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John 15:18-25,18 “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. 19 If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. 20 Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours. 21 But all these things they will do to you on account of my name, because they do not know him who sent me. 22 If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have been guilty of sin,[a] but now they have no excuse for their sin. 23 Whoever hates me hates my Father also. 24 If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin, but now they have seen and hated both me and my Father. 25 But the word that is written in their Law must be fulfilled: ‘They hated me without a cause.'We continue in our journey on this Thursday night, the longest Thursday night in history, and Jesus is preparing his men, and us, for the storm. As the cross approaches, the God-man speaks with new clarity and striking self-focus. Fourteen times in this passages Jesus says I, me, and my. These are not passing, incidental references; it's an emphasis.And the effect of this emphasis is to help us. This is love. We've seen how chapter 15 is like a battlefield speech. Jesus is getting his men ready for hell to break loose. And when the world's hatred shakes Jesus's disciples, the greatest danger isn't death. The greatest danger is falling away from Jesus.So, he gets us ready: stay with me, stay in the Vine, and bear fruit. Love each other, with an expansive love that longs to draw others in. And as you expand outward in love to be Jesus's instrument to bring others to him, and make room for others, be ready to encounter the world's hatred.The world's hate contrasts with Jesus's repeated summons to love (13:34–35; 15:12, 17). His disciples move toward the world in love and find themselves met with hatred. And notably absent is any sense of responding in kind. The implication is, keep loving even as your efforts to love are met with hatred.Why would the world hate Christians?Which raises the question, for Jesus's disciples and for us: Why would the world hate Christians?You might feel this very personally: Why would I be hated? I'm a Minnesotan. I'm nice. I don't want to upset people. I want them to be happy, and I've found in Jesus the great Treasure. I want others to know Jesus. Jesus is love, and teaches love. Why would someone hate me for that?It's an important question. And Jesus wants us to know why, and he wants us to know how to handle it. That's our focus this morning: Why would the world hate Christians, and what are we to do about it?We'll begin with the why, which is both simple, and has some layers to it. And we'll end with Jesus's two directives about how to handle it.The World Hates JesusAt one level, Jesus's answer is simple: the world hates you because the world hates me. Jesus is the focus. The followers of Jesus are hated because they are followers of Jesus. And the world hates Jesus. Listen again how Jesus is the focus of verses 18–21, with it all culminating at “on account of my name”:If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you…. 20 Remember the word that I said to you [in 13:16]: ‘A servant is not greater than his master [that is, Lord].' If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours. 21 But all these things [hate you, persecute you, disregard your word] they will do to you on account of my name…“On account of my name” means because of me and what they think about me. They are mistaken, in some sense, as we'll see. But they know some true things about him, and what they know they don't like. Actually, they hate. It may often come out as dislike or indifference, but deep in the soul, it is hatred. (Their speech may be smooth as butter, yet war is in their heart, Psalm 55:21).So, Jesus says, the world hates you because it hates me. That's his simple answer and focus.Why Does the World Hate Jesus?But there's another layer. You can also ask, Why does the world hate Jesus? Verses 22 and 24:If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have been guilty of sin, but now they have no excuse for their sin…. 24 If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin, but now they have seen and hated both me and my Father.The world hates Jesus because he, in a new way, exposes the sinfulness of their sin.Now, we need to say more about “world.” What does “world” mean here? This is not the world of Genesis 1–2, the world created by God and untainted by sin. This is the world of Genesis 3 and since, the world under the power of sin (“the created moral order in active rebellion against God,” Carson). This “world in rebellion” is the world in view in John 3:16: “God loved the world” — the world of sinners, set in opposition to God, loving sin, not loving him —God loved this hellbent, rebellious world in this way: “he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” That's love. And God's love in giving his Son is all the more stunning because the world he loved was the world dead set against him.That's the world in our passage: the world in love with sin, the world that hates God. No wonder such a world would hate Jesus. Jesus is God incarnate. He comes as the light, shining in the darkness. And in the light of his words and his works, the true nature of sin is exposed. The sin was there before he came, when the Light himself comes, then sin is exposed like never before, and seen to be what it is: an assault on God himself. There were lights for the exposing of sin before Jesus came: the light of nature, the light of Moses and the prophets. But the coming of Christ, the true light, so surpasses the previous lights, that his coming ushers in a whole new day. Yes, there was some light before, but the light of Christ is so strong, so pure, so bright, it's as if the previous lights hardly shone. Like twinkling stars at night compared the sun when day comes. And when Jesus comes, the sinfulness of sin becomes apparent: sin is rebellion against God. Hatred of God. Preferring of other things to God is cosmic treason. Longing for and loving created things over the Creator himself is treason.And remember, it's Thursday night. There will be no more outrageous display of the sinfulness of sin than when sinners conspire to put God himself to death the next day. The cross is the ultimate exposé of human sin: sin is an attack on God.So, why does the world hate Jesus? Because he exposes the true nature of sin, and takes away excuses for sin. That's one layer.No Longer “of the World”But Jesus gives us another layer in verse 19, for why the world hates Christians:If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.Jesus has talked before about choosing his disciples (John 6:70; 13:18), and as recently as verse 15:“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide…”It's not that the disciples first chose Jesus; he chose them. They were once of the world. They were born in rebellion against God. They loved darkness rather than light. Yet, Jesus took the decisive step to pluck them out from the world, and make them his own.But the sinful world, in rebellion against God, loves its own who love sin, not God, and affirm sin and celebrate sin. But when Jesus plucks his disciples out from the world, the world doesn't like that. The world hates that. And I know many in this room have experienced that hatred very personally.Jesus chose you. He opened your eyes. You came to faith in him and began to follow him — and your old friends or your family didn't like it. Maybe they kept up a veneer of Minnesota nice, and you didn't sense any deep hatred, but Jesus is telling us here what was, what is, going on: the world in its sin, with guilt-ridden conscience, desperately craves the affirmation of its sin, and fears the exposure of the sinfulness of its sin — and it hates when its fellows in darkness see the Light.This hatred can be stirred when we're plucked out, or when we refuse go back in, as 1 Peter 4:3–4 says,the time that is past [now that the Light has come] suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry. 4 With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you [speak evil of you, say things that make you look bad].Yet, what's the posture of our hearts to be like in moments like this, when the veneer comes off, and hatred begins to seep out? We don't hate them in return. But we remember we were there, but for the grace of God. We were “of the world,” but Jesus drew us out. So, we have the spirit of Titus 3, which calls us…to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. 3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. 4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us… (Titus 3:1–5)The World Does Not Know the FatherWhich brings us to one last layer, the bottom layer, for why the world hates Jesus. Now, we pick up the final pieces:The end of verse 21: “because they do not know him who sent me.”Verse 23: “Whoever hates me hates my Father also.”End of verse 24: “now they have seen and hated both me and my Father.”The world's love for sin, and hatred of Jesus, shows that they do not know the Father.This is true of all who do not know Jesus: they do not know God. There are no “good people” who are honestly mistaken about God and not culpable in their sin. They may hide their hatred of the Father well (with speech smooth as butter), but if they are not in Jesus, they do not know God; and they will be “gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned” (John 15:6).This is an exclusivist bottom layer. You know that term “exclusivist”? It means, as Jesus says here, he is the exclusive way to God. There aren't other ways around him or apart from him. Jesus is the Word, the revelation, of the one God who made this world, and over and against whom the world stands in its sin. Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Jews who reject Jesus as Messiah do not find other paths to God. Jesus is the one way, the one God provided, and all who reject Jesus reject the only God. So, in Jesus's words in verse 23 is a condemnation of all world religions, including secularism, except for the one Jesus brings.Which lands on the world as profoundly offensive. And lands on Jesus's people, who know themselves sinners and undeserving, as the best news in the world: you mean there's a way! In my sin, in my guilt, in my weakness, there's a way!So, we have the focus of the world's hate and the layers. The world of darkness hates Christians because it hates Jesus, the light. And it hates Jesus because he exposes the sinfulness of sin. And it hates his people because Jesus chose them out of the world. And at bottom, the world hates Jesus, and his people, because the world does not know the Father.So, what do we do about it? Jesus clearly means for verses 18–25 to have an emotional effect on us. There are six ifs in this section, which makes it read almost like poetry, with a rhetorical effect. Jesus wants us to be ready for the world's hate, and stay with him and love one another — and keep endeavoring to expand the circle of our love.In these verses are two imperatives, two commands, that lead us to what Jesus wants us to do about the world's hate. So, he's told us the why, with its focus and layers. Now what to do: he wants us to know in verse 18, and to remember in verse 20. So, know what? Remember what?1. Know this: the world hated Jesus first.What's that do? It helps us get ready. The world hated Jesus, so much so it put him to death; and we're his, we're with him. We should expect the world's hate, know it's coming, and not be surprised by it.The effect of the if in verse 18 is far more like a when: When the world hates you, and it does. The end of verse 19 says, “the world hates you.” Verse 20: they will persecute you. So, 1 John 3:13 says, “Do not be surprised, brothers, that the world hates you.” That's what Jesus is doing here: keeping us from getting caught off guard. Like 1 Peter 4:12:Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you…And to help us in John 15, verse 25, Jesus draws in a line from Psalm 69: “they hated me without cause.” Psalm 69 is King David, “a righteous sufferer who is zealous for God but is persecuted by God's enemies for no good reason” (ESVSB). This is true of Jesus. And it will be true of us who are his.And critical to the pattern of Psalm 69 being true about Jesus, and being true about us, is that we don't give the haters any good reason.Twin dangers face us once we learn that the world, at bottom, hates Jesus, and hates us: we could try to avoid their hate or provoke it. As thoughtful members of a society, it's easy to figure out the fault lines between Jesus and the world — and we can easily avoid them or easily provoke them. Knowing that the world's hate is coming doesn't mean we seek to dodge it, nor that we try to prompt it. It's there, and it's coming; don't let the world's hatred steal the agenda one way or another.There's a vast difference between expecting it and trying to excite it. I expect the government to want more of my money, but I don't try to excite it. And there's a world of difference between the holy, Christlike expectation of the world's hate, and unholy, un-Christian attempts to excite the world's hate. Cities Church, we wanna be the right kinda hated. We are hated, and will be hated, and we want it to be for the reasons they hate Jesus, not because we're fools on Jesus's terms just as much as the world's.Contagious zeal for Jesus that accumulates detractors on account of him is one thing. Learning how to enrage people and garnish it with Jesus's name is another. And worse yet is falling away from Jesus because of his haters.So, know this: the world hated him first. We expect the world to hate us too. And we're pleasantly surprised and don't try to sabotage it, when the hatred ebbs at times.2. Remember this: Jesus is great.I love verse 20: Jesus says, “Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.'” Which is not mainly about the lowliness of the servant, but about the greatness of Jesus.Don't miss this: Jesus is great. Remember this, he says: your Lord is great. Which may sound simple but is powerful.In 1856, Charles Spurgeon was preaching to more than 10,000 people in a packed-out hall when agitators interrupted the service by yelling fire. A stampede ensued, and seven were trampled to death; thirty were seriously injured. In the horror of it all, Spurgeon suffered a severe emotional breakdown, and the event left a mark on him the rest of his life. He faced critics, (haters) and went into depression over it. Years later he testified,I was pressed beyond measure and out of bounds with an enormous weight of misery. The tumult, the panic, the deaths, were day and night before me, and made life a burden.How did God rescue him? He says, From that [nightmare] I was awakened in a moment by the gracious application to my soul of the text, “Him hath God the Father exalted” (“God has highly exalted him,” Philippians 2:9). The fact that Jesus is still great, let his servants suffer as they may, piloted me back to calm reason and peace. (Lectures to My Students, 162 [1954])There it is: “Jesus is still great.” Seven are dead, thirty seriously injured. But Jesus is still great. When the storm comes, look for the greatness of Jesus.When for his sake, you sense their hate,Remember that your Lord is great.And part of that greatness is that you get to be with him. What holds John 15 together is that you're with him, on his side. Hated with him means loved by him! And united to him! You're with Jesus! Enjoy him.Cross of Hate and LoveIt's heavy to spend a whole sermon dwelling on the world's hate for Jesus, and for us. But then we come to this Table. The cross is a demonstration of the world's hate. Sinners conspired together to put God to death. And the cross is the ultimate demonstration of love. “God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).

