Podcasts about Providence

Fr. Mike highlights verse 11 from Jeremiah 29: "I know the plans I have for you...plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Since we know God is a good Father, we too can count on this promise and know that God has a plan for each of us. The reading are Jeremiah 28-29, Daniel 10-11, and Proverbs 16:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 326 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu & Mandi's Makings   Off the Needles   Neckerchief #2 Pattern: none Yarn: Valley Yarns Huntington (75% Merino, 25% Nylon) in colorway 22 Navy Needles: US 6 (4 mm) Ravelry Project Page   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Goldwing Sweater Pattern: Goldwing by Jennifer Steingass ($8 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 6 (4.0mm) for body and US 5 (3.75 mm) for rolled neck Yarn: Valley Superwash DK in Sand (MC) and handspun from Wound Up Fiber Arts for CC (Ravelry page for handspun details) Ravelry Project Page Progress: Nearly done with the ribbing now!   Log Cabin Blanket Pattern: Log Cabin Square by Julie Harrison. Free crochet pattern available on Ravelry. Video tutorial available on the Little Woollie Makes YouTube Channel Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Minis (mostly from Advent calendars 2023 & 2024) Hook: I (5.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page My color placement is inspired by this project/pattern available on Ravelry. Inspired to pick it back up after see Sue (from Legacy Fiber Artz)'s version on their latest podcast episode. She bordered with cream before seaming. I love it. You can see a peek in this Instagram post. Progress: 30 squares completed! I bought two skeins of Dirty Water Dyeworks Lucia DK (SW Merino Nylon blend) in colorway March sky to try to border/seam with.  I found a YouTube video to use as a guide for joining as I add the last row of moss/linen stitch.   Confetti Cannon Socks Yarn: Woolens and Nosh BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Confetti Cannon Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page New base for Woolens & Nosh that was very kindly gifted to me by Michele to try out! Thank you! I love this new base. About the Colorway: butter yellow, pink, purple, coral, tan, fuschia, aqua, lime/grass green. Mini skein: teal Progress: I am beyond heel on first sock.   Big Feelings Socks Yarn: Woolens and Nosh BFL Fingering (85% SW BFL + 15% Nylon) in the Big Feelings Colorway (2nd Quarter 2026 club colorway) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Progress: I am beyond heel on first sock.   Deschain Pattern: Deschain by Leila Raven ($6.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: Berroco Remix in colorway 3922 Buttercup Needles: US 10 (6 mm) Ravelry Project Page Progress: I am only a few repeats into the front of the top.   Tray-mat Pattern: None Yarn: Lion Brand Made with Love The Cotton One in the Red Red Wine Colorway (60% Cotton/ 40% Acrylic) Aran weight yarn Hook: H (5.9 mm) Ravelry Project Page Progress: I have crocheted around 5 inches so far.   Brainstorming   Blanket options I'm considering No-Purl Ribbed Blanket by Purl Soho (free knitting pattern) Football Lovie by Alissa Clevenger $5 crochet pattern available on Ravelry   Project to bring to France Tip Top Tank Fine by Emily Bolduan- Free Ravelry knitting pattern Islander Vest by Claire Jackson- $11 knitting pattern (options for pay what you can)   From the Armchair   The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth. Amazon Affiliate Link. In Her Defense by Phillippa Malicka. Amazon Affiliate Link. I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Watching: Silo Series on Apple TV- season 3   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   Knitting in Passing David sent me photos of his Pollen Party socks at work and at Pilates!   KAL News   Pigskin Party '26 Details Event runs 9/9/26-2/15/27 Everything you need can be found in the Start Here Thread on Ravelry Sign up (must be registered to win) - opened 8/19 Rules (includes changes made for the '26 season) Finish a Project? Enter for points using the Points Tally Form Share in the End Zone Dance Ravelry thread to celebrate with friends Check your Stats on the Scoreboard Have a Question? Post it in this Ravelry Thread Sponsor List can be found here (check often for updates) Pro Shop Sponsors can create Exclusive Items which are shared in this Ravelry Thread Coupons & deals from our Sponsors can be found in this Ravelry Thread   Updates for this episode: The next Stretches for Stitchers session (from Fitness by Mara) starts Sept. 14th but participants can join at anytime or use a single class pack! Check out our Quarter 1 (October) Challenge hosted by Doolittle Yarnery. Details in this Ravelry Thread. Thanks to Ravelry user Elisewentwest for updating her worksheet for project tracking. If you want to check it out click here and then make a copy of it to edit for your own tracking purposes.   Events September 12 & 13: Boston Fiber Festival in Boston, MA (full or half day passes, or 2 day passes) September 17-20: Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul September 19 & 20: Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival in Greenwich, NY September 24-27: Greater Boston Yarn Crawl October 17 & 18: NY State Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY November 7: Fiber Festival of New England in Springfield, MA   On a Happy Note Laura's Visit- Flight Club Boston. Lolita for dinner. Sunday- breakfast at Yaz's Table, thrifting and shopping for college stuff with Riley. Megg and I saw Jagged Little Pill at Company Theatre Riley getting off to college successfully! Seeing Aila and Hattie perform in the Cabaret show Facetime tour of Riley's dorm Marta is meeting Laura and I in Colmar, France! A step challenge through my gym has me out on more walks. Lovely message from Natalie (remembrances pottery) about a stone wall she's building after seeing one on my vlogmas walks. Megg and I went to Liz's band, Safe Journey's, show at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. Check them out on Instagram. Then on Saturday, Dan, Dad and I went to an outdoor musical festival in Providence, RI where Safe Journey was playing. We had lunch and beers at the pavilion at 195 District Park. We really enjoyed the Guild Brewery beers and seltzer. Rhinoceros at ART in Cambridge wearing thirfted dress.   Quote of the Week   "Summers had a logic all their own and they always brought something out in me. Summer was supposed to be about freedom and youth and no school and possibilities and adventure and exploration. Summer was a book of hope. That's why I loved and hated summers. Because they made me want to believe."   ―Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe     No episode on 9/15. I'll be in Paris!   ------ Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

Ask Us A Question!Over the past two decades, film has fundamentally changed the world of flyfishing. It has introduced anglers to far-off destinations, inspired countless adventures, elevated conservation issues, created new fishing heroes, and transformed the way we see and experience the sport. From 1992's A River Runs Through It, to the early days of The Drake Video Awards and the Fly Fishing Film Tour, and now to YouTube, social media, and an endless stream of digital content, moving images have become one of the most powerful forces shaping modern flyfishing. Few people have had a better front-row seat to that evolution than filmmaker Chris Patterson.In this episode of Waypoints, Jim sits down with his longtime friend, traveling partner, and Confluence Films co-founder to explore the stories behind the stories — and the incredible career that shaped Chris as a filmmaker. From three decades shooting Warren Miller ski films and working on Hollywood productions like Inception, to creating the flyfishing classics Drift, Rise, Connect, Waypoints, and Providence, Chris has spent his career capturing people, places, and moments that make us want to explore. Together, Jim and Chris look back at the rise of flyfishing film, the adventures and personalities that defined an era, and the profound impact film has had on the sport — for better and for worse. It's a conversation about adventure, creativity, conservation, changing technology, and ultimately the power of a great story to make us see flyfishing — and the world around us — a little differently.Waypoints is brought to you by PatagoniaTo bring their gear to life, Patagonia is motivated by relentless curiosity and a passion for the wild. They evaluate hundreds of materials, build dozens of prototypes and spend seasons punishing them in the world's most extreme conditions. The work is the guide, and Patagonia never tires of exploring, learning and improving. For the past two years, the Yellow Dog Flyfishing travel team has worked closely with Patagonia to test and refine the all-new Patagonia River Salt Wading Boots II in destinations ranging from New Zealand to the Seychelles. Featured throughout the Yellow Dog Field Reports series, these boots have become the go to choice for our team thanks to their Vibram® Megagrip soles, durable quick drying construction, speed to get on and off, and support built for both freshwater and saltwater environments.- Follow us on Instagram- Follow us on Facebook- Check out our YouTube Page- View the official Yellow Dog w...