“To prefer nothing whatever to Christ.” St. Benedict calls us to concrete charity that remains present to real need. The post BW10 – Preferring Nothing to Christ – The Rule of St. Benedict for Daily Life with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

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(Mark 12:28-34) We often think of "love" as a feeling, but what if it is actually a series of choices? In Mark 12, Jesus gives us the greatest commandment: to love God with everything we have. But practically, this means preferring Him. It means preferring His presence, preferring His ways, and preferring His will over our own. Join us as we explore what it looks like to live a life that consistently prefers God above all else.

Scott Winship analyzes 50 years of US median earnings, preferring the MACPI to accurately adjust for cost of living. He finds that the middle class is better off: women's earnings are up 120%, and men's are up 40–50%. Winship disputes populist theories that income inequality or the China shock are the main villains, noting that the worst period for young men was 1973–1989, predating those factors. Guest: Scott Winship.1/2

Would you rather a text or Phone call? Experts sayAI says:Preferring texting over phone calls is not inherently selfish or one-sided; rather, it often reflects personal communication styles, emotional needs, and respect for boundaries. Many people choose texting because it offers cognitive control, allows time to think and compose responses, and reduces the social pressure and emotional intensity of live conversations. This preference can signal careful self-presentation and a desire to avoid awkwardness, rather than a lack of consideration for others. In fact, texting can be a polite way to respect others' time by avoiding unplanned interruptions, as phone calls demand immediate attention and can feel intrusive.However, some people may perceive this preference as one-sided if it consistently replaces more direct, intimate forms of communication like calls, which can foster closer bonds through voice and emotional cues. The key is in balancing communication preferences and being mindful of the relationship context. Open communication about why one prefers texting and setting clear boundaries can prevent misunderstandings or feelings of selfishness. Texting is often a thoughtful, self-aware choice rather than a selfish one. It becomes problematic only if one party's needs for closeness or clearer communication are persistently ignored.What do you say?

In this episode of the Masters Swimming Podcast, mother and daughter duo, Heidi and Vivien Bell-West, share their experiences along with their family legacy connected to Captain Matthew Webb, the first person to swim the English Channel. Preferring to sprint rather than swim long distances, Heidi has won global medals and set new national records this year in the 55-59 category. Vivien, a mum of nine children, relies on 80 years' experience of participation and coaching, and regular gardening, to keep her speed up. This delightful conversation also covers early years swimming in Jamacia, being a swim-mad family and training in Australia for several months of the year. Heidi and Vivien will compete together at the National Short Course Championships and offer valuable advice for those considering entering the world of masters swimming. Presented by Helen Gorman. Visit Allen's of Kingsbury to update your swimsuits and gear: https://www.allensswimwear.co.uk Use discount code MastersPod for 10% discount – code valid until 14/11/25 on full priced items.

British metal outfit Conjurer have continued to defy expectations since the release of their debut album, Mire, in 2018. Essentially an experimental metal band, Conjurer has drawn on elements of sludge, death, doom and post metal, never once allowing themselves to be defined by any one sound or genre.While award nominations and accolades accumulated with each piece of new music, Conjurer retained their one simple mission: to make heavy music and have fun while doing so. Preferring to use their spotlight to showcase technicality and musicality rather than concentrating on politics or opinions, Conjurer have always lived in the moment and embraced everything that came their way.Their upcoming third album Unself (October 24, Nuclear Blast Records) sees Conjurer once more expanding their sonic palate, but this time the whole album is grounded by a common theme or thread that sees the band producing their most personal album to date. Unself is a more intense, more personal voyage of discovery unfurling for vocalist/guitarist Dani Nightingale, who was diagnosed with autism at age 31. With that prognosis, Conjurer's long-held view of self and perception of their place in the world began to unravel. Unself documents much of the piecing back together around the diagnosis, alongside the realisation that they were non-binary.With the release date looming large, HEAVY took the time to chat with guitarist/vocalist Brady Deeprose to dive deeper. We start by asking if the band are feeling confident about the reaction for the new album."I think it's funny because with all of our previous releases, we've not really cared about the reception," he smiled. "It has been a very specific point that we make this music for the four of us. We put it out there, and if people like it, that is wonderful. And if they don't, then that's also fine. We can't control that. However, on this album, I feel like we've put so much more of ourselves into it than ever before. It feels so much more personal and so much more emotionally vulnerable, that while, yes, if people don't like it, that's not something I can control, but I do really hope that people connect with it in the way that I have. I love this album, it really means a lot to me, and I hope that it kind of scratches that itch for at least some of the people that listen to it."In the full interview, Brady talks more about Unself, highlighting its departure from previous works and a focus on emotional vulnerability and personal investment. He described the recording process as collaborative and low-pressure, contrasting it with the challenges faced during their last album, Pathos. Brady explained how the band aims for a more organic sound on Unself, with tracks that defy traditional genre boundaries, reflecting their artistic evolution.We spoke about the opening tune, Unself, and why it was chosen as first cab off the rank, as well as the closing track, The World Is Not My Home, which is an adaptation of a century-old gospel song, and the thought process behind both. Last year's Australian tour was brought up, along with whispers about a return visit next year and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

In the years following Stalin's death in 1953, a new phenomenon emerged within the Soviet Union: so-called 'dissidents'. Preferring to think of themselves as 'rights defenders', these individuals advocated a form of 'civil obedience' – a demand that the state abide by its own constitution and the basic rights and freedoms it promised on paper. Historian Benjamin Nathans speaks to Danny Bird about his Cundill Prize-nominated book To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause, which examines this extraordinary movement. To find out more about the Cundill History Prize, go to https://www.cundillprize.com/ (Ad) Benjamin Nathans is the author of To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause: The Many Lives of the Soviet Dissident Movement (Princeton University Press, 2024). Buy it now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Success-Our-Hopeless-Cause-Dissident-ebook/dp/B0CW1FHMSQ/?tag=bbchistory045-21&ascsubtag=historyextra-social-histboty. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Podcast of Southwest Bible Fellowship in Tempe, Arizona. WHO ARE WE? • We are a group of people who are committed to living the grace life as set forth by the apostle of the Gentiles, the Apostle Paul. • We come together to study our Bibles, and yes, we believe we have God's perfect Word in the King James Bible. It and it alone is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice! • We do not come together and study our Bibles for the intent of being smarter than others. We understand that knowledge for the sake of knowledge is purely vain and serves no Godly purpose. • We do come together and study our Bibles for the intent of knowing our Lord Jesus Christ and the power of His resurrection. (Philippians 3:10) • We do come together and study our Bibles to understand that we have been crucified with Christ; nevertheless we live; yet not us, but Christ liveth in us: and the life which we now live in the flesh, we live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved us and gave himself for us. (Galatians 2:20) • We do come together and study our Bibles to understand that because Jesus Christ shed His blood for us and we should not live for ourselves but for Him, who died for us and rose again. (2 Cor. 5:15) • We do not claim to have attained to these lofty goals, but we press toward the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14) You can donate to this ministry through www.butnow.org and the PayPal button on the homepage.

In this Tough Girl Podcast EXTRA episode we catch up with adventurer and outdoor writer Nicola Hardy—also known for becoming Munroist #6,765 after summiting all 282 of Scotland's Munros. Nicola left behind a decade-long career in IT to pursue a life filled with mountains, maps, and meaningful adventure. Since our first conversation in March 2022, Nicola has continued to embrace the outdoor life with passion—working part-time to support her adventures and dedicating the rest of her week to exploring the hills and trails she loves. In this episode, Nicola shares what she's been up to over the last few years, including writing her first guidebook: Peak Bagging Munros: Volume 1. We talk about the process of creating the book, linking routes efficiently across the Highlands, and her experiences hiking internationally—from Switzerland's Alpine Passes Trail to her first solo trip abroad on the Coronallacs route in Andorra. Nicola is honest about the practicalities of outdoor life—from parking anxiety and budget travel to the importance of finding community in the outdoors. With future dreams like hiking New Zealand's Te Araroa Trail, her journey is far from over. If you're passionate about mountains, guidebooks, or building a life around what you love—this episode is for you. TGP March 31st 2022 -  Nicola Hardy - Adventurer and outdoor writer -Climbing all 282 of Scotland's Munros   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x Show notes Who is Nicola  Living in Cockermouth, Cumbria Being a peak bagger and long distance walker Preferring land over the water Writing a peak bagging guidebook  Previously speaking with Nicola in March 31st 2022  What we chatting about on the first Tough Girl Podcast episode  Catching up with what's been happening since 2022 Ending up here after doing the things that filled her life with joy Trying to fill her time with as much adventure as possible  Finding the balance of adventuring while also bringing in money as well Working 2 days a week part time (flipping the standard working week, upside down) and having 5 days off Getting to the start of challenges using public transport Parking anxiety and how it can introduce negative thinking before an adventure  Peak Bagging Munro's - the book and how it came about  Sir Hugh Munro Munro Bagging and what it is  64 routes which are designed to link up these iconic mountains  Adventure Books by Vertebrate Publishing  What makes this guide book different  Including good maps, and efficient routes linking Munros together  Separating into 10 highland hubs A walker, a trekker, a fast packer and a runner  Rest day suggestions  The gathering of the information  Building spreadsheets Following your passion and working on the guidebook  Volume 1 of 2 Who the book is for Heading to Switzerland and hiking the Alpine Passes Trail  Camping 20 nights out of 31 Being mountain fit Park runs  Doing her first solo trip abroad Hiking The Coronallacs  Being able to switch off and spend time in nature Wanting to go on more solo walks The South West Coast Path  Future plans and dreams to hike the Te Araroa Trail, New Zealand  Zoleo  How to connect with Nic Trying to keep the website updated Final words of advice  Getting out there and finding your community  Try lots of things in the outdoor space Find what you love and dive in headfirst, you never know where it might lead   Social Media Link for listeners to purchase the book - https://bit.ly/3REAjVU Website - adventurernic.com Facebook - @adventurer.nic.official  Instagram - @adventurer.nic   

  On the show today, our guest is Nathan Poirier who returned to continue our discussion about veganarchism. We talked about some of the ideas raised in Nathan's solo book and the edited books, and also highlighted some ideas that are often not examined. Our first conversation about veganarchism aired in a previous show which is available here: https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies/episode/veganarchism-against-all-oppression-everywhere-all-time-nathan-poirier Note: in the third section of the podcast, we left it unedited and we talk about various topics such as intersectionality, that critical animal studies is not so radical anymore (probably need a  whole show to cover this), abolition, Angela Davis and more. We decided to leave in our chat unedited as a more representative overview of the conversation.    Nathan's bio:   Nathan Poirier is an independent scholar-activist who has edited or authored books that span topics like critical animal studies, veganarchism, non/human coexistence, and a forthcoming two-volume A6 set on black anarchism. Nathan is an ambassador for the Office of Empowerment (essential the DEI organization) at Lansing Community College where Nathan is a full time math tutor. Nathan enjoys bringing people and causes together so that individuals can constructively challenge each other socially and intellectually to create a better world for all. It is Nathan's continuous goal to push their own boundaries as well as others' in terms of how critical, radical thought relates to everyday life. Preferring to be somewhat of an intellectual  "jack of all trades", Nathan does not consider themselves an expert in anything and primarily hops between topics of intellectual inquiry (and back again) trying to learn a bit of everything. This orientation fits in with and helped lead to their theorizing veganism and anarchism as the same thing - and together as a theory of everything.     Links:     Books:   Veganarchism: Against All Oppression, Everywhere, All the time by Nathan Poirier (2025) https://www.activedistributionshop.org/product/vegananarchism-a6/    Veganarchism: Making Veganism and Anarchism Dangerous Again (edited by Will Boisseau and Nathan Poirier, 2024) https://www.activedistributionshop.org/product/vegananarchism/    Active Distribution has been around since the 1980s, as a DIY and voluntary project to support our scenes. Run by Jon for over thirty years, he's now stepped back to focus on Active Distribution Publishing, and a crew based in Bristol have been running the distro side of things. Still keeping things priced as low as possible, distributing a wide range of ‘all things anarchist' and maintaining a DIY and not for profit ethic. You can also find the books via PM Press:  The PM Press US links are below.:  Veganarchism: Against All Oppression, Everywhere, All the Time: https://pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1851  Veganarchism: Making veganism and Anarchism Dangerous Again: https://pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1850     PM Press is an independent, radical publisher of critically necessary books for our tumultuous times. Our aim is to deliver bold political ideas and vital stories to all walks of life and arm the dreamers to demand the impossible. Founded in 2007 by a small group of people with decades of publishing, media, and organizing experience, we have sold millions of copies of our books, most often one at a time, face to face. We're old enough to know what we're doing and young enough to know what's at stake. Join us to create a better world.   Books we mentioned in the last section of our discussion:  Racism as Zoological Witchcraft: A Guide to Getting Out by Aph Ko (2019) https://lanternpm.org/book/racism-as-zoological-witchcraft/  Expanding the Critical Animal Studies Imagination: Essays in Solidarty and Total Liberation by Nathan Poirier (Volume editor), Sarah Tomasello (Volume editors), Amber E. George (Volume editor) (2024) https://www.peterlang.com/document/1298884  Building Multispecies Resistance Against Exploitation: Stories from the Frontlines of Labor and Animal Rights by Zane McNeill (2024) https://www.peterlang.com/document/1359054 Some links of interest:Are you an anarchist? The answer may surprise you!https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/david-graeber-are-you-an-anarchist-the-answer-may-surprise-you Christoper Sebastian on exploring radical veganism https://strivingwithsystems.com/2017/05/15/exploring-radical-veganism/  Traumatized and Thriving on Instagram - resource on Decolonize Your Life for Beginners https://www.instagram.com/traumatized_thriving/?hl=en       Music we played on the show:Everlast - The Culling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqzr2f1cZv4Bob Dylan - Masters of War https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEmI_FT4YHUBob Dylan - With God on our Side  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y2FuDY6Q4M.       Please note that for copyright reasons we cannot include the songs played on the show in the podcast. Our guests' songs have been added to the Freedom of Species Spotify playlist where possible here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3TJQujKYjGFoFP6LhBbaTS?si=bfcb55c3f763...(link is external)    Thank you for listening. Please contact us with any feedback on our shows at freedomofspecies@gmail.com   