Send us Fan MailBB is joined by Dan McGowan for a final-week look at Rhode Island's primary races. They unpack turnout, the Providence mayoral contest, the governor's race, and the down-ballot battles for lieutenant governor and attorney general.In this episodeWhy turnout and early voting may decide the electionThe momentum behind David Morales in the Providence mayoral raceWhether Brett Smiley's incumbent coalition can holdHow Morales has broadened his appeal beyond progressive votersThe Washington Bridge and opioid crisis as central issues in the governor's raceWhy Dan McKee's closing message may matter with undecided votersThe crowded lieutenant governor race and its two apparent front-runnersThe attorney general contest, campaign dynamics, and the importance of endorsementsWhere to subscribe to Dan McGowan's Roadmap newsletterTimestamps00:00 — Final-week election outlook and the importance of turnout01:07 — Why the Providence mayoral race is the most compelling contest02:09 — Early voting, new voters, and the Morales coalition04:34 — Can David Morales expand beyond democratic-socialist support?05:05 — Morales's positive campaign and voter perceptions06:44 — How a Morales administration could work with either governor09:36 — Why Brett Smiley could still narrowly win10:59 — The governor's race: Washington Bridge vs. opioid crisis11:41 — Why the bridge issue may be dominating voter sentiment12:52 — Could McKee have made a stronger working-families case?14:37 — McKee's “grandfatherly” appeal and undecided voters16:20 — Polling, closing ads, and the race for late deciders18:04 — Lieutenant governor: who has a real path to victory?20:18 — Why campaigning for lieutenant governor is uniquely difficult21:25 — Attorney general race: the leading candidates and challengers22:37 — Money, institutional support, and the East Side dynamic24:44 — Candidate temperament and what voters may value in an attorney general25:53 — The potential impact of Peter Neronha's endorsement27:00 — How to subscribe to Roadmap and final election-week thoughts Support the showFollow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

There is something almost frightening about the stories preserved for us in the Evergetinos. They are frightening not because they portray extraordinary wickedness, but because they reveal how quietly the heart can change. The monk described by Palladios is not a beginner. He is a man of profound silence and prayer, one who has surrendered himself so completely to God that even the necessities of his bodily life have been entrusted to Providence. His life has become contemplation. Prayer is his delight. God provides for him in a miraculous manner. He has tasted something of the life of the age to come. And yet the beginning of his fall is almost imperceptible. He sleeps a little longer. His prayer becomes somewhat shorter. His attention wanders. Earthly concerns begin to occupy a little more space within him. Thoughts once immediately rejected are permitted to remain for a moment. Nothing, at first, seems catastrophic. That is precisely the warning. The Fathers understood that the great falls of the spiritual life rarely begin as great falls. They begin with small permissions. Something formerly guarded carefully is treated casually. Something that once troubled the conscience is dismissed as insignificant. A thought is entertained rather than rejected. Prayer is postponed. Vigilance relaxes. A little comfort is allowed to become necessary. The heart whispers that such things hardly matter. But they matter because the heart matters. There is something extraordinarily precious hidden within the human person: the place of communion with God. The Fathers speak of guarding the heart so insistently because they know what has been entrusted to us. Grace has entered there. The Name has been received there. Desire for God has been awakened there. A fire has been kindled that does not originate in ourselves. The spiritual life, therefore, is not primarily the anxious avoidance of infractions. It is the guarding of a treasure. This changes how we understand vigilance. We do not guard ourselves because God is waiting to punish the smallest mistake. We guard ourselves because love is delicate. Communion can be obscured. Desire can cool. The eye of the heart can become clouded. What has become luminous through prayer can gradually become opaque again. The evil one understands this very well. He does not always attempt to tear a person immediately away from God. With someone who has given himself deeply to prayer, such an assault might be too obvious. Instead, he waits. He works through what appears negligible. A little negligence. A little self-confidence. A little relaxation of watchfulness. A thought that seems harmless enough to entertain. The enemy is patient because he knows that a heart need not renounce God explicitly in order gradually to lose sight of Him. Palladios gives us an extraordinary image of this darkening in the bread. At first the monk receives heavenly bread, pure and provided by God. As his interior life becomes disordered, the bread appears grimy and gnawed. Later it is almost entirely spoiled. What is happening visibly to the bread corresponds to what is happening invisibly within the monk. The gift has not ceased to be gift, but his capacity to receive it has become corrupted. The tragedy is not simply that temptation has appeared. Temptation comes to everyone. The decisive moment comes earlier: he notices the diminishment and does not respond to it. He regards the first symptoms as trivial. This is one of the most penetrating insights in the story. The monk does not suddenly decide to abandon his vocation. He fails to take seriously the cooling of his love. The Fathers would have us become sensitive to precisely this. When prayer becomes burdensome, notice. When mercy toward another begins to disappear, notice. When resentment becomes pleasurable, notice. When the imagination begins feeding upon something we would once have rejected, notice. When silence becomes uncomfortable and distraction increasingly necessary, notice. When we begin excusing in ourselves what once brought us immediately to repentance, notice. Not because every movement of weakness is a catastrophe, but because small movements reveal the direction in which the heart is turning. The story attributed to St. Maximos makes the warning still more sobering. The young monk possesses astonishing spiritual authority. Even wild animals obey him. Those around him naturally interpret such gifts as evidence of sanctity. St. Anthony is less impressed. He sees a ship filled with precious cargo and says, in effect: Yes—but will it reach the harbor? Everything is contained in that image. Grace received is not yet grace preserved. Virtue acquired is not yet virtue safely possessed. Spiritual gifts are not guarantees. Years of asceticism are not guarantees. Miracles are not guarantees. The harbor is reached only through perseverance. This is why Maximos interprets the command to “turn away from evil, and do good” as something more than the avoidance of sin. We must fight to diminish the passions; we must labor to acquire the virtues; and then—we must remain awake in order to preserve what has been given. He connects this with Adam's vocation in Eden: to cultivate and to keep. The heart is a garden. Grace cultivates it with us. Prayer waters it. Tears soften its soil. The remembrance of God makes it fruitful. Virtue slowly becomes something beautiful and living within us. But the garden must also be kept. Perhaps this is why the Fathers can appear severe about things modern people consider insignificant. Their severity is not necessarily born from fear. At its deepest, it arises from wonder. They know what the heart can become. They have seen human beings filled with God. They have seen the mind made luminous through prayer, the passions transfigured, the hardened heart made merciful, and ordinary human beings become bearers of the Holy Spirit. Having seen such things, they cannot regard anything that gradually extinguishes that life as trivial. The treasure is too precious. And yet neither story finally teaches despair. Palladios' monk awakens. Remarkably, his awakening comes while he is teaching others. He hears himself speaking truths that he has ceased to live, and suddenly sees himself. The contradiction becomes unbearable. He runs back into the desert, casts himself upon the ground, and repents. God receives him. The angel's words are filled with mercy: “God has accepted your repentance and has had mercy on you.” Something has nevertheless changed. The miraculous bread does not return. His remaining years are marked by mourning. This is not because God refuses forgiveness. Rather, the story preserves the terrible seriousness of freedom. Forgiveness is complete, yet our choices are real. Grace is not magic, and repentance does not make our history unreal. The Fathers hold together what we so often separate: immense mercy and immense seriousness. Never despair. But never presume. Never imagine that a fall places you beyond the mercy of God. But never imagine that what darkens the heart is therefore insignificant. The Christian life is lived between these truths. Perhaps the most important question, then, is not simply, Have I committed some great sin? It may be much quieter: What is happening to my desire for God? Is the flame growing brighter or dimmer? Is prayer becoming more truthful or merely habitual? Is my heart becoming softer or harder? Am I becoming freer to love, or increasingly absorbed in myself? Have I begun calling “small” those things that slowly make me forget the One whom I love? The evil one is willing to wait. He knows that great falls can grow from tiny seeds of forgetfulness. We too must learn to wait—but differently. We remain before God. We keep the heart. We cultivate the garden. We guard the treasure. And when we discover even the smallest cooling of love, we do not panic and we do not despair. We turn again toward Christ. Immediately. Simply. Humbly. For vigilance, rightly understood, is not living in terror that we might lose God. It is living with the knowledge that nothing is more precious than having found Him. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:08:19 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Page 61 Section C 00:14:06 Jacqulyn Dudasko: I received my books today! Even had a bit of time to start reading!