    Our guest on today's show is Nathan Poirier and we discuss veganarchism.    Nathan Poirier is an independent scholar-activist who has edited or authored books that span topics like critical animal studies, veganarchism, non/human coexistence, and a forthcoming two-volume A6 set on black anarchism. Nathan is an ambassador for the Office of Empowerment (essentially the DEI organization) at Lansing Community College where Nathan is a full time math tutor. Nathan enjoys bringing people and causes together so that individuals can constructively challenge each other socially and intellectually to create a better world for all. It is Nathan's continuous goal to push their own boundaries as well as others' in terms of how critical, radical thought relates to everyday life. Preferring to be somewhat of an intellectual "jack of all trades", Nathan does not consider themselves an expert in anything and primarily hops between topics of intellectual inquiry (and back again) trying to learn a little bit of everything. This orientation fits in with and helped lead to their theorizing veganism and anarchism as the same thing - and together as a theory of everything.    Links:   Veganarchism: Against All Oppression, Everywhere, All The Time by Nathan Poirier https://www.activedistributionshop.org/product/vegananarchism-a6/  Veganarchism: Making Veganism and Anarchism Dangerous Again edited by Will Boisseau and Nathan Poirier https://www.activedistributionshop.org/product/vegananarchism/    Animal Liberation and Social Revolution by Brian Dominick https://www.activedistributionshop.org/product/animal-liberation-and-social-revolution/  Radical Companionship: Rejecting Pethood and Embracing our Multispecies World by Aiyana Goodfellow https://www.activedistributionshop.org/product/radical-companionship-a6/  Innocence and Corruption: an Abolitionist Understanding of Youth Oppression by Aiyana Goodfellow https://www.activedistributionshop.org/product/innocence-and-corruption/  All of these great books can be ordered via Active Distribution UK https://www.activedistributionshop.org/  The artist for Veganarchism: Making Veganism and Anarchism Dangerous Again is Baba Yaga, on instagram @chooktoedhut The artist for Veganarchism: Against All Oppression, Everywhere, All the Time, is Brett Colley, and their personal website: https://brettcolley.com/home.html  The music we played was by Everlast:   Stone in my Hand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uihjXLIBO4   KIll the Emperor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS9KDu0s3Xw   Letters Home from the Garden of Stone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNg8CEeXAFA       Please note that for copyright reasons we cannot include the songs played on the show in the podcast. Our guests' songs have been added to the Freedom of Species Spotify playlist where possible here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3TJQujKYjGFoFP6LhBbaTS?si=bfcb55c3f763...(link is external)  3CR is unique and so are our listeners. We created our mission to fight against the commercial homogenisation of the radio waves almost 50 years ago and our listeners share our values of independence, integrity and individuality. Thanks for helping the Freedom of Species team reach their 2025 Radiothon goal of $1,500. 3CR is still a way off the required $275,000 needed to keep the station going. If you'd like to contribute to help keep 3CR on the air, please donate at https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/freedomofspecies    Thank you for listening. Please contact us with any feedback on our shows at freedomofspecies@gmail.com   3CR - Your Station, Your Voice

Alex Swatridge is the kind of creative you wish you could just sit down and brainstorm with. In this episode, host Graham Sturt talks to Alex about co-founding DutchScot, her London-based design agency that's making waves with bold, award-winning work. Preferring to gain inspiration from physical books and museum visits instead of scrolling, Alex shares her approach to design and how she stays true to her ideas while avoiding trends. Plus, hear Alex's thoughts on AI in design and how DutchScot keeps their work collaborative and human-centered. Whether you're a designer or just curious about the creative process, this episode is full of insights that'll leave you inspired to step away from your screen and find meaning in the physical world. You can find blog posts for this and all our past episodes at monotype.com/podcast Check out DutchScot's work at dutch.scot

◇ Graf has a reply to our discussion of horror games, Mike from New York State shares why he prefers online play, From the Archive 2018: Ed from Minnesota, now in Florida, wants to talk about religions in games | Hosts: Kimi, Rose, Vyrrk, & Clara ◇ 00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary | 01:31 - Announcements: The next Game Daze is March 29th! It's free and everyone is welcome to join us at happyjacks.org/discord. 02:41 - Indie Designer of the Month: Jean Luc Lariviere-Lacombe You can find his work on thedungeonskey.com or DriveThruRPG | 05:52 - Graf has a reply to our discussion of horror games | 32:59 - Mike from New York State shares why he prefers online play 57:37 - From the Archive 2018: Ed from Minnesota, now in Florida, wants to talk about religions in games | 01:37:58 - Episode Closing | 01:42:51 - Music | ◇ Email happyjacksrpg@gmail.com to send in your own topic or question for the show! ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇ Twitch ◇ Twitter ◇ Instagram ◇ Facebook ◇ Discord or find all our podcast feeds on your favorite Podcast platform! happyjacksrpg.carrd.co ◇ Subscribe to our Actual Play Feed! We have a backlog of campaigns in over 20 RPG systems and new games running all the time. ◇ Become a Patreon! All the money goes into maintaining and improving the quality of our shows. patreon.com/happyjacksrpg Ⓒ2024 Happy Jacks RPG Network www.happyjacks.org

◇ Graf has a reply to our discussion of horror games, Mike from New York State shares why he prefers online play, From the Archive 2018: Ed from Minnesota, now in Florida, wants to talk about religions in games | Hosts: Kimi, Rose, Vyrrk, & Clara ◇ 00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary | 01:31 - Announcements: The next Game Daze is March 29th! It's free and everyone is welcome to join us at happyjacks.org/discord. 02:41 - Indie Designer of the Month: Jean Luc Lariviere-Lacombe You can find his work on thedungeonskey.com or DriveThruRPG | 05:52 - Graf has a reply to our discussion of horror games | 32:59 - Mike from New York State shares why he prefers online play 57:37 - From the Archive 2018: Ed from Minnesota, now in Florida, wants to talk about religions in games | 01:37:58 - Episode Closing | 01:42:51 - Music | ◇ Email happyjacksrpg@gmail.com to send in your own topic or question for the show! ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇ Twitch ◇ Twitter ◇ Instagram ◇ Facebook ◇ Discord or find all our podcast feeds on your favorite Podcast platform! happyjacksrpg.carrd.co ◇ Subscribe to our Actual Play Feed! We have a backlog of campaigns in over 20 RPG systems and new games running all the time. ◇ Become a Patreon! All the money goes into maintaining and improving the quality of our shows. patreon.com/happyjacksrpg Ⓒ2024 Happy Jacks RPG Network www.happyjacks.org

Today closes the Epistles of John Series with the book of 3rd John. Whom I love in the truth! Whom I love in Jesus Christ. Whom I love in the gospel. Whom I love in the Word of God. Love for the brethren and fellowship in the truth…how it blesses the heart of God Himself!John writes to a beloved brother whom he loves in the truth. He writes of the one who has a good testimony from all and from the truth itself. Here is an indication of whom to include in your fellowship. Preferring rather to speak face to face rather than writing a letter.Now here is Dr. Mitchell to close out our study in 3rd John.

Sahir Permall is an adventurer, writer, and senior leader in the third sector who is passionate about getting more women on bikes. As the head of a Glasgow-based cycling charity, she is dedicated to making cycling more accessible and empowering women to experience the freedom of two wheels.  In 2024, Sahir was named one of Cycling UK's 100 Women in Cycling after completing an epic solo ride from Glasgow to Istanbul, covering over 2,800 miles across 10 countries. In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, Sahir shares the story behind her journey—what inspired her to take on this incredible challenge, how she navigated different landscapes and cultures, and the lessons she learned along the way. She also talks about the power of adventure, the importance of setting a start date, and how she is planning the next stages of her journey along the Silk Road in 2025. Tune in to hear how Sahir transformed a dream into action and how she's using her experience to inspire other women to push their own boundaries.   Catch the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, dropping every Tuesday at 7 am UK time! Don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women.  Want to play a part in uplifting female representation in the media? Support the Tough Girl Podcast on Patreon! Your generosity helps shine a spotlight on female role models in the world of adventure and physical challenges. Join us in making a positive impact by visiting www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Thank you for your amazing support! *** Show notes Who is Sahir? Working for Women on Wheels  Her childhood and growing up Growing up in a Pakistani household Learning about her culture  Her first exposure to the outdoors Learning about the Duke of Edinburgh Award  Being supported and encouraged by her mum  Learning how to navigate and spend time in the outdoors  Learning how to ride a bike Using a bike at university Being more into hiking in her early 20s How cycling came about  Being inspired by Dervla Murphy  Book: Full Tilt - Ireland to India on a bike  Deciding to go on a cycle adventure Wanting to cycle across a continent Cycling from Glasgow to Istanbul  Wanting to find a meaningful end point Figuring out her different identities, Pakistani, British and Scottish  Talking about the challenge with friends  Moving from radical through to radical action  Wanting to be someone who does things and not just talks about them  Winning a grant from the Adventure Queens  Alastair Humphrey's Newsletter  Planning and preparation for the trip Preferring to have a short time to plan  Wanting to start on the 4th April 2024 Not needing everything to be perfect before starting  Getting fit whilst out on the adventure  Plotting the route Planning how to navigate with a Garmin  You need to be less prepared than you think Why the key thing is getting going  Starting with basic equipment and not buying new gear Sharing the journey on line to help inspire other women to go and do these challenges Starting the journey at 36, with 2 children, who isn't particularly fit or going to the gym on a regular basis  Spending time on reflecting on the journey Taking 6 weeks to fully settle into the nomadic mindset and 6 weeks to settle back into her normal everyday life Studying for her MBA exam with The Open University  Thinking in a different way while being on the road The challenges of writing her blog on a regular basis Magical moments on the road and feeling grateful for being on the journey  Gratitude, peace and joy Feeling more alive  Moments of connection with people Hosts from Warmshowers   The route through 10 countries  Making it a very personal route e.g. going through all the places in the UK, that she had lived in  EuroVelo routes  Feeling ready to stop and have a break in Istanbul  Trying to figure out what was going to be next Women on Wheels  Why it's more than just cycling Part 2 of 3 will happen in 2025 Part 3 of 3 will take place in 2026 Why it will be much more challenging this time with the mountains and the terrain Moving to gravel tyres Wanting to visit the old silk road cities  Starting in the middle of July 2025  Flying to the start point  How to follow along with sahib and join in with the journey  Words of advice to get you out their doing the things you want to do The power of setting a start date    Social Media Website sasaonthemove.com Instagram @sasaonthe_move   

Kiwi diners have mixed feelings on replacing human service with technology, with many preferring face-to-face interaction. Those 46 and older showed negativity towards QR code and app-based ordering, with half 18-to-35-year-olds neutral on the topic. Restaurant Association president Mike Egan says many diners prefer the tactile experience of using a menu they don't have to scroll through. He also explained there were other issues that could impact workers as well - as kitchens could be slammed if diners ordered during peak times. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, host Adam Bittner welcomes Ed Bouchette, former Steelers insider for the Post-Gazette and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, to react to the team's 2024 season and where it goes from here. Is Mike Tomlin closer to a messy exit like Chuck Noll? Or a Super Bowl-winning revival like Bill Cowher? How would Dan Rooney have handled the team's current playoff wins drought differently than son Art Rooney II as owner, if at all? And is Tomlin's long tenure more about loyalty? Or belief in doing business the way ownership would like to? Ed tackles those questions, then weighs in on roster issues. Why does he prefer Justin Fields over Russell Wilson or outside options at quarterback? What are his feelings about WR George Pickens and whether GM Omar Khan should explore trading him this offseason? Is it time to break up the defensive core of Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt and Minkah Fitzpatrick? And why does Ed like Joey Porter Jr. and Keeanu Benton as young players who can grow into bigger roles? Then our duo wraps the show with some Hall of Fame talk with a focus on Hines Ward and James Harrison.

Tina Kitsune is a content creator and gamer known for her engaging lifestyle, gaming content, and captivating visuals on Instagram and TikTok. She streams live on Twitch where she connects with her audience through interactive gaming sessions and chats, building a strong and loyal online community. www.instagram.com/tinaxkitsune www.instagram.com/tinastopia www.twitch.tv/tinastopia 0:00 - Introduction 0:59 - Meet Tina Kitsune 3:02 - Living in Vietnam 5:26 - Starting on Twitch 6:05 - First viral TikTok with 7M views 7:45 - Recognized in Australian clubs 9:24 - Preferring Vietnam over Australia 11:44 - Studying mathematics and engineering before streaming 14:07 - Why it's easier for women to succeed as content creators 15:18 - Earning through TikTok live gifts 18:50 - Interacting with OnlyFans subscribers 25:17 - Recharging after work 26:35 - Starting Twitch alongside OF 28:40 - How OF works 31:16 - Earning $750 for custom OF content 33:19 - Thoughts on the femdom community 35:38 - What subscribers get for $7 on OF 41:29 - Top OF spender contributing over $50k 43:11 - Earning $1,000 in a day on Twitch 43:58 - Editing Twitch clips independently 47:03 - Why she doesn't want kids 49:32 - Parents' views on her career 54:05 - Setting OF boundaries 55:02 - AI's future impact on adult content 59:03 - Does nudity generate more revenue on OF? 1:06:30 - Attraction levels toward men 1:09:17 - A top supporter pitching marriage 1:14:48 - Dating standards 1:18:02 - Sister's content on OF 1:26:02 - E-dates with Jasontheween 1:27:52 - Holiday OF packages 1:31:34 - Twitch streaming schedule 1:37:23 - Dating Jasontheween vs. an anonymous supporter 1:40:00 - Thoughts on Andrew Tate 1:41:23 - Confidence in "bagging a millionaire" 1:43:35 - Dedication to streaming despite income fluctuations 1:48:03 - Managing notifications 1:50:22 - Top subscribers' reactions to her e-dates 1:55:57 - Thoughts on OF agencies 2:03:08 - Preferring eating out over cooking 2:04:44 - Being mistaken for Vietnamese 2:11:24 - Japan trip with her sister 2:12:14 - Men most intimidated by her 2:14:48 - Six-month focus 2:21:23 - Personal goals 2:23:29 - Socializing preferences 2:27:08 - Clubbing for birthdays 2:33:12 - Preparing costumes for livestreaming 2:35:29 - Opening an international bank account 2:37:16 - Connect with Tina Kitsune 2:37:51 - Outro

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Bill Shannon • Romans 12:10 • Rom 12:10 (LSB) being devoted to one another in brotherly love, giving preference to one another in honor. • Anchored

Bill Shannon • Romans 12:10 • Rom 12:10 (LSB) being devoted to one another in brotherly love, giving preference to one another in honor.

Lobo rides into Superman's world on a heavy metal power chord and Clark Kent tells Lois the truth but she doesn't believe him on the latest episode of Superman TAS! Join us as we discuss...Become bigger anime fans and geeking out over the new Ken Burns daVinci documentary!Wondering if a Milky Way galactic empire is a few days away from announcing its presence to our backwoods planet!Preferring the Superman sci-fi space stories over the more terrestrial stuff!Come on, if Lobo can breath in space, Superman should be able to as well!The X-Men TAS Podcast just opened a SECRET reddit group, join by clicking here! We are also on Twitch sometimes… click here to go to our page and follow and subscribe so you can join in on all the mysterious fun to be had! Also, make sure to subscribe to our podcast via Buzzsprout or iTunes and tell all your friends about it! Follow Willie Simpson on Twitter and Threads and please join our Facebook Group! Last but not least, if you want to support the show, you can Buy Us a Coffee as well!

Larry Easto has over 40 years of experience in providing professional services as a lawyer, consultant, writer, trainer and coach. The heart of his work lies in experiential learning, the principles of which he applies to help clients develop and apply their own solutions to their issues and opportunities. Preferring to empower clients to meet and overcome their challenges over telling them what they should do, Larry endeavors to equip them with the right tools to make informed decisions. He has authored over 30 books, eBooks, and video courses since 1993, sharing practical strategies for professional and business growth. For more information, visit https://larryeasto.com.

In this new episode of Can I Offer You Some Feedback, Sara talks to an HR manager Jenn. They discuss feedback as a tool for personal improvement. Preferring to be the receiver of feedback, Jenn emphasizes the importance of timely and impactful feedback. She believes that creating a culture of feedback and modeling it at the highest levels is crucial. Listen to more episodes wherever you get your podcasts!

Larry Easto has over 40 years of experience in providing professional services as a lawyer, consultant, writer, trainer, and coach. The heart of his work lies in experiential learning, the principles he applies to help clients develop and apply their own solutions to their issues and opportunities. Preferring to empower clients to meet and overcome their challenges over telling them what they should do, Larry endeavors to equip them with the right tools to make informed decisions. He has authored over 30 books, eBooks, and video courses since 1993, sharing practical professional and business growth strategies. Larry's website: https://larryeasto.com/   SuccessGrid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successgridofficial/   Show notes: https://successgrid.net/sg228/   If you love this show, please leave a review. Go to https://ratethispodcast.com/successgrid  

The co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, quietly dispensed approximately $50 million in support of a group favoring Kamala Harris, despite withholding any public endorsement for the Vice President, as per some sources. Future Forward USA Action, the entity on the receiving end of Gates' munificence, asserts that the technocrat's patronage was meant to remain confidential. It is suggested that Gates harbored anxiety over the possibility of Trump winning over Harris in the November race. When probed for comments on his financial backing, Gates preferred to elucidatively express: 'I back those candidates who manifest a palpable dedication towards enhancing healthcare scenarios, allaying poverty levels, and combating climate change, domestically and globally.' Preferring not to delve head-on into the specifics of the donation, Gates emphasized his sustained practice of collaborating with leaders spanning the political gamut. However, he didn't refrain from underscoring the distinctive importance of the current election for the Americans, as well as the world's most susceptible populations. Full article: https://realnewsnow.com/bill-gates-donates-50-million-in-support-of-group-backing-harris/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How serious are they about illegal immigration. Why did they put ‘all men are created equal' in the constitution? The nature of man doesn't change. The elites despise the idea that they cant rule like kings and queens. Their highest enemy is you. You are in their way of ruling the way they want to. Preferring the companies of aliens to citizens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special podcast episode, we explore the ins and outs of buying and growing online businesses. Jaryd Krause is joined by Alex Prokofjev, a seasoned expert with over 15 years of experience in investment banking and corporate development. Alex has been instrumental in originating and executing hundreds of transactions involving mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and strategic partnerships. As the former CFO of Three Colts, Alex played a key role in scaling the company from $7 million to $60 million in annual revenue. Now, he co-founded Roll Up Europe with his brother, where they are making significant strides in the M&A space. Expect to gain a wealth of knowledge from Alex's insights on raising capital, building a holding company, and strategically acquiring multiple businesses over time. The episode also covers Alex's personal journey, including his transition from software and SaaS acquisitions to advising others on building successful holdcos. This conversation is packed with valuable strategies for anyone interested in online business acquisitions, whether a seasoned investor or a newcomer to the field.   Episode Highlights 02:11 Alex's journey into SaaS acquisition 07:50 Scaling the business 15:00 How to finance acquisitions? 24:40 Building a Hold Co. 28:00 Alex's learnings as an aggregator Key Takeaways ➥ Targeting businesses with $2-10 million in revenue was crucial for balancing acquisition risk and attracting private equity interest. Preferring asset purchases over share purchases helped mitigate risks associated with litigation and other liabilities. ➥ Founders of businesses in the sub-$5 million revenue range often view their companies as lifestyle businesses, focusing on profitability and stability rather than aggressive growth. ➥ Using SPVs for each acquisition and having thorough documentation helps in securing necessary financing, ensuring due diligence and transparency for lenders. About The Guest Alex Prokofjev has a 15 year career in investment banking and corporate developments - both as an adviser and a principal. Originating and executing several hundred transactions spanning M&A; capital raising; and strategic partnerships.He now is the CFO of Threecolts and Co-Founder of Rollupeurope.com with his brother.      Connect with Alex Prokofjev   ➥ rollupeurope.com  Resource Links ➥ Sell your business to us here - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/sell-your-business/ ➥ Buying Online Businesses Website - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com ➥ Download the Due Diligence Framework - https://buyingonlinebusinesses.com/freeresources/ ➥ Cloud Ways (Website Hosting) - https://bit.ly/40tjyjG ➥ SEM Rush (SEO tool) - https://bit.ly/3lINGaV ➥ Convert Kit (Email Software Provider) - https://bit.ly/3o10Xgx