Send us Fan MailRhode Island's primary sprint, the Providence mayor's race, and the shakeup in statewide politicsWith early voting underway, Bill Bartholomew and Jim Hummel (The Hummel Report, Ocean State Media, WPRO) break down a Rhode Island primary that feels unusually compressed, low-energy, and wide open in several marquee races. They focus on the governor's race, the Providence mayoral primary, and how turnout, apathy, and candidate organization could decide everything.We discuss why the governor's race appears to be Helena Foulkes versus Dan McKee, why Providence mayor could be the most consequential contest on the ballot, and how the attorney general and lieutenant governor primaries are shaped by heavy uncertainty and weak candidate separation. The conversation also zooms out to the collapse of Rhode Island Republican infrastructure and the question of whether independent Ken Block can change the dynamics.Key topicsThe primary feels like a sprint after a long buildup, with very little time to energize voters before election day.Hummel argues that apathy is the dominant force in this cycle, especially because many races feel either predetermined or hard to differentiate.In the governor's race, Dan McKee is framed as carrying a long list of political liabilities, including the Washington Bridge, CVS/opioids, and general voter fatigue.Helena Foulkes is seen as holding a consistent polling advantage, with multiple polls showing her ahead by a meaningful margin.The Providence mayor's race between incumbent Brett Smiley and challenger David Morales is described as the most interesting contest, with Morales bringing national attention and youthful energy.Smiley's strength is his political infrastructure, especially his turnout operation and support from Eddie Catucci, who is described as a master of mail ballots and ground game.The lieutenant governor and attorney general primaries are portrayed as crowded and muddy, with lots of undecided voters and very little ideological separation.The discussion notes that gun policy and constitutional concerns may be pushing some Democratic voters away from more aggressive positions in the AG race.National anti-incumbent sentiment is seen as helping challengers broadly, but not necessarily translating cleanly to every local race.Rhode Island Republicans are described as deeply weakened, lacking a coherent bench, a strong message, or an effective opposition strategy.Aaron Guckian and the Republican gubernatorial field are viewed as weakly positioned, while the congressional races are portrayed as even more chaotic.Ken Block is treated as the most plausible wild card in the governor's race, especially if he can consolidate support or benefit from a one-on-one dynamic.Timestamps(00:00) Opening the primary sprint and why this cycle feels flat (01:43) Why turnout and election-day energy matter more than usual (03:23) Providence mayor becomes the race to watch (05:36) McKee's polling problem and the uphill climb in the governor's race (06:23) What could help McKee and what still works against him (07:31) Smiley's turnout machine versus Morales' grassroots energy (08:42) Why the lieutenant governor and AG races are so unsettled (09:46) Little separation in the AG field and the gun policy divide (11:23) Does national anti-incumbent anger spill into Rhode Island? (13:14) What Providence schools and city management mean for Smiley (14:15) The collapse of the Rhode Island Republican ecosystem (15:55) Why the GOP congressional slate looks so weak (17:14) How Trump hollowed out the state party (19:41) Could Ken Block become the real governor's race alternative? (21:55) Block's media strategy and money challenge (22:25) Election day timing, early voting, and closing thoughtsSupport the showFollow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan Greene sits down with Ian Slater, founder and partner at Trove Partners, a discreet real estate advisory team specializing in high-net-worth clients in New York, the Hamptons, and worldwide. Ian shares how growing up around his father's construction business shaped his understanding of real estate, even though he never expected to make it his career, and how he eventually built a successful career serving luxury real estate clients in New York. Jonathan and Ian discuss what separates the most successful real estate brokers from everyone else, including the importance of trust, organization, follow-through, relationships, and understanding the lifestyle of high-net-worth clients. Ian explains how he intentionally built his personal brand and network in his 20s by putting himself in the right rooms and developing the ability to connect with sophisticated clients. The conversation also explores Ian's personal real estate investing journey. He and his husband started with a $255,000 multifamily property in Providence, Rhode Island, eventually building a portfolio of roughly 40 apartments across eight buildings. Ian explains how they used renovation, refinancing, appreciation, and time to build equity, and how their strategy evolved from managing multifamily properties to renovating and selling homes and pursuing development opportunities. Jonathan and Ian also examine how the current real estate market differs from the environment that allowed them to get started, including higher interest rates, compressed cap rates, rising property values, and the opportunity cost of investing in real estate versus other assets. They discuss why sophisticated investors need to understand the market they're operating in, why some New York properties still command a premium, and how Ian's investing experience helps him give clients honest advice about whether real estate actually makes sense for their goals. Finally, Jonathan and Ian discuss the future of real estate, AI, wealth building, and the importance of playing the long game. Ian explains why he believes high-level real estate brokerage remains a relationship-driven business that is difficult to replace with technology, why avoiding "commission breath" builds trust, and how he hopes to eventually build a portfolio that produces meaningful cash flow and financial flexibility without necessarily focusing on passing a real estate empire to future generations. In this episode, you will hear: How Ian went from growing up around construction to becoming a luxury real estate advisor Why trust, follow-through, and relationship building are essential to succeeding in high-end real estate How Ian and his husband built a 40-unit Providence real estate portfolio Why market conditions today require investors to think differently than they did a decade ago How to build long-term wealth through real estate while staying flexible enough to adapt as your goals and the market change Follow and Review If you enjoy the show, please follow Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. It helps other listeners discover the show and supports its continued growth. Supporting Resources Connect with Ian: Website - https://www.trove-partners.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ianslater/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-slater-53688124 Connect with Jonathan: Podcast - www.zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com YouTube - www.youtube.com/JonathanGreenere Instagram - www.instagram.com/zenrealestateinvesting Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting Jonathan's Hub Site - www.trustgreene.com Brokerage - https://www.streamlined.properties This episode was produced by Outlier Audio.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan Greene sits down with Ian Slater, founder and partner at Trove Partners, a discreet real estate advisory team specializing in high-net-worth clients in New York, the Hamptons, and worldwide. Ian shares how growing up around his father's construction business shaped his understanding of real estate, even though he never expected to make it his career, and how he eventually built a successful career serving luxury real estate clients in New York. Jonathan and Ian discuss what separates the most successful real estate brokers from everyone else, including the importance of trust, organization, follow-through, relationships, and understanding the lifestyle of high-net-worth clients. Ian explains how he intentionally built his personal brand and network in his 20s by putting himself in the right rooms and developing the ability to connect with sophisticated clients. The conversation also explores Ian's personal real estate investing journey. He and his husband started with a $255,000 multifamily property in Providence, Rhode Island, eventually building a portfolio of roughly 40 apartments across eight buildings. Ian explains how they used renovation, refinancing, appreciation, and time to build equity, and how their strategy evolved from managing multifamily properties to renovating and selling homes and pursuing development opportunities. Jonathan and Ian also examine how the current real estate market differs from the environment that allowed them to get started, including higher interest rates, compressed cap rates, rising property values, and the opportunity cost of investing in real estate versus other assets. They discuss why sophisticated investors need to understand the market they're operating in, why some New York properties still command a premium, and how Ian's investing experience helps him give clients honest advice about whether real estate actually makes sense for their goals. Finally, Jonathan and Ian discuss the future of real estate, AI, wealth building, and the importance of playing the long game. Ian explains why he believes high-level real estate brokerage remains a relationship-driven business that is difficult to replace with technology, why avoiding "commission breath" builds trust, and how he hopes to eventually build a portfolio that produces meaningful cash flow and financial flexibility without necessarily focusing on passing a real estate empire to future generations. In this episode, you will hear: How Ian went from growing up around construction to becoming a luxury real estate advisor Why trust, follow-through, and relationship building are essential to succeeding in high-end real estate How Ian and his husband built a 40-unit Providence real estate portfolio Why market conditions today require investors to think differently than they did a decade ago How to build long-term wealth through real estate while staying flexible enough to adapt as your goals and the market change Follow and Review If you enjoy the show, please follow Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. It helps other listeners discover the show and supports its continued growth. Supporting Resources Connect with Ian: Website - https://www.trove-partners.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ianslater/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-slater-53688124 Connect with Jonathan: Podcast - www.zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com YouTube - www.youtube.com/JonathanGreenere Instagram - www.instagram.com/zenrealestateinvesting Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting Jonathan's Hub Site - www.trustgreene.com Brokerage - https://www.streamlined.properties This episode was produced by Outlier Audio.