Mikes Mears chats with Steve Reiter, a long-awaited guest on the show for three years. Mike, who has quite the journey from a political campaign to faith engagement at the Republican National Committee. Mike is smoking a nica rustica cigar, and despite not being a cigar aficionado, he brings a wealth of experience and intriguing stories to share. From growing up in a faith-filled Roman Catholic home to a career in politics and his unique spiritual journey, Mike's perspective on faith, politics, and the intricacies of life is sure to captivate you. So sit back, light up your favorite cigar, and join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation.  Outline:  (00:04) Nuns predicted future, led to religious journey. (08:49) Stephanie's different upbringing caused family tension. (11:45) Helped friend get elected; aided in campaigns. (18:46) Ignored phone calls, National Right to Work Committee. (23:20) Reluctant conservative liaison for Republican National Committee. (29:53) Promotion, politics, and gender rule confusion. (35:31) Pro-life community lacks agreement, needs discipleship. (38:04) Security personnel's quick thinking prevents tragedy. (46:43) Preferring mixed whiskey drinks, especially with Coke. (52:07) Supporting the Orange County and Los Angeles teams. (58:23) Seeking wisdom, finding God in unusual places. (59:58) Considering moving to be close to politics. About the Guest:  Mike Mears was raised with the belief that he was destined to either become a priest or president of the United States. At the age of 17, he began to take his faith more seriously after being introduced to Jesus Christ through a campus ministry called Campus Life. This pivotal moment led to a commitment to his faith and a lifelong journey with Christianity.

Ruth Schimel, 84, has original ways to make the most of life's possibilities. An author of over 70 published articles and seven books, she was previously a diplomat/foreign service officer at the Department of State. She has also taught at four universities. With her mother, Ruth created the Schimel Lode to promote collaboration and innovation in the DC area.In her 40's, Ruth designed an inside-out approach to career and life management that transcended narrow labeling of her clients. Preferring to honor their complexity using adventure and good judgment, she continues to provide the tools and experiences to help clients access and keep developing their true selves independently. As a child, Ruth and her family were isolated by a flood for four days. She learned first-hand the power of uncontrolled water. That experience makes her involvement with efforts to mitigate climate change reality based. Finding ways to transcend isolation during the pandemic, Ruth and her long-time friend and colleague, Shari, developed a process for using art to generate engaging conversation, deeper relationships and visual intelligence. Their mashups of juxtaposed paintings with poetry became recordings to share online to benefit others' explorations and insights."Becoming courageous is a process accessible to most people to step into the life they want."Her PhD research on courage, international experience, work with a range of clients and continuing curiosity are catalysts for her own growth and her work assisting others. Ruth knows that becoming courageous involves “the willingness to realize your true capacities by going through discomfort, fear, anxiety or suffering and taking wholehearted, responsible action.” It is a process accessible to most people.CONNECT WITH RUTH:Website: https://www.ruthschimel.com/Website: https://artingconversations.com/Website: https://www.theschimellode.net/Books: https://www.ruthschimel.com/books/

- Chat on digital badges on Twitch and Peloton - Andrea's involvement in Monopoly Go - Open-ended, never-ending games like Candy Crush - Tom discusses negative self-talk and inadequacy - Earning digital badges and their psychological impact - Reference to David Blaine and past experiences watching him - Mention of a *King of the Hill* episode about Hank Hill learning to have fun - Discussion on people unable to enjoy situations, even at concerts - Idea for a "daycare" area at concerts for disinterested attendees - Admission of having a "no fun gene" and trouble enjoying the moment - Self-diagnosis of thinking he knows everything - Talking in absolutes and lacking open-mindedness - Suggestion for a month-long, communication-free retreat for self-improvement - Brief debate on Adderall's influence on behavior - Story of a neighbor returning a lost boat key found under a truck - Humor about being caught shirtless at home by the neighbor - Speculation on surveillance and partner tracking - Incident of car rifling due to forgetting to lock it - Discussion on losing and finding the boat key - Realization someone likely discarded the boat key after deeming it worthless - Debate on car door locking and reasons for leaving them unlocked - Concerns about car break-ins for valuables like guns and pain pills - Living with behaviors due to laziness - Mention of identity theft worries - Debate on viewing door locking as a minor inconvenience - Acknowledging personal flaws and challenges in behavior change - Discussion on self-doubt and not knowing everything - Contrast between being overly confident and feeling doubtful - Reflection on how long-time radio work affects thinking and communication - Mention of radio experience leading to constant planning and thinking ahead - Discussion on male retreats, referencing Aaron Rodgers - Jealousy of Aaron Rodgers' confidence and know-it-all attitude - Challenges of being confident in disagreements - Suggestion to keep the boat key out of the truck to avoid theft - Conversation on door checkers looking for unlocked cars - Mention of cars with auto-lock features - Interest in talking to someone who checks car doors at night - Idea of using glitter bombs or dye packs to catch thieves - Discussion on airbag pranks and people getting hurt - Watching YouTube fail videos involving stunts and car accidents - Interest in tracking devices and their effectiveness - Discussion on outdated and current robbery prevention methods - Hypothetical bank robbery scenario and intimidation - Reference to the “wet bandits” from *Home Alone* as a Halloween costume idea - Plans to dress as "wet bandits" with a child as Kevin for a parade - Desire to attend a Casey Musgraves concert in a custom nudie suit - DIY nudie suit with airbrush and rhinestones - Complaints about broken air conditioning and studio heat - Concerns over rent increases and potential relocation - Joking about turning to crime if forced to move - Mention of eating Polish food at a local mom-and-pop restaurant - Nostalgia for the old-fashioned feel of the Polish restaurant - Sadness over the decline of mom-and-pop shops - Discussion on needing a strict business manager to keep places open - Mention of a super yacht flipping in Italy with billionaire fatalities - Yacht company's CEO blames crew for preventable sinking - Speculation on why the yacht flipped - Mention of an artist named Los Camparinos and the song "Holy Smoke" - A humorous knock-knock joke with the word "Squirt" - Introduction of show hosts and surprise reactions to Andrea and Maisie's behavior - Recent BDM post about old school shirts - Talking about old shirts like Alice in Chains and Marilyn Manson - Mention of offensive shirt content - Wearing band and novelty shirts in middle school - Debate on the meaning behind Deftones' "Around the Fur" shirt - Wearing Big Johnson shirts and the humor behind them - Malcolm X shirts being banned in schools - Teacher Mr. Blood enforcing the ban on Malcolm X shirts - Shirt with Gamecock reference from Dan's father - Parents not understanding innuendos on shirts - Lyndon B. Johnson's reputation and behavior - Kids' clothing preferences like plain shirts and athletic wear - Indifference to fashion, preferring comfort - Kids not wanting graphic tees or logos - Popular items like White Crocs, Uggs, Lululemon shorts - Girls wearing Nike Pro athletic wear - Frustration over unused clothes, especially dresses - Dress code limits for family events, avoiding crop tops - Wearing athletic wear and being judged for it - Reference to past incidents of overzealous intimacy - Glass bedroom door creating silhouettes - Sleeping with dogs and the challenges involved - Humor about dogs during intimate moments - Obsession with Dansby the dog and planning vacations around him - Considering luxurious dog boarding facilities - Business idea for a dog paradise boarding facility - Hulk Hogan's past behavior and jokes about voting for him - Misunderstanding Indian food as Native American food - Buying wine to pair with Indian cuisine for dinner - George Carlin's views on the term "Indian" - Repeated yacht incident reference, lacking detail discussion - Yacht CEO blaming crew for errors causing sinking - Yacht's unsinkable nature if protocols were followed - Debate on crew's legal consequences - Captain survived; cook was one of the first to die - Man surviving similar incident becoming a divemaster - Hypothetical choice between drowning or burning - Reflection on being cautious vs. taking risks - Mention of "precautiousness" being viewed negatively - Joking about conspiracy theories and survival scenarios - Introduction of Little Monarch's song "We Got That Feelin'" - Voicemail and email segment announcement - Songs abruptly ending without fade-outs - Music production accidents left in as treats for listeners - Common rap phrases like "turn me up in my headphones" becoming clichés - Tupac's personas and artistic background - Upcoming Incubus concert - Advice to find positives in events, even small ones - Debate on sincerity in finding positives if usually indifferent - Calling people liars and being overly skeptical - Voicemail on becoming more talkative with age - Naturally talkative vs. being reserved - Preferring minimal conversation with strangers - Social media interactions and curiosity about others' posts - Road trip while listening to older shows - Various cooking techniques like using hot sand or pebbles - Provocative videos of noodle carts in Thailand - Rumors about gender of vendors, but it's entertaining - Comparison to bikini hot dog carts in America - Internet outages causing anxiety - Reliance on internet for daily activities and navigation - Stereotypes about Thailand's noodle vendors - Swingers in The Villages leading to exaggerated stereotypes - Caller discussing subjectivity in judging Olympic sports - Debate on human judgment vs. technology in sports - Historical Olympic judging with multiple judges for photo finishes - Generational style changes and repeating fashion trends - Street vendors selling roses and skepticism about intentions - Pre-printed signs held by people asking for money - Interacting with street vendors, from ignoring to eye contact - Newspapers sold on streets in Tampa and Miami - Reluctance to buy from roadside vendors due to hygiene - Nostalgia for homemade food like boiled peanuts - Juice tent in vacant lot, skepticism about appeal - Roadside businesses and odd vendors - Complaints about funnel cake and juice truck in the neighborhood - Preferences for neighborhood businesses - Fair-style trucks bringing a “circus” vibe - Desire for permanent food options over food trucks - Nostalgia for carnival food like funnel cakes, elephant ears - Frustration with neighborhood parking, especially in cul-de-sac - Curiosity about local food truck regulations - Brief mention of Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, hinting at potential tension - Celebrities facing pressure and scrutiny - Speculation on Ben Affleck's happiness post-divorce from Jennifer Lopez - Ben Affleck's early role in “Voyage of the Mimi” - Skepticism about gifted programs in schools - Funnel cake and juice trucks at schools - Gifted teacher who was also a clown - Clown-related activities in early education - Grizz being in gifted program with a high IQ - Critique of focusing only on IQ in gifted programs - Gifted kids being smart or delinquents - Joke about Florida and geography uncertainty - Debate on geography knowledge due to smartphone reliance - Preparing for emergencies with a gun and bullet - Tampa doctor avoiding hearing aids during a colonoscopy - Cactus Steve's hard times and GoFundMe - Getting a vehicle for Cactus Steve, like a small car or bike - Plugging Bart Marek real estate team - Tracking sex with a logging ring - Upcoming cruise and activities like kid's camp, free food - Past experiences in Nassau and staying on the cruise ship - Nostalgia for buying medications in the Caribbean - Buying Xanax during a cruise to the Bahamas - Sharing secrets after the cruise - Potential fights on the cruise - Concern about cruise not having White Claw - Bringing weed pills for relaxation - Enjoying walking around the boat and playing bingo - Interacting with BDMs late at night - No interest in dressing up for cruise parties - Cruise itinerary with spelling errors - Themed cruise parties like a white party - Joke about avoiding funnel cakes on the cruise - Humorous farewell and end of conversation

In this episode of Dream Retirement In Mexico,  titled "How to Retire in Playa del Carmen: A Complete Guide for U.S. Expats," hosts Risa Morimoto and Taniel Chemsian, along with guests Susi MacDonald, David Jones, and Eddie Shiomi, offer a comprehensive guide for U.S. expats considering retirement in Playa del Carmen.  Risa introduces a live webinar highlighting Playa's appeal, nestled between Cancun and Tulum. Susi MacDonald draws from her real estate experience to discuss essential insights on property purchases, rental contracts, and working with realtors. Eddie Shiomi and David Jones share their personal experiences, emphasizing the city's diverse international community and vibrant culinary scene. Listeners will learn about local amenities like smaller grocery stores, bi-weekly farmers markets, and the need to thoroughly research and experience Playa before committing to a long-term stay. Risa encourages audience participation and offers a free webinar to further assist expats. Whether you're just starting your planning or are ready to move, this episode is your essential guide to retiring in one of Mexico's most charming cities. Don't miss out on free webinar, where experts cover everything you need to know about relocating to Mexico—from the best places to live to essential healthcare information for expats. Register at dreamretirementinmexico.com/webinar.   Key Moments:  00:10 Live webinar on living in Playa. 09:58 Moved from New York to Mexico with wife. 16:08 Cancun should maintain its authentic atmosphere. 20:08 Consider proximity to construction; location varies by condominium. 23:57 Taxi fares vary, always check the tariff. 31:56 Preferring a lively neighborhood over a quiet pristine area. 35:44 Consider informed opinions before making significant purchases. 40:05 Property ownership meets financial requirements for visas. 47:21 Foreign ownership of Mexican property eased through NAFTA. 52:43 Local, fresh food in Playa and Ventura. 01:00:23 Consider visiting Playa before making any decisions. 01:01:56 Tulum offers great amenities and beautiful beaches. 01:09:38 Prepare for culture differences before moving abroad.

As the world untangles itself from the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, there is important healing work to be done. In this episode of The Coach's Journey Podcast, trauma-informed wellbeing and resilience coach Jackee Holder maps out the impact of events on our collective consciousness, and points the way forward for our profession.A true coaching trailblazer, Jackee was among the very first black coaches in the UK and become one of the first black British authors to publish in the self-help genre when she released Soul Purpose in 1999. From earning her degree in government and politics, Jackee moved into youth and community work, where the quality of listening she received from a supervisor altered her perspective on her own career.Preferring to describe herself as “a human who gets to be on purpose” than as a coach, Jackee's work is currently focused on the therapeutic benefits of journaling and expressive writing. This work has taken her into her zone of genius, and she describes the remarkable changes that manifest when we are in alignment with our work.Jackee opens up about her journey to becoming a successful author, leadership coach and coach supervisor, reflecting on the hardships and the breakthroughs that shaped her remarkable life and career.In this episode, Jackee and host Ruth Saville also talk about:· How journaling can be harnessed as a growth process· Moving into coaching without throwing out your old career· How to skilfully navigate how you show up in the world without losing your sense of identity· Ways to amplify the work you do in your own time: your personal reading, learning and podcast consumptionJackee also generously shares advice and guidance to anyone interested in becoming a trauma-informed coach, and suggests key reading that can act as a springboard into this work.

Tommye McClure Scanlin had a choice. To make the images she wanted to create with weaving, she could either pursue complex forms of weaving that rely on dobby, jacquard, and draw-loom technology—or she could go the other way and place every color and pick by hand using tapestry techniques and a very simple loom. Preferring a drawing pencil to a calculator, she made the choice that now seems inevitable and dove headlong into tapestry. She speaks of herself modestly as a “picture-maker,” but Tommye's imagery reveals the richness of her surroundings. She has lived most of her life in the Southern Appalachian region of North Georgia, and her artwork delves deeply into the natural world that surrounds her. Her woven work comprises many leaves and plants as well as feathers, seeds, and stones. The restrained subject matter is all the better to play with a variety of styles and perspectives. In addition to her main artistic works, Tommye explores creativity through formal restrictions: using the roll of a die to direct her next color, or challenging herself to add an installment each day in a woven diary. The woven diary project has developed into not only a series of beautiful records spanning more than a decade but also her latest book. Marking Time with Fabric and Thread : Calendars, Diaries, and Journals within Your Fiber Craft describes the daily textile practice of not only weavers but also quilters, embroiderers, and other fiber artists. Tommye's first steps in fiber art came as an art teacher, and she went on to establish the fiber arts program at the University of North Georgia. Now retired from her academic career, she has taught at programs such as the John C. Campbell Folk School, Arrowmont, and Penland. Besides teaching in person, she writes articles and books on tapestry techniques and design principles. Links Tommye McClure Scanlin's website (https://www.scanlintapestry.com/) Gallery of Tommye's daily tapestry diaries (https://www.scanlintapestry.com/tapestrydiary) The Nature of Things: Essays of a Tapestry Weaver (https://www.scanlintapestry.com/new-page) Tapestry Design Basics and Beyond (https://www.scanlintapestry.com/new-page-3) Tommye's latest book is Marking Time with Fabric and Thread : Calendars, Diaries, and Journals within Your Fiber Craft (https://schifferbooks.com/products/marking-time-with-fabric-and-thread?_pos=2&_sid=ce1eb2a0e&_ss=r), available October 2024 Read Tommye's articles for Little Looms (https://littlelooms.com/author/tommye-mcclure-scanlin) and Handwoven (https://handwovenmagazine.com/author/tommye-mcclure-scanlin) This episode is brought to you by: Treenway Silks is where weavers, spinners, knitters and stitchers find the silk they love. Select from the largest variety of silk spinning fibers, silk yarn, and silk threads & ribbons at TreenwaySilks.com (https://www.treenwaysilks.com/). You'll discover a rainbow of colors, thoughtfully hand-dyed in Colorado. Love natural? Treenway's array of wild silks provide choices beyond white. If you love silk, you'll love Treenway Silks, where superior quality and customer service are guaranteed. You're ready to start a new project but don't have the right yarn. Or you have the yarn but not the right tool. Yarn Barn of Kansas can help! They stock a wide range of materials and equipment for knitting, weaving, spinning, and crochet. They ship all over the country, usually within a day or two of receiving the order. Plan your project this week, start working on it next week! See yarnbarn-ks.com (https://www.yarnbarn-ks.com/) to get started. Sustainability and regenerative ranching have been a way of life for the ranches of Shaniko Wool Company for decades. They are the first “farm group” in the U.S. to achieve certification to the rigorous international Responsible Wool Standard and NATIVA Regenerative. Shaniko ranches raise Merino/Rambouillet sheep in the Western United States, delivering a fully traceable wool supply that gives back to the Earth and its ecosystems. To learn more, and discover Shaniko's yarn partners, visit ShanikoWoolCompany.com. (https://www.shanikowoolcompany.com/)