Send us Fan MailRhode Island's primary sprint, the Providence mayor's race, and the shakeup in statewide politicsWith early voting underway, Bill Bartholomew and Hummel break down a Rhode Island primary that feels unusually compressed, low-energy, and wide open in several marquee races. They focus on the governor's race, the Providence mayoral primary, and how turnout, apathy, and candidate organization could decide everything.We discuss why the governor's race appears to be Helena Foulkes versus Dan McKee, why Providence mayor could be the most consequential contest on the ballot, and how the attorney general and lieutenant governor primaries are shaped by heavy uncertainty and weak candidate separation. The conversation also zooms out to the collapse of Rhode Island Republican infrastructure and the question of whether independent Ken Block can change the dynamics.Key topicsThe primary feels like a sprint after a long buildup, with very little time to energize voters before election day.Hummel argues that apathy is the dominant force in this cycle, especially because many races feel either predetermined or hard to differentiate.In the governor's race, Dan McKee is framed as carrying a long list of political liabilities, including the Washington Bridge, CVS/opioids, and general voter fatigue.Helena Foulkes is seen as holding a consistent polling advantage, with multiple polls showing her ahead by a meaningful margin.The Providence mayor's race between incumbent Brett Smiley and challenger David Morales is described as the most interesting contest, with Morales bringing national attention and youthful energy.Smiley's strength is his political infrastructure, especially his turnout operation and support from Eddie Catucci, who is described as a master of mail ballots and ground game.The lieutenant governor and attorney general primaries are portrayed as crowded and muddy, with lots of undecided voters and very little ideological separation.The discussion notes that gun policy and constitutional concerns may be pushing some Democratic voters away from more aggressive positions in the AG race.National anti-incumbent sentiment is seen as helping challengers broadly, but not necessarily translating cleanly to every local race.Rhode Island Republicans are described as deeply weakened, lacking a coherent bench, a strong message, or an effective opposition strategy.Aaron Guckian and the Republican gubernatorial field are viewed as weakly positioned, while the congressional races are portrayed as even more chaotic.Ken Block is treated as the most plausible wild card in the governor's race, especially if he can consolidate support or benefit from a one-on-one dynamic.Timestamps(00:00) Opening the primary sprint and why this cycle feels flat (01:43) Why turnout and election-day energy matter more than usual (03:23) Providence mayor becomes the race to watch (05:36) McKee's polling problem and the uphill climb in the governor's race (06:23) What could help McKee and what still works against him (07:31) Smiley's turnout machine versus Morales' grassroots energy (08:42) Why the lieutenant governor and AG races are so unsettled (09:46) Little separation in the AG field and the gun policy divide (11:23) Does national anti-incumbent anger spill into Rhode Island? (13:14) What Providence schools and city management mean for Smiley (14:15) The collapse of the Rhode Island Republican ecosystem (15:55) Why the GOP congressional slate looks so weak (17:14) How Trump hollowed out the state party (19:41) Could Ken Block become the real governor's race alternative? (21:55) Block's media strategy and money challenge (22:25) Election day timing, early voting, and closing thoughtsSupport the showFollow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Terms of Service with Future CaucusA Rhode Island Democrat and a West Virginia Republican, both serving in supermajorities, on why the toughest fights are sometimes within your own party.Terms of Service is a limited series from Future Caucus and TP&R, hosted by Future Caucus CEO Layla Zaidane. People run for state legislature to serve their communities, then find the fine print. This episode brings together Sen. Tiara Mack (D-RI) and Del. Andy Shamblin (R-WV), two lawmakers serving in supermajority chambers, on building coalitions across factions, pay that doesn't match the job, and what it takes to keep good people in office.This series is a partnership between Scan Media and Future Caucus. Executive Producers: Future Caucus and Layla Zaidane. CALLS TO ACTION✅ Leave a rating and review: lovethepodcast.com/politicsandreligion✅ Subscribe on Substack: coreysnathan.substack.com✅ Watch and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligionKEY TAKEAWAYSA supermajority has its own fault lines. Both Mack and Shamblin serve in chambers where their own party holds overwhelming control, and both say their fiercest fights happen within the party, not across the aisle.The fine print of the paycheck. West Virginia delegates earn around $24,000 a year plus per diem, a disruption to career and family that Shamblin says surprises most people who assume lawmakers get rich in office.Building the next generation of lawmakers. Both point to campaign funds covering childcare as a bipartisan fix that's opened the door for more young parents, especially women, to run.ABOUT OUR GUESTSSen. Tiara Mack (D) represents District 6 in Providence, Rhode Island, now in her third term after unseating a 30-year incumbent in 2020 to become the state's first openly queer Black state legislator. She is a former teacher and community organizer. Del. Andy Shamblin (R) represents District 59 in Kanawha County, West Virginia, now in his second term. He teaches history at Nitro High School and has served on Nitro City Council since 2012. Host Layla Zaidane is president and CEO of Future Caucus.LINKS AND RESOURCESWatch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FutureCaucusFuture Caucus: futurecaucus.orgCONNECT WITH USSubstack: coreysnathan.substack.comYouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligionInstagram, Threads, Bluesky, X, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn: @coreysnathanPARTNERSProud to be part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts examining what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.Clarity, charity, and conviction can live in the same room. Yes, really.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailConnor Blier on Providence Ward 13, rent stabilization and local political trustConnor Blier joins Bartholomewtown to explain why he entered the open Providence Ward 13 race and how his personal history in Rhode Island shapes his campaign. The conversation centers on rent stabilization, city leadership, and his broader argument that local politics has drifted away from working-class residents.We discuss Blier's criticism of insider politics, his belief that the recent rent stabilization effort was used as a political tool, and why he says the city needs representatives who answer the phone, show up in neighborhoods, and write policy from lived experience.Key topicsBlier says he entered the Ward 13 race because he sees a repeat of what he experienced in Rhode Island's cannabis industry, where he believes small operators were squeezed out by corruption and insider access.He argues that the original dispensary licensing process hurt local homeowners and small businesses, and says that experience made him wary of how government power can push working people out.The discussion turns to Providence rent stabilization, where Blier says he supports meaningful protection for renters and homeowners, but only if the policy is written carefully enough to avoid harming small property owners and neighborhood families.He claims the rent stabilization push was used as a political maneuver rather than a sincere effort to pass workable legislation, and says working-class people were being turned against each other for electoral purposes.Bill Bartholomew presses Blier on whether the City Council and Mayor Smiley ever had a realistic path to a deal, and Blier responds that the process lacked honesty and clear intent.Blier says his campaign is aimed at local representation first: answering calls, helping residents navigate city services, and being physically present in the ward.He describes Ward 13 as a working-class district and says the city's biggest issue is cost of living, especially housing pressure and the risk of homelessness.He argues Providence has not built enough housing, has failed to keep pace with population growth, and needs to incentivize development while also protecting people already living there.Blier says he is running against the political machine rather than just an opponent, pointing to endorsements, out-of-state money, and establishment ties as signs of a broader insider network.He closes by saying the race is a chance to break that system and restore local, working-class voice to Ward 13.Timestamps00:00 - Ward 13 special election and why Connor Blier jumped in00:30 - Cannabis licensing, small business losses, and Blier's origin story03:03 - What Blier means by corruption in Rhode Island politics06:26 - Rent stabilization becomes the central Providence issue07:24 - Support for tenant protections, but only with real carve outs09:22 - Why Blier says small homeowners could get caught in bad policy10:35 - The recording involving Senator Sam Bell and the rent vote12:45 - Bill challenges the claim that the process was a sham13:45 - Blier argues the council had the votes to pass it15:57 - Why Blier says local government should focus on residents first18:14 - Cost of living, housing pressure, and the working class in Providence19:37 - Record tax rates, city spending, and frustration with priorities20:39 - Why Blier says he is running against the political machine21:29 - Out-of-state money, endorsements, and insider influence22:54 - The Ward 13 opening and Blier's case for a local candidate24:36 - Campaign response, neighborhood reception, and limited resources27:14 - Blier on mayoral politics, local trust, and neighborhood accountability Support the showFollow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

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John Zmirak, Eric Metaxas. Movie About Christian Resistance to the French Revolution, J.J. Carrell- Immigration Stats,  Destructive Darwinism, The Growing Case for Intelligent Design.   John Zmirak The Eric Metaxas Show John ZmirakThe Eric Metaxas  Aug 19 2026  Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, John Zmirak joins Eric to challenge the standard Darwinian account of human origins and discuss the growing case for intelligent design. They examine whether Christians can truly reconcile evolution with Genesis, why Zmirak believes Darwinism undermines the biblical understanding of humanity, Francis Collins and theistic evolution, and the cultural consequences of teaching that human life arose through unguided processes.  John Zmirak Joins0:26 Intelligent Design Vs. Darwinism3:29 Creation Or Evolution?5:11 Were Humans Really Descended From Apes?6:29 Can Christians Reconcile Genesis And Evolution?9:16 Why Darwinism “Multiplies Faith By Zero”11:40 Eric's Encounter With Francis Collins17:14 Deism, Providence, And The American Founders23:05    ----------------------------------------------------------- jjcarrellpolitics• Follow https://www.instagram.com/reels/Dblbbn-SMTw/   --------------------------------------------------------------------- Streaming movie recommended by John Zmirak- https://victoryordeathmovie.com/   When everything you value is on the line, when all you love and believe in is at stake, there's no other choice but to fight for it. Victory or Death Fight for Faith. Fight for Family. Fight for Freedom. --------------------------------------------------------------- Article by John Zmirak- New Book by Chaberek, Greene Probes Evolution as a “Catholic Dilemma” John Zmirak August 5, 2026 Evolution, Faith & Science I recently returned from a two-week wildlife safari through Zimbabwe and South Africa. I visited Victoria Falls, which dwarfs Niagara, the extraordinary Table Mountain, and several wildlife reserves including Kruger National Park. The jeep rides through the brush yielded close encounters with female lions shepherding their cubs, male lions sleeping off meals, a leopard in a tree crunching the skull of an impala, herds of piously maternal elephants — only one of which came close to charging us — and a dozen other species of predator or prey. The high point, I'll confess, was one wildlife encounter in particular: when a troop of baboons charged the outdoor diners at The Black Marlin in Cape Town, driving them to flee, so the apes could stuff their faces with pilfered pasta. Sadly, I was sitting inside, so all I could do was cheer the hairy creatures on from through the window. Privacy Note: On play, Google may track viewers. YouTube's Privacy Policy. The Book of Nature I hope that I'm sufficiently grateful for this encounter with the baroque, sublime abundance of biology that our planet is privileged to host — alone, so far as we know, among the billions of planets. Gratitude should be aimed at a giver, and it was reading the works of Discovery Institute authors that made this easier for me. I could wonder at the tiny penguins that somehow survive in the Mediterranean climate near the Cape of Good Hope, or the birds that live symbiotically with wildebeests by feeding on bloodsucking insects, without the deflating idea lurking in the back of my mind, “This all the result of blind chance and iron necessity, with no crafting intelligence behind it.” Instead, I saw works of art, and found myself thanking the Artist. I was reading the Book of Nature, and seeing in it glimmers of divine action, intention, and generosity — as “natural philosophers” did from Kepler and Newton to Pasteur and Mendel. Back when I unreflectively adhered to the theistic (really deistic) evolution that's preached in most Christian pulpits, I accepted the notion that God was somehow behind every aspect of the cosmos. If pressed, I would have said that God had “guided” or “instigated” the emergence of extraordinary creatures like the zebras that stared at our jeep, the elegant kudus that capered past us through the veldt, the wild dogs that seemed at once so alien and so familiar that it was tempting to hop out and try petting them. (“Do not attempt this,” I was informed by our solemn African guide.) But all of life was at best a convoluted Rube Goldberg contraption, which Someone had set in motion then stepped away to observe. God even had humans in mind — deciding, for some reason, to slowly evolve His earthly image through a long chain of predecessor species, until at some point He chose to implant both rationality and immortal souls in creatures who'd mutated in and then emerged from the womb of an animal. I used to speculate about how that allegedly worked, and how I could reconcile it in some fashion with the Genesis account of God making man directly from the dust of the earth, and woman from his side. I remember thinking, lamely, “Maybe they were identical twins … and He switched Eve's sex before the ape gave birth to them?” Then I stopped bothering, encouraged by modern priests who treat not just Genesis but most of the Old Testament as mostly wholesome mythology, akin to that found in Bulfinch or Edith Hamilton. Christianizing Darwinists Obeying the dictum of 19th-century “Higher Criticism,” Christianizing Darwinists aim to explain away every claim of miraculous action — from the direct creation of man to the parting of the Red Sea, from Jesus' virgin birth to even his Resurrection. I was taught in high school that the last, most crucial Christian miracle, amounted merely to the “ongoing presence” of Jesus in his apostles' hearts and minds. Big whoop. In that sense, Adolf Hitler is still sadly with us. (If you want an account of how and why biblical critics crafted such blinders, read Scott Hahn and Benjamin Wiker's magisterial Politicizing the Bible, which I edited for publication.) Priests, theologians, bishops and even (recently) popes have responded to the popular triumph of Darwinism by dismissing most of the events recounted in Genesis as purely allegorical and moral. Keen to avoid being tarred as “fundamentalists,” and encouraged by some cautious leeway granted to evolutionary thinking by popes such as Pius XII and John Paul II, most Catholics have eagerly accepted that Darwin's theories fully explain the emergence of every living species, even man. Otherwise-orthodox believers have made this intellectual concession, convinced that “the science” is irrefutable, so the theology must make room for it. But what if, in fact, the science is very shaky, and the implications for a Christian worldview profoundly toxic? Those are the questions asked and convincingly answered in a new book, Creation or Evolution? A Catholic Dilemma. It's written in an extremely engaging format — a series of questions posed by science journalist Steve Greene and answered by theologian Rev. Michael Chabarek, O.P. It was Chaberek's previous book, Aquinas and Evolution, that convinced me to take intelligent design seriously, and embark on the journey through the works of Stephen Meyer, Michael Behe, Douglas Axe, and many others — to my profound intellectual and spiritual enrichment. This new book is every bit the equal of Chaberek's earlier work. He lays out the serious evidential weaknesses in the Darwinist claim to have explained the appearance of human beings by incremental mutations from previous apelike species. (For much more detail than this book offers, see Science and Human Origins, from Discovery Institute Press, which Chaberek cites.) He explains how circular logic and wishful thinking pervade the claims of paleontologists to have discovered non-human ancestors for our species, with periodic claims to have found a “missing link” based on tiny bone fragments of indeterminate origin. False First Principles But Chaberek's main focus is not on empirical flaws or gaps in the Darwinist account. Instead, he focuses on the false first principles that motivate, even compel Darwinists to invent their “just so” stories in the first place. Here's a sample of the straightforward, plain-speaking way that the authors convey key philosophical issues: If man did not come from the ape, then how did he come into existence? First, let us consider whether sciences such as paleontology and genetics are actually capable of providing an answer to this question. If man came into existence naturally, then, yes, because science explains the workings of nature. But if man came into existence supernaturally, that is, by the action of divine power exceeding the power of nature, then science cannot explain the beginning of man. Therefore, whether science can provide an answer to this question does not depend on scientific research, but on the previously adopted religious or philosophical assumptions. Chabarek argues convincingly that secularist and materialist assumptions precede and determine the scientific work of Darwinists, essentially forcing them to deny evidence of design, and to make impossible claims for the creative power of mutations — despite the overwhelming odds against blind chance happening upon even a single useful new protein in the entire history of life on earth (as Douglas Axe showed in exhaustive experimental detail in his book, Undeniable). When such bias-inducing reductionist assumptions migrate from the research papers of laboratory scientists into the works of Christian leaders, the consequences are even more baleful, Chabarek warns. If such a central question as the origin of the only rational species, the “image of God,” is to be surgically excised from the domain of religious authority and turned over to materialist scientists, what is to stop that same debunking impulse from undermining every mystery of faith? Should we leave Sarah's miraculous conception of Isaac to the gynecologists, the parting of the Red Sea to the oceanographers, and the resurrection of Jesus to the biologists? That's the inexorable logic of Christians who cling to Darwinist explanations of the “descent of man” from ancestral apes. Far better, Chabarek advises, for Christians who accept a long series of miracles and mysteries as entailed in the redemption of humanity to also make room for the Bible's literal account of the miracle of his creation — from the dust of the earth, by the hand of God. John Zmirak John Zmirak is a senior editor at The Stream and author or co-author of ten books, including The Politically Incorrect Guide to Immigration and The Politically Incorrect Guide to Catholicism. His newest book is No Second Amendment, No First. To read articles from John Zmirak visit- https://chroniclesmagazine.org/author/johnzmirak/   Endorsed Charities -------------------------------------------------------- Pre-Born! Saving babies and Souls. https://preborn.org/ OUR MISSION To glorify Jesus Christ by leading and equipping pregnancy clinics to save more babies and souls. WHAT WE DO Pre-Born! partners with life-affirming pregnancy clinics all across the nation. 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Father Christopher Mahar earned a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy from Providence College in 2000 and subsequently completed his Bachelor's degree in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome in 2003. He was ordained a deacon in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome in 2003 and a priest in the Diocese of Providence in 2004. He currently serves as Pastor at St. Augustine Church in Providence, Rhode Island.  In Today's Show: I have heard that tolerance of evil is evil by its nature, because tolerance will eventually silence the good. Is that true? What exactly did Saint Augustine mean when he said: "Make me chaste but not yet"? How does Catholicism distinguish legitimate development of doctrine from simply preserving later traditions because they are old? What may change in the Church, and what may not? Someone at Mass received his host, and also a couple of other hosts and brought them to 2 other people in Mass. Is that okay? And more. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Traditionally, the Old Testament book of Ruth has been viewed as a love story. But in this series of 12 conversations with author Carolyn Custis James, Mart DeHaan and Elisa Morgan discover that this story of Naomi and Ruth and Boaz is not all about romance. It's about God's ability to make much of broken lives, and how he calls men and women to serve together to build His kingdom.Receive When Naomi's world fell apart, she may have felt that she had lost God's “hesed,” or His sacrificial, costly, voluntary love. But God used Ruth and Boaz to show Naomi He had not abandoned her. Bolstered by God's hesed love, Naomi can then pour out that love on Ruth, Boaz, and her grandson.  As we ponder the blessed alliance between Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz, we see how God provided and protected this humble family that was in the lineage of King David and His Son Jesus. We also get a beautiful picture of how God wants His daughters and sons to work together to build His kingdom on earth.  Reflect  How did Ruth “break the rules” to show God's hesed love to Naomi in Ruth 1:22–2:7? How did Boaz join Ruth in “breaking the rules” in Ruth 2:4–17? What do we learn about Boaz' character and about the power of men and women working together to serve God? How can we see God's fingerprints in Naomi's life based on Ruth 1:6, Ruth 1:20 and Ruth 2:17–23? How do we see God at work in the lives of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz in Ruth 3:1–13? Based on Ruth 3:1, Ruth 3:5–13 and Ruth 4:13–22,  how does Ruth's story embolden you to step out, take responsibility for needs you see, and live more courageously for Jesus?  Respond (Use this prayer to start a conversation with God) “Dear God, thank You that You are always at work in my life. Help me to look for Your fingerprints in every season of my life. Help me to live boldly for Jesus and to share Your hesed love with others.”  Discover more about the topics in this episode with these recommended resources Mentioned in this episode: The Gospel of Ruth   Listen: God Is At Work—The Story of Ruth Part 2—A “Chance” Meeting  God Is At Work Part 3—A Strange Proposal  God Is At Work—The Story of Ruth Part 4—The Providence of God Read: Transformed by Love  Keep Yourselves in the Love of God   Watch: God Loves YOU!   God's Daily Love  

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Surviving 9/11: A Story of Providence, Courage & RemembranceIn this week's Team Never Quit Podcast, Marcus and Melanie meet with Daniel Geraghty, who shares his deeply personal and harrowing account of surviving the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.Daniel was a newlywed, transitioning from military life into the corporate world, and working near the World Trade Center. On that September morning, he was preparing to make his way to Tower 2 for business. A seemingly insignificant series of delays—including an unexpected breakfast with his mother-in-law and spilled coffee on his shirt and tie—changed the course of his life. Those few extra minutes meant Daniel was not inside the South Tower when it was struck at 9:03 a.m.When Daniel emerged from the subway near the World Trade Center, he encountered chaos unlike anything he had ever experienced. Sirens filled the streets. Paper rained through lower Manhattan. Looking toward the Towers, Daniel witnessed the North Tower engulfed in fire and people desperately signaling from above.Then the second plane struck.Daniel recalls the tremendous fireball, the concussion, flying debris, and thousands of people running for their lives. Believing he might die, he still found himself unable to ignore a woman who had fallen in the stampede—until another stranger appeared, lifted her from the street, and carried her to safety. It is an image of humanity and courage that has remained with Daniel ever since.Daniel's story is more than an eyewitness account of one of America's darkest days. It is a powerful reflection on survival, providence, service, courage, and the weight of being given another day. For thousands, September 11 remains a story preserved only in remembrance. Daniel knows how close he came to becoming one of them—and why he remains profoundly grateful that his own story continued.In This Episode, You'll Hear: The seemingly ordinary delay Daniel believes saved his life. His transition from the Army into corporate life in New York City. What Daniel witnessed as he emerged from the subway near the World Trade Center. His firsthand account of the moments before and after the second plane struck. The internal struggle between his military instinct to run toward danger and the realization that he needed to get away. The unforgettable acts of courage and humanity Daniel witnessed in the streets. The emotional burden carried by those who survived. Daniel's reflections on gratitude, remembrance, and why September 11 must never be forgotten. This is an intense, moving conversation about a day that changed America forever—and one man's extraordinary experience of being just minutes away from a very different fate.Listen in as Daniel Geraghty takes Marcus and Melanie back to September 11, 2001, sharing what he saw, what he survived, and the moments that continue to live with him more than two decades later.Support Dan:-  IG:  https://www.instagram.com/dan_getready?igsi=c2R3MjlhN2p0OWg3- Order his book here —> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MJTCQKD?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_mwn_dp_4245V5E8YA3SXW7RTZG4&bestFormat=trueSupport TNQ  - IG: team_neverquit , marcusluttrell , melanieluttrell , huntero13  -  https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquitSponsors:  - Navyfederal.org     - Dripdrop.com/TNQ- vinted.com/TNQ  - davidprotein.com/TNQ- quo.com/TNQ   - mengotomars.com [Team Never Quit]  - bubsnaturals.com [Promo code TNQ]   - mizzenandmain.com   [Promo code: TNQ20]   - masterclass.com/TNQ  - ShopMando.com [Promo code: TNQ]  - Tractorsupply.com/hometownheroes  - meetfabiric.com/TNQ  - Prizepicks (TNQ)   - armslist.com/TNQ   -  PXGapparel.com/TNQ  - bruntworkwear.com/TNQ   - shipsticks.com/TNQ   - stopboxusa.com {TNQ}   - Tonal.com [TNQ]  - greenlight.com/TNQ  - drinkAG1.com/TNQ  - Hims.com/TNQ

Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, historian Richard M. Lim joins Eric to discuss his new book Refusing a Crown: How George Washington Changed the World. They explore Washington's extraordinary decision to give up power, the crisis of civilian control after the Revolution, the Newburgh conspiracy, the role of virtue in the American republic, and Washington's deeply rooted belief in Providence, Scripture, and the importance of Christian faith to the nation's future.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World

It's an Emmajority Report Thursday on The Majority Report On today's program As Angie Nixon enters the general election for Senate in Florida, she is garnering national attention. On Fox News, Scott Hannity tries to scare his geriatric audience with Nixon's platform. Meanwhile, over at Bari Weiss' CBS, Gayle King, in an interview with Nixon, claims that she campaigned with Hasan Piker, which is not true. In desperation to tie Nixon to Piker, King asks if she would campaign with Piker, and Nixon responds by saying she is focused on Florida. Data shows that Angie Nixon overwhelming won in the least college-educated areas of Florida which is very rare for a progressive candidate. Andrea Gonzalez-Ramirez, Senior Writer at The Cut, joins the program to discuss her piece on Puerto Rico's water crisis. David Morales, candidate running to be the Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, joins for a conversation about his platform and campaign. In the Fun Half: Brandon Sutton and Matt Binder join. The Flock camera surveillance crisis is getting worse and worse as a study from Roseville, CA shows that the cameras misread plates 71% of the time. Cops are using Flock cameras to stalk women, falsely arrest people. Former Senator from Georgia and giraffe, Kelly Loeffler tries her hand at a Mamdani-style walk-and-talk video for TikTok, and it does not go well at all. Donald Trump takes reporters on a tour of the new helipad being built at the White House. Scott Jennings tries to claim that Jon Ossoff was being misogynistic when he pointed out the issues with Natalie Harp. all that and more. To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AM Quickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: ZOCDOC: Find and book the right doctor https://Zocdoc.com/MAJORITY SUNSET LAKE CBD: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com. Please fill out this form to request Bryan to come to your town to do stand-up comedy @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's YouTube channel: https://ww.youtube.com/Th3Discourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here: https:/www.youtube.com/@avaraiza

Today On The Eric Metaxas Show, John Zmirak joins Eric to challenge the standard Darwinian account of human origins and discuss the growing case for intelligent design. They examine whether Christians can truly reconcile evolution with Genesis, why Zmirak believes Darwinism undermines the biblical understanding of humanity, Francis Collins and theistic evolution, and the cultural consequences of teaching that human life arose through unguided processes. Later, Chapter CEO Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz joins Eric to explain why Medicare has become so complicated and what seniors should know before choosing coverage.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World

This is Thinking in Public, a program dedicated to intelligent conversation about frontline theological and cultural issues with the people who are shaping them.Steven D. Smith is the Warren Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law. Since earning his law degree from Yale University, Professor Smith has taught at numerous institutions, including the law schools of Notre Dame University and the University of Virginia. Prior to that, he served as a law clerk for three years on the prestigious United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He's a sought-after legal authority, especially on issues of religious freedom. His book Pagans and Christians in the City: Culture Wars from the Tiber to the Potomac was the topic of a previous Thinking in Public conversation, but it is his most recent book, The Godless Constitution and the Providential Republic, that is the topic of this episode of Thinking in Public.You can purchase Professor Smith’s book, The Godless Constitution and the Providential Republic, here.Sign up to receive every new Thinking in Public release in your inbox.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.

Sunny Verma of Locked On Illini joins The Drive to break down the latest surrounding Illinois athletics. Verma discusses why Illinois wide receiver Jayshon Platt could be a special player for the Illini, the importance of special teams, and what role Platt could play as both a receiver and return specialist. Platt is coming off a 2025 season at Florida Atlantic in which he recorded 46 receptions for 720 yards and five touchdowns while also providing a major boost in the return game. The conversation also turns to Illinois basketball and the expected role of Providence transfer Stefan Vaaks. The 6-foot-7 guard averaged 15.8 points and 3.2 assists per game last season and is expected to be one of Illinois' primary playmakers. Plus, Evan's Random Illini Players of the Day!

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Send us Fan MailConnor Burbridge discusses his campaign for U.S. Senate against incumbent Jack Reed, focusing on issues, grassroots strategy, and vision for Rhode Island's future**This episode dives into Connor Burbridge's grassroots campaign, emphasizing bold ideas to challenge the status quo and invigorate Rhode Island politics. If you're interested in innovative policies, campaign strategies, and how a small state can punch above its weight, this is a must-listen.Key Topics:The current state of Burbridge's campaign, including poll numbers, fundraising, and ground game strategiesThe importance of debates and candidate transparency, and Burbridge's efforts to challenge Reed for an open discussionPolicy contrasts: healthcare, elder care, energy crisis, public education, and economic developmentCritique of Reed's fundraising reliance on corporate and defense sector money vs. Burbridge's grassroots approachThe future of Rhode Island's defense sector: defense contracts, offshore wind, and transitioning to green manufacturingThe shift in public sentiment toward government and private sector, and how to rebuild trust through effective public investmentThe importance of early groundwork and relationship-building with industry while in oppositionTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Connor Burbridge's campaign against Jack Reed00:25 - Campaign momentum and voter support in Rhode Island00:51 - Fundraising challenges and grassroots strategy01:36 - Ground game significance and voter engagement03:07 - Reactions from Reed's campaign and debate attempts04:20 - Why debate transparency matters for voters05:01 - Polling insights: internal vs. validated polls06:37 - Campaign growth and policy focus areas07:32 - Key policies: elder care, energy affordability, and education09:00 - The role of big money vs. grassroots in campaigns10:12 - Voter responses to national issues like energy nationalization11:14 - The public's desire for ambitious, big-picture proposals12:20 - Shift in public trust from private to public sectors13:00 - Challenges of government efficiency and rebuilding trust14:07 - The importance of vision in rebuilding government capacity16:00 - What the primary shape of the Democratic Party looks like16:48 - Defense sector economic impact and future growth opportunities20:09 - Transitioning from defense dependence to green energy and offshore wind21:26 - The influence of political change on policy priorities22:11 - Building relationships with industry during opposition23:15 - Supporting grassroots candidates and re-engaging voters Support the showFollow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

Genesis 50+ God is faithful in death+ God is faithful by providence+ God is faithful to redeemGenesis 35:9–122 Peter 3:10-14 + Three Responses to God's Providence Understand Our PurposeReceive His ComfortSubmit To His Lordship 

In Israel, kings and priests were never the same person, but Psalm 110 says the Messiah is both. The king who sits on the throne is also the priest who brings you into his presence.

In part 2 of the Supposed Killer Songs series, Tessa discusses Pearl Jam's song "Jeremy". Eddie Vedder wrote this song shortly after the suicide of a 15 year old boy named Jeremy Wade Delle. Jeremy walks into a classroom armed with a fire arm and takes his own life right in front of his teacher and classmates.The music video is censored and makes it look like a school shooting instead of a suicide. Years after Jeremy's suicide a unstable 14 year old boy named Barry would walk into his classroom and shoot and kill 2 students and a teacher. He had a laundry list of scapegoats that included Stephen King and yes, Pearl Jam's Jeremy.CREDITS & LINKS SUICIDE HOTLINE:1-800-273-8255SONGS IN ORDER AS PLAYED:

Is the housing market crashing? Mortgage rates, home prices in Austin, Memphis, Tampa, San Francisco, and San Antonio, plus this week's CPI, jobs report, and Federal Reserve outlook, all explained.The headlines say the housing market is crashing. So today I'm putting that to the test with the real numbers. Nationally, home listing prices are down 2.4%, but median home prices are actually up 3.2%. I break down which markets are falling the hardest (Austin, Memphis, Tampa, San Francisco, San Antonio) and which ones are still climbing (Providence, Indianapolis, Hartford, Virginia Beach, Chicago), then explain how the mortgage bond market, this week's CPI report, and the jobs numbers are shaping where mortgage rates go next.If you're sitting on the sidelines waiting for the crash, this is the video where I tell you exactly what to check before you make that call: your credit score, your down payment options, and what mortgage payment you actually qualify for.For more market breakdowns and data, check out the blog: https://www.therateupdate.com/blog

Full Text of Readings Monday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 419 The Saint of the day is Saint Joan of the Cross Saint Joan of the Cross' Story An encounter with a shabby old woman many dismissed as insane prompted Joan of the Cross to dedicate her life to the poor. For Joan, who had a reputation as a businesswoman intent on monetary success, this was a significant conversion. Born in 1666, in Anjou, France, Joan of the Cross worked in the family business—a small shop near a religious shrine—from an early age. After her parents' death she took over the shop. She quickly became known for her greediness and insensitivity to the beggars who often came seeking help. That was until she was touched by the strange woman who claimed she was on intimate terms with the deity. Joan of the Cross, who had always been devout, even scrupulous, became a new person. She began caring for needy children. Then the poor, elderly, and sick came to her. Over time, she closed the family business so she could devote herself fully to good works and penance. She went on to found what came to be known as the Congregation of Saint Anne of Providence. It was then she took the religious name of Joan of the Cross. By the time of her death in 1736 she had founded 12 religious houses, hospices, and schools. Pope John Paul II canonized her in 1982. Reflection The downtown areas of most major cities hold a population of “street people.” Well-dressed folks usually avoid making eye contact, probably for fear of being asked for a handout. That was Joan of the Cross' attitude until the day one of them touched her heart. Most people thought the old woman was crazy, but she put Joan on the road to sainthood. Who knows what the next beggar we meet might do for us?Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

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I have the tremendous pleasure of welcoming to the show an incredibly talented and respected writer, educator, and journalist, Phyllis Karas! Phyllis Karas is a professor of journalism at Boston University, a stringer for People Magazine, and the author of ten books.  Brutal-- The Untold Story of My Life Inside Whitey Bulger's Irish Mob was a NYT bestseller; The Onassis Woman, was the subject of a Dateline NBC Special.  Her work has appeared in Vogue,  Miami Herald, Boston Magazine and Moment Magazine,where her story on Kosher Slaughter received the Simon Rockower Award for Excellence. She has been interviewed on Extra, Access Hollywood and Hard Ball. We are going to chat about her latest offering, a deeply personal account.  "Curse of the Blumenthals", the history of one close-knit New England-based, Jewish American family and their dark relationship with alcohol, from bootlegging arrests in 1920s Providence, a drunk driver killing six members of their family in 1935, the 1954 murder of a Boston seamstress committed by teenager Ronnie Blumenthal, to Ronnie's death and burial in 2012 in an unmarked pauper's grave, ending the curse. New York Times bestselling author Phyllis Karas is on this episode of Necronomicast! Phyllis Karas Official Website "Curse of the Blumenthals" available at Amazon Support Necronomicast at "Buy Me A Coffee"!  Thank you!

Providence was the first health system in the United States to commit to becoming carbon negative by 2030, a goal that spans 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics, and 120,000 caregivers across seven western states. In this Insight from Episode 104: Practicing Green Health, Beth Schenk, PhD, RN, FAAN, Chief Environmental Stewardship Officer at Providence, explains what it takes to make an operational rather than just aspirational commitment. She describes the WE ACT framework and scorecard that allows Providence to track resource use, cost, and carbon emissions month by month across every hospital, and explains her practical answer to the question she hears most from other hospitals: where to begin.   To listen to this Insight clip's full episode, visit the SEE YOU NOW Podcast Episode 104: Practicing Green Health on APPLE, SPOTIFY, YOUTUBE, or your favorite streaming platform.  Learn more about See You Now. Visit the ANA Innovation website for additional resources. https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/innovation   Have questions or feedback for the SEE YOU NOW team? Future episode ideas? Contact us at hello@seeyounowpodcast.com. 

Send us Fan MailBill Bartholomew welcomes URI professor Marta Gomez-Chiarri and Lisa Carnevale from RI Commerce for a discussion on a recently awarded grant that bolsters Rhode Island's position in the blue economy Support the showFollow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

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She made headlines across the country during the World Cup, when she marched at the front of a Tartan Army parade in Providence. She has also appeared at events ranging from New England Patriots games to local festivals. Dawn and her owner, Justin Taymes, joined host Edward Fitzpatrick on the Rhode Island Report podcast to talk about her appearances. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Enjoy chilling tales of the Loup Garou, the Boo Hag, the Moon-Eyed People, and many more supernatural entities in this collection of spooky Southern US encounters.Beneath live oaks laden with Spanish moss, on humid nights thick with the scent of honeysuckle, creatures and spirits stalk the woods and towns of the American South. From Confederate ghosts to places haunted by history, from mysterious objects with suspected interstellar origins to the putrid stench of a humanoid monster, Sherry Malaver Parada takes you on a tour of the peculiar happenings below the Mason-Dixon Line.Join us on a stroll under the magnolias with these macabre tales that have defined the term "southern gothic." The mystery is thicker than granny's gravy, so sit down for some cryptids, cornbread, and a whole mess of strange.Sherry Malaver Parada holds an MA in Human Services from the University of Providence and is the Executive Director at a counseling center. Her passions are education, research, folklore, urban legends, and writing. When she's not writing grants for her job or books about her passions, Sherry enjoys painting, drawing, spending time with her pets, and going all out for Halloween.https://www.sherry-malaver-parada.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

On December 20th, 2022, a doctor at Women and Infants Hospital in Providence looked at Lindsay Clancy's medication list and decided she was too medicated to safely enter their postpartum program. That doctor picked up a phone and called the nurse practitioner prescribing them. Nobody answered. Nobody called back. Thirty-five days later her three children were dead.Today that nurse practitioner testified, and Kevin Reddington read her the note.Day 11 in Plymouth Superior Court, on what happened to be Lindsay Clancy's 36th birthday. Julie Paul retook the stand and got a one-minute cross that was more devastating than any of the grillings that came before it. Rebecca Jollotta, the psychiatric nurse practitioner who inherited Clancy's care in November 2022, spent nearly the entire day answering for a treatment record she only ever saw a fraction of. And before the jury walked in, Judge William Sullivan heard argument on whether a former McLean Hospital social worker who posted about the trial on TikTok can testify about holiday staffing on a psychiatric unit.I go through the MyChart messages Clancy sent her provider in December, in her own words, in real time. I go through the bipolar question and the 5K that nobody knew about. And I get into the detail nobody else is covering: Jollotta could not get her patient's psychiatrist notes, could not get the McLean records, and did not know about fourteen psychiatric appointments, but she could pull every controlled substance Clancy had ever been dispensed in Massachusetts in about ninety seconds. We built one interoperable health database in this country. We built the one that watches you.Also in here: why blaming HIPAA for this is a myth, with the actual regulation cited. Why there are five inpatient perinatal psychiatric programs in the entire United States and forty-five states have none. And why every provider on that witness stand is also a defendant in a civil suit over the same care.***This episode is not editedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-unfiltered-political-analysis--4433638/support.Website: http://www.wesawthedevil.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/wesawthedevilRobin's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/robin_wstdTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/WeSawtheDevilInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wesawthedevilpodcast.TikTok: tiktok.com/@wesawthedevilpolitics

Erico Montalvo grew up in Rhode Island without a father in the picture and a mother too consumed by the streets to be present — and by the time the system found him he had already cycled through juvenile detention multiple times and built an identity that the streets had shaped long before he was old enough to understand where that path was going. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he shares what happened just days after he turned 18 — an accidental altercation with a veteran that turned into a self-defense situation that ended in the veteran's death — and what being charged with murder instead of recognized as a victim of circumstance actually produced over the ten years he spent fighting his case from inside a Rhode Island county jail before finally taking a manslaughter plea deal and accepting a 13 year sentence. _____________________________________________  #prison #selfdefense #truecrimestories _____________________________________________ Thank you to FACTOR & HIMS for sponsoring this episode: Factor: Head to https://factormeals.com/lockedin50off and use code lockedin50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until! _____________________________________________ Hims: Visit https://hims.com/lockedin to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. _____________________________________________ Connect with Erico Montalvo: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicoStillMadeit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricostillmadeit/ Website: https://linktr.ee/Ricostillmadeit _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Guest Introduction 00:22 Early Life in Providence 02:00 Mother's Mental Health & Upbringing 03:13 Father's Deportation 05:00 Feeling Like an Outsider as a Kid 07:36 First Wrong Turns & Finding Identity 10:31 Gang Culture in Providence 16:00 Homelessness & Juvenile Detention 19:27 Getting His GED in Juvenile 21:00 Sponsor Segment: Factor Meals 23:07 Turning 18 & a Spiritual Warning 28:00 Close Calls on the Streets 30:40 The Night of the Incident 37:22 Fight, Stabbing, and Escape 43:03 Learning the Victim Died 43:50 Realizing the Victim Was a Veteran 47:00 Hiding Out and Seeking Help 50:03 Getting Arrested 52:54 Interrogation & Initially Charged with Murder 01:00:00 First Lawyer & a Broken System 01:05:59 Meeting Dawn Huntley, a New Lawyer 01:09:32 Adapting to Prison Life 01:13:00 Finding Faith in Prison 01:21:00 Starting to Turn His Life Around 01:30:00 Facing a 60-Year Offer 01:37:00 COVID Stalls the Case 01:41:00 Considering Trial 01:49:00 A Shocking Plea Deal: 25 Years with 3 to Serve  01:55:50 Walking Through the Sentence 02:03:11 Release and Adjusting to Freedom 02:08:00 Finding Purpose and New Community 02:14:20 No Regrets and a Mission _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

By mid-December 2022, Lindsay Clancy's psychiatric nurse practitioner had exhausted her outpatient tools. Rebecca Jollotta had spent weeks adjusting medications while Clancy messaged her constantly about worsening symptoms, intrusive thoughts, and sleeplessness she could not shake.Clancy faces three first-degree murder charges in the deaths of her children at the family's Duxbury home on January 24, 2023. She has admitted to the killings. Her attorneys argue postpartum psychosis and bipolar disorder left her unable to distinguish right from wrong. Prosecutors contend she planned the deaths and carried them out with intent.On December 12, Jollotta recommended partial hospitalization. Three days later the couple called to report Clancy's worst day and persistent thoughts of ending her life. Jollotta told them to seek evaluation at Massachusetts General Hospital.They chose Women & Infants Hospital in Providence instead, a postpartum-specific program. Jollotta anticipated a two-week admission. Clancy spent one day. Reddington asked on cross-examination whether the facility turned her away because staff believed she had been overmedicated.Jollotta was the sole provider who had raised a bipolar possibility, telling Clancy and her husband Patrick at a December 6 appointment that the medication reactions concerned her. Patrick dismissed the diagnosis. Jollotta never consulted Dr. Jennifer Tufts, who was prescribing to Clancy simultaneously. On redirect, prosecutor Jennifer Sprague asked whether Jollotta ever believed Clancy was experiencing postpartum psychosis. Jollotta answered that she did not.Listen Anywhere You Get Podcasts: https://pod.link/1655749292Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJgJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#LindsayClancy #ClancyTrial #TrueCrime #PostpartumPsychosis #PlymouthSuperiorCourt #DuxburyMA #HiddenKillers #MaternalMentalHealth #CriminalResponsibility #KevinReddington

One program in the treatment timeline was designed specifically for postpartum patients. Women & Infants Hospital in Providence ran a partial hospitalization track for mothers dealing with mood disorders after childbirth. Lindsay Clancy's nurse practitioner sent her there in mid-December 2022 on an urgent basis.The Commonwealth alleges Clancy murdered her three children, Cora, Dawson, and Callan, at the family's Duxbury home on January 24, 2023. She has acknowledged killing them. Her defense asserts she was in a psychotic state driven by postpartum illness. The prosecution argues she acted rationally and with planning.Jollotta anticipated Clancy would remain in the program for two weeks. According to testimony at Plymouth Superior Court, she stayed for a single day. Reddington pressed Jollotta on whether staff declined to admit Clancy over concerns about overmedication.Jollotta testified she was troubled by the early departure and told Clancy in a message that group therapy and additional support could help. She was reluctant to taper Seroquel because it had been easing Clancy's depression and sleep. Before leaving for vacation, Jollotta left a written taper plan on December 21.Reddington produced hospital records suggesting Women & Infants attempted to reach Jollotta and received no answer. She denied receiving any call. Jollotta acknowledged she never communicated with Dr. Jennifer Tufts, the psychiatrist managing Clancy's medications at the same time. The prosecution closed by asking whether Jollotta ever suspected postpartum psychosis. She testified she had not.Listen Anywhere You Get Podcasts: https://pod.link/1655749292Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJgJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#LindsayClancy #ClancyTrial #TrueCrime #PostpartumPsychosis #PlymouthSuperiorCourt #DuxburyMA #HiddenKillers #MaternalMentalHealth #CriminalResponsibility #KevinReddington

In this episode, Costi Hinn sat down with Drew Bauer to discuss the heartbreaking loss of Drew and Savannah's daughter, Joy, and the difficult journey that led to her birth. Faced with repeated pressure to abort their daughter, they chose instead to trust God's sovereignty, uphold the sanctity of life, and remain faithful through unimaginable suffering.Their testimony is a powerful reminder that even in life's deepest valleys, God is present, His purposes are good, and His grace is sufficient.

Father Christopher Mahar earned a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy from Providence College in 2000 and subsequently completed his Bachelor's degree in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome in 2003. He was ordained a deacon in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome in 2003 and a priest in the Diocese of Providence in 2004. He currently serves as Pastor at St. Augustine Church in Providence, Rhode Island.  In Today's Show: Why are so many people unbelievers? Am I allowed to buy a pre-owned/vintage rosary online if it is likely or even probable that the rosary is already blessed? How does one confess past sins? ​​Should Catholics avoid Sturgis? And more. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Providence and Promise, Part 4 - Moses, presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz. In this episode we discuss providence in the life of Moses, showing that God's purposes do not depend on us getting new revelation from God. The events of his early life may appear to be by chance, yet it all happened according to God's providential will. (duration 00:29:14) Click here to play

A freak tornado drove the British army out of Washington. A supernatural fog hid 9,000 soldiers in rowboats on a dark river. Farmers with muskets nearly collapsed the republic before it had a constitution. These aren't myths — they're the parts of American history nobody put in your textbook. What if the founding was stranger than anything you were taught? Lance Wallnau goes deep on the hidden stories behind America's founding — from the Mayflower's secret divide to the acts of Providence that kept the revolution alive when everything said it should have died. In this episode: * The Mayflower wasn't a ship full of saints — fewer than half were Christians, and the two groups nearly came to blows before they ever touched land * The Mayflower Compact: the first uneasy deal between faith and fortune in America * The "unnatural fog" at the Battle of Long Island that evacuated 9,000 soldiers overnight, undetected * Valley Forge: 2,000 men dead from cold and hunger — and why Washington refused to leave * The freak storm of 1814 that doused the flames and scattered a British army from a burning Washington D.C. * Shays' Rebellion: the armed uprising that made the Constitution necessary * Why George Washington genuinely did not want to be president This is America's 250th year. Knowing where we came from changes how you see where we're going. Podcast Episode 2171: Mysterious Stories You Never Heard About Our Founding | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast

Description:In this Book Club edition of For the Love, Jen sits down with novelist Annie Hartnett to talk about The Road to Tender Hearts — a book Jen calls heart-wrenching, heartwarming, weird, hilarious, and deeply satisfying all at once.They open with a very funny catch-up from Me Camp, the solo month Jen takes every July. This year she's in a tiny lake town in Canada, cooking, meeting neighbors, reading on the deck at sunset — and buying blueberries for scones instead of checking her calendar.From there, Annie traces her path from high-school art major to novelist, and the two teachers whose offhand comments redirected both of their lives. She unpacks the real backstory behind the novel: a Providence rental house that delivered basement floods, gas leaks, black mold, vicious rats, a falling tree, and a neighborhood tragedy — all in 2020 — and the anxiety that followed her to a new town anyway. Her answer was to write down every bad thing she feared could happen to her family, then make it as funny as she possibly could.Jen and Annie also get into:PJ Halliday, built from Annie's dad and grandfather — lottery dreams, storytelling, lollipop trees and allPancakes the death-predicting cat, inspired by Oscar, a real Rhode Island nursing-home catWhy Ivy and Fred keep loving PJ, and what that tells us about himHow a talking cat in chapter one bought Annie the freedom to go very darkWriting grief, addiction, and fear without losing the comedyThe “year of floundering” that starts every new bookWhy readers mourn whichever character they want, no matter what the author intendedJen closes by asking what Annie's reading, and Annie makes a hard case for Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash.Thought-provoking Quotes:“Life is suffering and joy.” — Pancakes, The Road to Tender Hearts“I realized in that class that I could be exactly who I am. I could be weird and I could be really accepted.” — Annie“Your words are not wasted. The stuff that you say into our little ears when we are formative and searching can absolutely set me on a path.” — Jen“She took my face in her hands and said, Jennifer, you have a gift for words and you should use it.” — Jen“I will put every bad thing that I think could happen to my family in a book, but I will make it as funny as possible.” — Annie“That's how I feel like that's the only way you get through bad things — to talk about them. But also to make them funny.” — Annie“I love people despite their flaws, sometimes because of their flaws.” — Annie“He has to be loved before he can really… he wants to be in the family.” — Annie, on PJ“The year of floundering, when you spend a year just flopping around like a fish out of water.” — AnnieResources Mentioned in This Episode:The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie HartnettUnlikely Animals and Rabbit Cake by Annie HartnettLost Lambs by Madeline CashGuest's Links:Website - https://www.anniehartnett.com/Instagram - https://instagram.com/annie_hartnettNewsletter - https://www.anniehartnett.com/newletterConnect with Jen! ...

Even when life doesn't make sense, God is still at work. Dr. Tony Evans unpacks the biblical truth of God's providence through Joseph's remarkable story.