It's not so much of what money or what income we can bring, but it's more what can we do for our community.” - Sandra Carreon Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! In today's episode, "216. From Jalisco to Colorado: Sandra Carreon's Journey in Crafting Authentic Tequila," host Kristen Olson sits down with Sandra Carreon, a passionate entrepreneur from Jalisco, Mexico, who now resides in Colorado. Together, they dive deep into the world of tequila, exploring its rich flavors and unique pairings. Sandra shares her inspiring journey from farming fields to owning a tequila brand alongside her husband, emphasizing the importance of authentic support, community impact, and genuine connections. We'll hear about Sandra's challenges in launching her business, the significance of partnering with a well-established tequila family, and her dedication to giving back to her roots and empowering youth. Get ready for an engaging conversation about tequila, resilience, and the power of personal stories on this exciting episode of Turmeric & Tequila. Cheers!  Navarro Tequila on 9News Time Stamps: 00:00 2020 led to starting own tequila brand. 08:49 Learning from failed tequila order, brand expansion. 11:28 Owning a business comes with heavy responsibility. 20:08 Dual master's in English and Spanish languages achieved. 21:05 Best superpower: speaking every language fluently. 27:55 Educating on tequila quality and taste importance. 33:18 Preferring local, small-batch tequila, highlights female-owned brand. 41:01 Passionate about coaching youth, instilling discipline. 44:11 Giving back to community, empowering the youth. 52:05 Surprising opportunities arise when showing support intentionally. 55:33 Marketer excels; operational, analytical strategist supportive. 01:00:09 Excited about growth and opportunity in Colorado.   Navarro Tequila: We created a Tequila with a great Family Tradition's named. Made with 100% blue agave, in the land of Jalisco. We want to share with you, because this is the flavor of our home… @tequila_haciendanavarro www.tequilahaciendanavarro.com   Connect with T&T:  IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com WATCH HERE

During a recent press briefing in Italy, US President was seen on a narrow line with the press over a query that unsettled him. This incident happened during his combined press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Angered by the question's departure from the intended topic, Biden urged the reporters to adhere more strictly to the proceedings. Preferring to focus on the urging Ukrainian matters, the President appeared frustrated at the deviation from the agenda. Biden rebuked, 'You're sidelining the issue at hand. I'll get around to your query in depth later.' It was apparent that Biden's priority was the situation in Ukraine and not elaborating on other topics. We have set forth an agreement. Our plan has garnered backing from the United Nations Security Council, the G7 nations, Israel, underlining its credibility,” he emphasized. Most notably, he addressed the resistance from Hamas, failing to approve even though they have proposed a similar solution. The actualization of this problematic scenario is yet to be seen. We are persistently pushing for progress. Regrettably, I don't have a final verdict yet,' concluded the President. Interestingly, these firm remarks were not taken lightly by the journalists present at the venue. Kelly O'Donnell, the president of the White House Correspondents' Association, retorted to the President, addressing the fundamental tenets of a free press. She maintained that it's essential to underline the public's right to information and clear knowledge about proceedings, regardless of the setting of the press interview. No leader has the authority to dictate the nature or number of questions asked at a press address. While it is within the White House's powers to control the count of reporters that the President answers, the question's subject matter falls within the ethical judgment of professional journalists, O'Donnell underscored. Despite any leader's preferences, the questions posed by reporters should not be constrained to a single topic. A truly independent press should enjoy the ability to ask questions across a spectrum of topics, she stated. O'Donnell expressed the need for more such inclusive interactions with the President, instead of narrow, monothematic proceedings. Biden's strain with the press isn't news. An occasion in December underlines his tendency to lose his composure amidst a flurry of questions. During another press session with Zelensky, cable news journalists threw barrage questions, taken aback; the president couldn't hold his peace. After having an extensive dialogue with Zelensky, the journalists present began posing their inquiries to both leaders. Biden, taken off guard by the volume and the range of questions, asked them to quiet down. Varied questions perturbed him, prompting him to say, 'Hold on! Slow down! I have something else to say.' The President, while juggling a stack of papers, added, 'I have another point to make.' He announced a substantial defense budget allocation for Ukraine while sharing a quiet moment with Zelensky, 'An additional $200 million has been allocated from the Department of Defense for Ukraine,' he stated. Biden communicated the urgency of this budget allocation by adding, 'This will be enacted promptly.' Ever so enthusiastic to support Ukraine, he exchanged nods with Zelensky. Once Zelensky uttered his gratitude, reporters once again bombarded them with questions, a testament to the feverish nature of these press conferences. On another occasion after a short campaign event in Philadelphia where he was rallying the black voters, the President found himself at odds with another reporter who posed an unsettling question about potential power transition. 'President Biden, do you intend to complete your term, or will you be passing the baton to VP Harris?' a journalist asked. As he engaged with his audience on a runway in Philadelphia, the question struck him as absurd, leading to a sarcastic, dismissive response, 'Are you okay? Have you injured yourself? Have you fallen and hurt your head?' he asked in disbelief. Recently, Biden and Harris initiated an outreach endeavor to attract black voters who are seemingly leaning towards former President Donald Trump, as suggested by some polls. It is noteworthy that a number of these voters have voiced their frustrations with the Biden-Harris leadership, citing financial strain. These voters argue their financial conditions have worsened under Biden and Harris's watch. Furthermore, they express discontent with the lax immigration policies and weaker border security under the current administration. This has been met with stiff criticism from local Democratic leaders as resources are being reallocated away from citizen-centric programs towards the support of illegal immigrants. After seeing these series of events, it indicates that Biden's rapport with reporters needs mending, keeping in mind preserving the independence of our free press. While his focus on pressing matters is appreciated, an understanding of the complex and critical role of journalists at these press conferences is of paramount importance as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Brussels where the trend, says Anatol Lieven of Quincy, is toward young voters preferring the "far right" parties in each country, including Sweden, exclaims Anatol. To the Tri-Border region of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. To the Netherlands, to Taiwan, to California. To Campania, Italy and the G-7 where PM Meloni was the star. To The West Bank, to Yemen, to Havana Harbor and Mexico City and Buenos Aires. To Saipan, to DC, to empty civics classrooms since 1960. 1944 Saipan

In this special episode of RVing with Joe & Kait, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my mom to reminisce about our incredible "Summer with Mom" family road trip. We took an 11,000-mile journey across the United States, filled with adventure, challenges, and unforgettable moments. From national parks to iconic landmarks and unexpected detours, this episode captures the essence of our family bonding on the open road. Join us as we explore the highs and lows of camper van life, the beauty of spontaneous travel, and the joy of creating lasting memories together. Episode Guest Christine Russo, also known as Momma Russo, has been a corporate executive and worn many different hats over the years, including being a mother to Joe and his sister. Despite her vast life experience, Christine had never camped or spent any time in an RV. Preferring to enjoy luxury travel, her idea of camping was staying at a motel. That said, Christine has an adventurous spirit and a willingness to try anything, so she jumped at the opportunity to spend a summer on the road. Resources Mentioned in this Episode - ⁠Summer with Mom Video Series - Other Videos Featuring Mom - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're the Russos YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter sign up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book 1: Take Risks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book 2: Tales From the Open Road⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a 60 Minute Call with Joe Are you buying your first RV or have questions about RVing? Let's see if booking a coaching session with Joe is the right fit for you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the Podcast Download, subscribe, and share this episode.  Leave a review. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Patron⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode Website https://weretherussos.com/summer-with-mom-family-road-trip/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weretherussos/message

It's national BBQ day. The guys get into some takes on sauce, and types. With the release of the NFL schedule, they take a look at some potential games to catch some of your faves. Baseball hangs over the weekend with everything on the line for this year's team in Knoxville. Preferring to exist in the now is how the guys roll regarding this baseball team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices