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In this Provider of the Week episode of the ProcureTech Insider podcast, host Jyothi Hartley speaks with Darshan Deshmukh, President of ProcureAbility. ProcureAbility is a leading procurement and supply chain services provider, offering advisory, managed services, digital solutions, and talent support to help organizations drive measurable value and build sustainable procurement capabilities. In this episode, Darshan shares how ProcureAbility has evolved from a traditional consulting model into a full-service partner, one that not only identifies opportunities but also helps clients execute and sustain results over time. From their focus on procurement-specialized talent to their emphasis on becoming a seamless extension of client teams, this discussion highlights what it takes for high-performing procurement teams to move beyond strategy and deliver consistent outcomes and value to the business. In this episode, you'll learn: -How ProcureAbility structures its services across advisory, managed services, staffing, and digital -Why talent specialization is a core differentiator in procurement delivery -How they measure success through both traditional KPIs and "client implied promise" -The growing importance of revenue enablement and supply chain resilience as procurement metrics -What procurement leaders should expect as AI reshapes service delivery models Links: Darshan Deshmukh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darshan-deshmukh/ AOP Provider Directory - ProcureAbility: https://artofprocurement.com/provider-directory/procureability Subscribe to the AOP Newsletter: https://resources.artofprocurement.com/art-of-procurement-podcast-subscribe Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtofProcurement
Most founders are not lacking information. They're lacking activation. In this episode, you'll hear Part 1 of our Provider to CEO Panel from ALT, featuring POP Leadership Academy members Jill Canes, Shannon Morrow, and Dr. Jill Goodman. Despite leading different businesses in different markets and stages of growth, they share a common thread: a commitment to investing in their leadership development and becoming the CEOs their businesses required them to be. We explore one of the biggest growth barriers business owners face: confusing knowledge with transformation. From conferences and podcasts to books, trainings, and endless saved content, many leaders spend years learning without ever fully implementing what they already know. We'll talk about the difference between consuming information and activating it. Because real business growth doesn't happen when you learn something new. it happens when you operationalize it, embody it, and consistently execute it. Together, we discuss what it really takes to transition from provider to CEO, the mindset shifts that accelerate growth, and how leadership activation creates lasting operational change. If you've been asking yourself, "What else do I need to learn?" This episode may challenge you to ask a more powerful question: "What do I need to fully activate?" Tune in for Leadership Lesson #7: Don't Just Learn, Activate. Resources → Watch this episode on YouTube → Learn more and register for The Owner + Practice Manager Leadership Intensive → Subscribe to The Blueprint → Learn more & book a call with our team to learn if the Pop Leadership Academy is right for you! → Follow Kaeli on Instagram: @kaeli.lindholm
In this lecture, we explore Allah's beautiful name Al-Razzaq (The Provider), learning that true sustenance goes beyond wealth and that contentment comes through trusting Allah's wisdom in all forms of provision.
What happens when providing for someone you love starts feeling less like an act of love and more like a job?In this episode of The Cognac Room, we explore the difference between being a provider and feeling used. Many people enter relationships willing to give, support, and sacrifice for their partner, but what happens when that effort isn't reciprocated, appreciated, or respected?We discuss why some providers become resentful, how entitlement can quietly creep into relationships, and the warning signs that a partnership may have become one-sided. Is the problem the money, the effort, or the feeling that your value is tied solely to what you can provide?Join us as we unpack the role of appreciation, reciprocity, expectations, and accountability in healthy relationships.In this episode:• Provider vs. being used• The difference between support and obligation• Why resentment builds in relationships• When appreciation disappears• Financial expectations in modern dating• Reciprocity, respect, and partnership• Knowing when you're valued versus utilizedPull up a chair, pour up a glass, and let's discuss.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Cognac Room listeners get 10% off of your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/cognacroom
Cameron is joined by Natalie Peckman, an elite aesthetic ecruiter, and they discuss the challenges of provider recruitment in the aesthetics industry. They explore the importance of social media in finding top-tier talent, the unique recruitment process that involves relationship building, and the significance of effective onboarding and retention strategies. They also delve into compensation models and the need for practice owners to proactively manage their recruitment efforts to ensure growth and success. Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Medical Millionaire!Takeaways:Recruiting top-tier talent is a massive challenge for practices.Many practices misidentify their issues as marketing problems rather than hiring problems.Social media can be a powerful tool for recruitment when used effectively.Building relationships is crucial in the recruitment process.A unique recruitment process involves headhunting rather than traditional methods.The interview process should focus on cultural fit and candidate evaluation.Compensation models should be attractive and incentivize performance.Onboarding and retention strategies are essential for long-term success.Practice owners often wait too long to hire, leading to desperate decisions.Proactive recruitment is necessary for sustainable growth.Medical Millionaire: The Blueprint for Scaling a World-Class Medical Aesthetics PracticeWelcome to Medical Millionaire, the go-to podcast for forward-thinking Medspa owners, Medical Aesthetics leaders, Plastic Surgery & Dermatology practices, Concierge Wellness clinics, and Elective Healthcare entrepreneurs who are ready to scale with intention and operate like a true, high-performing business.If you're building, growing, optimizing, or preparing to exit your aesthetics or wellness practice, this show is your competitive advantage.Hosted by Cameron Hemphill Your Guide to Sustainable, Scalable Growth Your host, Cameron Hemphill, is one of the most trusted growth strategists in Medical Aesthetics and Elective Wellness.With over 10 years in the industry, Cameron has helped scale 1,000+ practices and more than 2,300 providers, working alongside the most recognized KOLs, national brands, EMRs, tech companies, and private equity groups, shaping the future of aesthetics. From marketing to operations, from finance to leadership, Cameron brings a real-world, data-driven perspective on what it takes to turn a practice into a powerful business engine.What This Podcast Is All About: Each episode takes you behind the scenes of the fastest-growing practices in the country, revealing the systems, strategies, and mindset required to win in today's Medical Aesthetics landscape.Expect tactical insights, step-by-step frameworks, and conversations with:Industry thought leadersTop injectors & medical directorsEMR & tech innovatorsOperations expertsMarketing strategistsPrivate equity & M&A advisorsWellness and longevity pioneersThis is where aesthetics, business, technology, and wellness converge. What You'll Learn on Medical Millionaire Every week, you'll access expert guidance to help you scale profitably and predictably, including:Marketing & Brand PositioningCRM + Lead Management SystemsPatient Acquisition & ConversionEMR Optimization & Tech Stack ArchitectureSales Psychology & Consultation MasteryFinance, KPIs, and Practice EconomicsOperational Workflows & AutomationIndustry Trends Backed by Real Benchmark DataPatient Retention & Lifetime Value ExpansionMindset, Leadership & Team DevelopmentWhether you're opening your first location or running a multi-million-dollar enterprise, you'll gain the clarity and direction to grow with confidence. A Show Designed for Every Stage of Practice Growth Medical Millionaire breaks down the journey into four essential stages, showing you exactly how to move from one to the next:Startup – Build the foundation and attract your first wave of patientsGrowth – Scale revenue, expand services, and strengthen operationsOptimize – Increase efficiency, margins, and customer experienceExit – Prepare your practice for maximum valuation and acquisitionIf You're Ready to Grow, This Is Where You Start. Tune in weekly for actionable insights, expert interviews, and the exact playbooks high-performing practices use to dominate their markets. This is the podcast for Medspa owners who want more than a job; they want a scalable, profitable, industry-leading business. Welcome to Medical Millionaire.Let's build your practice into the empire it deserves to be.
For more information regarding this CME/CE activity and to complete the CME/CE requirements and claim credit for this activity, visit:https://www.mycme.com/courses/the-evolving-role-of-antibody-drug-conjugates-in-metastatic-triple-negative-breast-cancer-10800SummaryThis CME/CE-certified podcast will provide multidisciplinary clinicians with an evidence-based update on the evolving role of TROP2-directed antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in the frontline treatment of metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. A medical and an ocular oncology specialist review the latest efficacy and safety data from pivotal clinical trials evaluating ADCs, their integration into contemporary treatment algorithms, and guideline recommendations based on PD-L1 status, BRCA mutation status, and immunotherapy eligibility. Learners will explore key factors influencing treatment selection, compare the benefits and limitations of more established therapeutic options, and examine practical strategies for preventing, recognizing, and managing ADC-associated toxicities. Special emphasis will be placed on multidisciplinary approaches to the management of ocular adverse events and other clinically significant toxicities to optimize patient outcomes and support safe implementation of these therapies in clinical practice.Learning ObjectivesEvaluate the current and emerging clinical evidence surrounding the use of trophoblast cell-surface antigen 2 (TROP2)-directed antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in the first-line treatment of metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)Integrate TROP2-directed ADCs into frontline treatment regimens for metastatic TNBC based on the latest clinical evidence, guidelines, and patient- and tumor-specific factorsApply multidisciplinary and patient-centric strategies for the prevention, recognition, and management of toxicities associated with the use of TROP2-directed ADCs in patients with metastatic TNBCThis activity is accredited for CME/CE CreditThe National Association for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The National Association for Continuing Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.The National Association for Continuing Education is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 121222. This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours (which includes 0.50 hours of pharmacology). For additional information about the accreditation of this program, please contact NACE at info@naceonline.com.Faculty and Moderator Aditya Bardia, MDProgram Director, Breast Medical Oncology, UCLAProfessor of Medicine, UCLALos Angeles, CADr. Bardia has disclosed the following financial relationships:Consultant: Alyssum, AstraZeneca/Daiichi, BMS, Eli Lilly, Genentech, Gilead, Menarini, Merck, Novartis, Pfizer, VyomeAdvisor/Advisory Board: Alyssum, AstraZeneca/Daiichi, Eli Lilly, Genentech, Gilead, Menarini, Merck, Novartis, Pfizer, VyomeContracted Research: AstraZeneca/Daiichi, Eli Lilly, Genentech, Gilead, Menarini, Merck, Novartis, PfizerStock options: Vyome (immuno-inflammatory and rare diseases)All of his consultant, advisor/advisory board, and contracted research disclosures are related to cancer.Maura Di Nicola, MDAssistant Professor of OphthalmologyBascom Palmer Eye InstituteMedical Director of Imaging and EchographyBascom Palmer Eye InstituteMiami, FLDr. Di Nicola has disclosed the following financial relationships:Consultant: AbbVie (ophthalmology), SpringWorks Therapeutics (oncology)Advisor/Advisory Board: AbbVie (ophthalmology)Research Grant: Castle Biosciences (ocular oncology)Please review additional planner disclosures here.Disclosure of Commercial SupportThis educational activity is supported by a medical education grant from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals and a medical education grant from Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.Please visit http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.
Help is available for families who lost a Medicare provider after Minnesota's revalidation process. Sheletta chats with her friends from the Minnesota Department of Human Services to offer resources available to help families access the services they need. https://mn.gov/dhs/find-care/
In this practical and heart-checking episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose kick off a brand-new series on Biblical financial stewardship—helping moms raise girls who handle money with wisdom, contentment, and Christ-centered purpose. From lighthearted conversation about being a "spender" or a "saver" to deeper reflections on what money reveals about our hearts, this episode gently guides listeners into a Biblical understanding of stewardship. Rachael and Natalie break down this foundational concept into three simple practices—giving, saving, and spending—while reminding us that how we manage money ultimately reflects what we trust, value, and believe about God as our Provider. In a culture marked by consumerism, comparison, and financial anxiety, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective: money is not inherently good or evil—but it can quickly become a place where our hearts drift. Through Scripture and personal stories, the hosts encourage families to reject both fear-based scarcity and indulgent excess, instead embracing a posture of faith-filled responsibility. The Raising Godly Girls Minute featuring Patti Garibay reinforces a powerful truth—our daughters are watching. The habits we model today will shape how they approach money tomorrow. From family budget conversations to everyday spending decisions, our example matters more than we think. You'll also hear honest reflections on the financial pressures facing the next generation—from rising costs to economic uncertainty—and how we can equip our girls with something far more valuable than wealth: resourcefulness, gratitude, and trust in God. Because ultimately, the goal isn't to raise girls who are rich—but girls who are faithful stewards of whatever God provides. With practical tools like distinguishing between needs and wants and inviting your daughter into the "why" behind your saving habits, this episode equips you to bring faith into everyday financial decisions—right where your family lives. Two Things to Remember: Be honest about the difference between wants and needs in your family's spending. Let your daughter see the "why" behind your saving habits—connect it back to your faith in God. Scriptures Referenced: Matthew 6:11 1 Timothy 6:10 Philippians 4:11–19 Psalm 23:1 Visit raisinggodlygirls.com for more encouragement and faith-based parenting tools. Learn how to find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org.
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What if you could build a practice that serves not just kids, but their parents too—all under one roof? Today's guest launched her business during maternity leave, and now she owns a multidisciplinary clinic, supports other therapists, and even created a virtual parenting library. I can't wait for you to hear her story.I'm thrilled to introduce you to Jacklin Bloodgood, a speech-language pathologist, business owner, and one of the amazing students of the Start Your Private Practice program. Jacklin is a Jersey Shore native based in Manahawkin, New Jersey, and she is the owner and founder of Just Speechie LLC and The Therapy Hub LLC.What started as a way to spend more time with her newborn daughter has turned into so much more. Today, Jacklin runs a growing practice with multiple revenue streams: in-home therapy, school contracts, a shared clinic space, and now a virtual video library for parents. She proves that you don't need a business degree or a 5-year plan, you just need to take the next small step.Jacklin Bloodgood earned her Master's Degree in Speech and Language Pathology, as well as her undergraduate degree in K-12 and Special Education, from Seton Hall University. She is passionate about treating communication and feeding disorders in children and adults, and she brings that same dedication to mentoring other clinicians.In 2025, Jacklin opened The Therapy Hub, a multidisciplinary clinic that takes a whole-family approach by including child-centric and adult services under one comprehensive roof. From speech, occupational, and physical therapy to mental health support, lactation, nutrition, and more, The Therapy Hub brings together trusted, independent providers who share a common goal: supporting your family as a whole. Each provider operates within their own specialty while collaborating to create a more connected, seamless experience — so families don't have to navigate it alone.Then in 2026, these businesses came together to curate The Little Years Library by The Therapy Hub. It is an exclusive video library that brings expert guidance into your home, created by five different pediatric experts in disciplines ranging from speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, behavioral therapy, and infant feeding therapy/lactation consulting—so parents can move through each stage with more ease and confidence.Outside of work, Jacklin enjoys spending time with her husband, her two children, and her two dogs. She especially loves being outside at the beach or park—living the Jersey Shore life she grew up loving.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Starting her practice during maternity leave so she could be home with her daughterThe simple math that made her realize private practice was actually more time at home and more incomeHow she "accidentally" signed her first school contract — and turned it into her first hireHow she built The Therapy Hub: a one-stop-shop space serving kids AND their parents, plus a virtual video library reaching families everywhereJacklin is truly proof that you don't need to have it all figured out. She didn't plan on owning a clinic by year three. She just kept taking the next small step — and you can too.Want to build a private practice that grows with your life not around it? Learn more about the Start Your Private Practice program, where clinicians like Jacklin got the tools, community, and confidence to launch. Visit www.StartYourPrivatePractice.com to get started.Or, if you already have an existing private practice and you're ready to take it to the next level we'd love to support you inside the Next Level Private Practitioner. You can learn more at www.nextlevelprivatepractitioner.com.Whether you want to start from scratch or grow an existing practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance you deserve. Visit www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned:Follow Jacklin on Instagram: instagram.com/justspeechietherapy/ and instagram.com/therapyhubvillage/Check out her website: www.JustSpeechieTherapy.comWhere We Can Connect:Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-practice-success-stories/id1374716199Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independentclinician/Follow Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jena.castrocasbon/
Sheri and Matt have covered the ways emotional safety improves relationship dynamic for the person on the receiving end: nervous system regulation, peace and relaxation, and comfort being authentic and vulnerable. In this episode, they consider the benefits for the person providing the emotional safety. Don’t do it just for her. Do it for yourself, too. Please go to UntoxicatedSurvey.org to better understand the impact of alcohol and/or emotional abuse on you and your family. Whether you are the drinker or the partner, whether you feel a lack of emotional safety or don't really know what that means, we can help you feel supported. Take the survey and learn more about our Echoes of Recovery and SHOUT Sobriety programs. You've got this, and we've got you.
When you thought you've heard it all, you need to check out this Fowl Life Eat Wild Series. Award winning Chef Ellie Lawton teams up with Sous Chef Salazar and TFL Midwest Host Joel Kleefisch for Duck Tongue Stir fry. You won't believe how delicious. To feed the whole camp, you'll need to watch your bag limits! This episode is brought to you by Travel Wisconsin, Camospace, and Banded Brands!
Dr. Phillip Chavez who specialized in character formation and is the founder of The Men’s Academy joins Trending with Timmerie: Episode Guide What is the God-intended mission of Man? (1:40) Leader (4:56) Protector (26:11) Listener question (37:56) Provider (42:05) Tomorrow on Trending (50:55) Resources mentioned: The Men’s Academy https://themensacademy.org/ Complete my Joy by Bishop Olmsted https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?recnum=12046 Pope Pius XI — Casti Connubii (1930) https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xi_enc_19301231_casti-connubii.html Mothers and work: What’s ’ideal’? https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2013/08/19/mothers-and-work-whats-ideal/
Ary Rosenbaum talks about who a plan provider's greatest competitor is, and it's surprising.
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The Minister for Children Norma Foley has announced new maximum fee caps for early learning and childcare services who receive Core Funding from the State. For reaction to this Anton spoke to Elaine Dunne, Chair of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers.
You leave your prenatal appointment and get in your car. And something just feels off.You are confused. Unsettled. Maybe a little worried about your body or your baby. And you spend the whole drive home trying to figure out what just happened in there and what you are supposed to do about it.In this episode, I am walking you through exactly what to do when something does not feel right with your provider.Whether it is an induction conversation that caught you completely off guard, a big baby warning that sent you straight to Google, or a provider you are just not sure about anymore. And I am being really honest in this one, too, because I have nodded and smiled my way out of appointments that did not feel right, gotten in my car, and completely lost it. I was a doula. I knew better. And I still did it.
In this episode, Carey Ketelsen, President of Virtix Health, joins the podcast to discuss how healthcare organizations are transforming risk adjustment through prospective outreach, AI-enabled workflows, and stronger payer-provider collaboration. She shares insights on improving documentation integrity, aligning incentives, and building patient-centered risk adjustment programs that support long-term success in value-based care.
Think you've got a great PR strategy? Let's find out! In today's episode, I have Whitney Lee of True Story PR on to help you measure the success of your public relations. We're diving into paid vs. organic content, the client experience, and her best strategies for being discovered by potential new patients. Review full show notes and resources at mollycahill.com/podcastMentioned in this Episode:1 hour pick my brain call: mollycahill.com/pickmybrainConnect with Whitney:Website: truestorypr.coInstagram: instagram.com/truestorypublicrelationsBrand Rescue Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brand-rescue-public-relations-unfilteredConnect with Molly:Website: mollycahill.comInstagram: instagram.com/mollyacahillHolistic Marketing Hub holisticmarketinghub.com/enroll
Most private practice owners think they understand their numbers. But when you actually ask them? They don't.In this episode of the Private Practice Owners Club podcast, Adam Robin introduces a powerful new series that will completely change how you run your clinic.This is not theory. This is not motivation. This is a step-by-step breakdown of the exact metrics that drive profitability, efficiency, and long-term survival in private practice.Because here's the truth:
Provider-centric marketing can be one of the strongest ways for a med spa to create trust before a patient ever walks through the door. Kevin, Mitch, and Andrea break down why provider-focused ads often outperform service-based campaigns, but also why they create new challenges around creative quality, ad performance, team dynamics, provider retention, and operational follow-through. They talk through the difference between marketing the business, the service, and the provider, plus how accountability workflows, landing pages, organic content, patient stories, and strong reporting can support the full journey. The conversation also gets into what happens when some provider ads perform better than others and why the answer is not always as simple as turning ads off. RESOURCES: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/goodies WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/C1V8grSsW54 LEARN MORE AND JOIN THE ALPHA COMMUNITY: https://www.partnerwithalpha.com/ FOLLOW ALPHA AESTHETICS PARTNERS: https://www.instagram.com/partnerwithalpha/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alpha-aesthetics-partners/
If your finances are out of control, everything else starts to feel unstable. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we break down one of the most important responsibilities of leadership: taking ownership of the finances inside your household. Because real leadership does not just happen in business. It starts at home. You cannot scale a business, take bigger risks, or think clearly when your personal finances are chaotic. If there is no structure, no plan, and no awareness around the numbers, stress follows you everywhere. Paul explains why financial responsibility is not about control. It is about protection. A real provider does not guess. They track, plan, execute, and create stability for the people depending on them. In this episode, you'll learn: Why financial leadership starts with facing the numbers How avoiding your finances creates pressure and instability Why reviewing your money weekly builds clarity and confidence How structure at home gives you more freedom to grow in business Why providers must remove uncertainty from their household When your finances are organized, your mind is free. When your home is secure, you can move with more confidence. And when you create stability for your family, you give yourself the foundation to take bigger shots in the marketplace. Set the standard. Lead with discipline. And take ownership of the money. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQ LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream” www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Just when you thought The Fowl Life Eat Wild series couldn't get any better, TFL host Chad Belding and Nutrien Ag Solutions Jeff Tarsi joined Joel Kleefisch in the studio. Between Chef Lawton's awesome Wild Turkey recipes and Turkey camp dinners, the crew hammered out strategies for Thunder chicken success and ag management importance that will make you look differently at wild game conservation. You'll be yelling for more. This episode is presented by Nutrien Ag Solutions, and brought to you by Travel Wisconsin, Camospace, Oakley Sunglasses, The Provider Culinary, Mojo Outdoor, Napa Valley Olive Oil, and Gator coolers!
On our journey through exploring God's names, Aaron Beaulieu shares many amazing truths about God's constant love and covenant care for us; in advance of our knowing what we need.
On our journey through exploring God's names, Aaron Beaulieu shares many amazing truths about God's constant love and covenant care for us; in advance of our knowing what we need.
On our journey through exploring God's names, Aaron Beaulieu shares many amazing truths about God's constant love and covenant care for us; in advance of our knowing what we need.
On our journey through exploring God's names, Aaron Beaulieu shares many amazing truths about God's constant love and covenant care for us; in advance of our knowing what we need.
On our journey through exploring God's names, Aaron Beaulieu shares many amazing truths about God's constant love and covenant care for us; in advance of our knowing what we need.
On our journey through exploring God's names, Aaron Beaulieu shares many amazing truths about God's constant love and covenant care for us; in advance of our knowing what we need.
On our journey through exploring God's names, Aaron Beaulieu shares many amazing truths about God's constant love and covenant care for us; in advance of our knowing what we need.
On our journey through exploring God's names, Aaron Beaulieu shares many amazing truths about God's constant love and covenant care for us; in advance of our knowing what we need.
The proposed Single Neighbourhood Provider Contract could significantly reshape how services are commissioned and delivered at neighbourhood level, but with many details still to be confirmed, PCNs are being faced with important decisions now. In this episode, Ben Gowland is joined by Robert McCartney, Senior Associate at Hempsons, to discuss what we know so far about the SNP Contract, the growing focus on neighbourhood footprints, and how local PCN DES variations could provide opportunities for PCNs to begin implementing change without waiting for national guidance. They explore the practical steps PCNs can take to strengthen their position, including leadership, governance, incorporation, and service redesign. Robert shares why proactive PCNs may be best placed to influence the future of neighbourhood working, maintain control of local services, and demonstrate their ability to lead change across their communities. Introduction (0:08) What are PCNs and practices asking for support with right now? (0:41) Why are some PCNs preparing for the future while others are taking a wait-and-see approach? (1:25) What impact are funding changes having on PCNs and workforce planning? (2:46) What is the Single Neighbourhood Provider (SNP) Contract? (4:09) How could neighbourhood footprints affect PCN boundaries and membership? (6:01) Can multiple PCNs work together under a neighbourhood model? (7:44) Does collaboration increase the risk of another organisation holding the contract? (9:13) What do the new PCN DES local variations mean for practices? (10:39) Could local DES variations reduce the need for an SNP Contract? (11:11) What opportunities do local variations create for service redesign? (13:47) How do local variations differ from the SNP Contract? (14:50) What should PCNs be doing now to prepare for the future? (17:44) How can proactive leadership help PCNs retain influence and control? (19:58) What practical steps should PCNs take to implement neighbourhood working? (20:36) Do PCNs have the leadership and management capacity needed for change? (22:18) Is incorporation necessary to prepare for the SNP Contract? (23:55) When does setting up a company make sense for a PCN? (24:17) Can federations provide an alternative to incorporation? (26:20) How long does incorporation take and what are the common mistakes? (27:56) Visit the Hempsons website here. For all enquiries about the Ockham podcast, please contact Ben Gowland here.
Join us with Pastor Mike Benson in our series titled Jesus Is... as we dive into Part 3: Our Provider.
When the Brook Dries Up | Anchored in Troubled Waters | Season 9 Episode 23Podcast DescriptionElijah was exactly where God told him to be, and yet the brook still dried up. In this message, we look at what happens when a season of provision begins to change, how God sustains His people in unexpected ways, and why a dried-up brook does not mean God has abandoned us. The brook may dry up, but the God who provided it is still faithful.Alternate Podcast Description 2What happens when the place God used to sustain you begins to dry up? In 1 Kings 17, Elijah is sent by God to the brook Cherith, fed by ravens, and sustained in a season of drought. But after a while, the brook dries up. This message looks at trusting God through changing seasons, unexpected provision, and the next word that often comes after the brook runs dry.Alternate Podcast Description 3A drying brook does not always mean God has abandoned you. Sometimes it means He is moving you into the next season of obedience. In this message, we follow Elijah from Cherith to Zarephath and learn to trust the Provider more than the provision. The method may change, but the Source remains faithful.
Opener 1. When you wanted to do something as a kid, did you have a specific parent you went to first to ask for permission? What made you choose one over the other? 2. What are the different names, titles, or nicknames people call you depending on the setting (e.g., at work, at home, by old childhood friends)? What does the various names say about your relationship or role in that environment? Discussion 1. Read Matthew 3:13-17. If you were standing on the banks of the Jordan River witnessing this moment firsthand, what would your impression be? What does this scene show us about the distinct presence of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit working all at once? Look at the roles highlighted in the sermon: God the Father: Creator, Protector, Provider. God the Son: Redeemer, closer than a brother, shows us the Father’s heart. God the Holy Spirit: Comforter, Guide, the one who empowers us to follow Jesus. 2. Which person of the Trinity do you naturally find it easiest to relate to right now? Which role do you feel you need to experience more deeply this week? The Trinity is three distinct persons but ONE God. When we ask the practical question, “Who do I pray to? Father? Son? Holy Spirit?”, the sermon’s ultimate answer is a resounding “YES!” because prayer is fundamentally about relationship. 3. How does shifting your focus from a theological puzzle to an invitation into a relationship change the way you talk to God this week? How has this week's sermon about the Trinity and the Holy Spirit grown you? What questions does it raise? Application 1. What does it look like for you to invite the Holy Spirit to be your Guide and Helper, and the one who empowers you to walk with Jesus this week? Close in Prayer Spend time in prayer freeing ourselves from the anxiety of “getting prayer right”. Thank God for drawing us into relationship with Him , and ask the Holy Spirit to comfortably guide, help, and empower everyone to walk closely with Jesus this week.
Who is Jesus? 5.31.26 Dr. Jeff Dowdy Mark 6:30-44
Provider leaders Michael Marchant (Sutter Health) and Michael Westover (Providence Health) share their real-world experiences implementing HL7 Da Vinci standards referenced in CMS-0057-F Final Rule and the impact these efforts are having on prior authorization workflows, interoperability, and value-based care. The discussion explores the challenges, lessons learned, and benefits of payer-provider collaboration to enable more efficient, real-time data exchange and improve the healthcare experience for all stakeholders.
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iotum named the only Canadian key CPaaS provider by S&P Global on its worldwide list of 25 platforms as company, Helping UCaaS Providers Punch Above Their Weight with CPaaS, AI and Branded Communications, Podcast By Doug Green “Let us worry about it. Let the product people do what we're good at, and you can service your customers.” iotum has been named by S&P Global as the only Canadian key CPaaS provider on its worldwide list of 25 platforms, a recognition that comes as the company is launching a new softphone for UCaaS resellers. In this CCA podcast, I spoke with Jason Martin, CEO of iotum, about what the recognition means, how iotum is helping UCaaS providers expand their offerings, and why CPaaS, AI and branded communications are becoming more important to the next phase of the channel. The conversation centered on a familiar challenge in the communications market: many providers began as PBX companies, moved into UCaaS, and then continued adding services as customer expectations changed. Today, customers want messaging, video, branded applications, automation and AI-enabled communications experiences. For many resellers, the question is how to deliver those capabilities without having to build everything themselves. Martin said iotum is helping providers solve that problem through CPaaS capabilities and through its role in the Crexendo and NetSapiens ecosystem. For Crexendo partners, he said iotum can provide services that allow resellers to “punch above their weight,” offering advanced capabilities under their own brand. Those capabilities include A2P messaging, video and a new softphone that is becoming popular with NetSapiens users. The model is designed to let channel partners stay focused on customer relationships, while iotum handles the product and platform work behind the scenes. That is an important distinction. In a market where customers increasingly expect integrated communications experiences, smaller providers often need access to enterprise-grade tools without taking on the cost and complexity of developing them internally. iotum's approach gives those providers a way to extend their offerings while maintaining their own brand identity. The S&P Global recognition also points to a larger trend. CPaaS is no longer simply an enterprise developer category. It is becoming a practical way for UCaaS providers, resellers and channel partners to add communications capabilities that can be branded, integrated and delivered as part of a broader customer relationship. Martin also discussed how the communications industry is being shaped by regulation, global market changes and AI. iotum operates in highly regulated environments, including the U.S., Canada and Europe, and Martin noted that providers have to think carefully about compliance, customer trust and the requirements of different markets. Looking ahead, Martin said agentic AI will be “massive,” but he framed the opportunity in practical terms. Rather than replacing human communication, he sees AI adding to what communications providers already do. For iotum, that means an API-focused future in which AI agents can use communications tools to help people connect, collaborate and get work done. That point matters for service providers. As AI becomes more embedded in communications, the opportunity will not simply be to sell another feature. The larger opportunity will be to connect AI, voice, messaging, video and customer workflows in a way that helps businesses communicate more effectively. For channel partners, the message is clear: the next phase of cloud communications will reward providers that can combine trusted customer relationships with new technical capabilities. iotum is positioning itself as one of the companies helping partners make that jump. Learn more: https://www.iotum.com/
The crowd followed Jesus not because they understood His divine nature, but because He fed them. How often do we fall into the same trap, wanting God's provision without truly wanting the Provider?If you have a story where Jesus has changed your life since you been here at Shelter Cove we would love to hear about it here: https://beyond.sheltercovelive.com/storiesCONNECT WITH SHELTER COVE HERE AT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheltercove Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheltercovelive Website: https://sheltercovelive.com #Bread #John #ShelterCove
Is fear standing in the way of saying yes to Jesus after graduation?**NEW SERIES!!** For the next four weeks we're discussing barriers of calling; four common issues that stand in the way of completely surrendering ourselves to Jesus after graduation. And we're starting with a discussion about fear. We're joined by veteran InterVarsity staff, Joanne Acevedo and Lucas Wencl, who point us to God as Counselor, Shepherd, and Provider and remind us that even when (not if) we experience fear, we can fully rely on Him to supply our every need.RELATED EPISODEWhat Should I Do About My Anxiety? (E180) - Apple, Spotify, YouTubeSTAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★
Pastor Patrick Austin opens with a warm and relatable childhood memory — sneaking a peek at the Sunday sports section before church — to introduce what he calls one of the most misunderstood and most neglected of the Ten Commandments: "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy" (Exodus 20:8). Rather than offering a checklist of what is and isn't allowed on Sundays, Pastor Patrick reframes the entire conversation. God has graciously given us a day of rest, he argues, not as a burden to bear, but as a gift designed for our good and for His glory. In a world addicted to busyness, productivity, and the constant buzz of notifications, we have drifted far from God's good design of work and rest — and in doing so, we are missing out on something far greater than a day off. At the heart of the sermon, Pastor Patrick walks through three ways this day of rest functions as a gracious gift. First, it positions us rightly before God, reminding us weekly that He is the Creator, the Provider, and our Savior — and we are not. Second, it points us to the Lord of the Sabbath, Jesus Christ, who in Matthew 11:28-30 extends an open invitation to cease striving and find true rest in Him. Third, drawing from Hebrews 4, it prepares us for the eternal rest that is still to come — a rest that no promised land, no vacation, and no Sunday afternoon nap can fully satisfy. The weekly rhythm of rest is a foretaste of heaven itself. Pastor Patrick closes with practical and pastoral wisdom for how believers at Bay Leaf Baptist Church can honor the Lord's Day — by gathering faithfully for worship, showing mercy to others as Jesus did, working diligently during the week, and resting well on Sundays. With refreshing honesty, he shares his own struggle as a self-described control freak who had to learn — sometimes painfully — that his rest is not found in his work or his striving, but in Christ and in Christ alone. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM) CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration
One of the difficult balances in life is knowing when enough hishtadlut has been done so that a person can place the matter fully into the hands of Hashem. On one hand, we are obligated to make hishtadlut in order to fulfill our needs. But on the other hand, if a person overdoes hishtadlut it is considered an infraction, reflecting an underlying belief that results are dependent upon human effort rather than solely upon Hashem. One of the greatest tests in life is believing that although we are the ones making the efforts, the results themselves have nothing to do with those efforts. Hashem alone decides the outcome. He merely requires enough hishtadlut for the result to appear natural within the normal way of the world. Sometimes Hashem specifically places a person into situations where he feels completely powerless so that he can discover this truth more clearly — that his help was always coming only from Hashem. Once a person has put in a reasonable effort, one of the greatest things he can do afterward is stop chasing people and begin speaking more to Hashem. Rabbi Betzalel Bloy from Bnei Brak related that after investing enormous effort writing, organizing, and preparing the shiurim of his Rabbi for publication, he finally reached the last stage before printing the sefer. Everything was ready. He felt strongly that the sefer would bring tremendous chizuk to many people. There was only one thing missing: Money. He needed thousands of dollars to print the sefer and had no idea where the funds would come from. He worked very hard collecting small donations from various places, but after all the effort, he still managed to gather only one-third of the amount he needed. People advised him to approach a certain wealthy individual who might be interested in supporting the project. Rabbi Bloy gathered his courage and went to speak with him. He explained the greatness of the sefer, the importance of its message, and how many people could potentially benefit from it. The wealthy man listened carefully and then replied: "Go to another wealthy man at this address. Whatever amount he gives you, I will contribute half of it." Rabbi Bloy left the meeting feeling crushed and embarrassed. He did not know whether the man genuinely intended to help or was simply trying to avoid responsibility. More than anything, the entire experience was emotionally painful. The thought of now having to approach another wealthy individual filled him with dread. But he desperately wanted to publish the sefer. Unsure what to do next, he went to ask his father for advice. His father then gave him one sentence that completely changed his perspective. "Don't do anything else," he said. "Just talk to Hashem." His father understood that Rabbi Bloy had already done what was reasonable. Continuing further would only push him emotionally beyond his limits. Hearing those words brought Rabbi Bloy tremendous relief. He now felt permitted to stop chasing people and simply turn to Hashem. That night he poured out his heart in tefillah. The next morning, he did the same during Shacharit. Then, that very afternoon, the second wealthy man suddenly called him. "The first donor told me about your sefer," he said. "We decided that I will cover two-thirds of the remaining amount, and he will cover the other third. We are very happy to participate in your project." Within a short amount of time, the money was paid and the sefer went to print. Rabbi Bloy later reflected that his father's words taught him the true perspective on hishtadlut. A person must make an effort. But once he has done what is reasonable, Hashem does not require more than that. Hashem loves when we ask Him directly for our needs — and for that, we never have to feel embarrassed. The more we recognize Who the true Provider is, the more blessing Hashem places into our hishtadlut.
This week on the show, we have my friend and returning guest, Troy Valencia. If you're not already familiar with him, he is cofounder of retreat company Root and Wisdom, an iboga provider, and cofounder of nonprofit Sacred Roots Foundation — a 501(c)(3) dedicated to reconnecting with and preserving ancestral traditions in Gabon.With a background in chemistry and East-West psychology, Troy is now completing his final dissertation for a clinical psychology degree. His mission in life is clear: to relieve suffering. Through his work with the sacred root, iboga, he has found it to be a powerful ally in that mission. He is a wealth of knowledge on all things iboga, and in this episode, he paints a vivid picture of iboga's effects on the body, mind, psyche, and spirit.Highlights from this episode:* How to ensure reciprocity with iboga and the indigenous keepers of the plant in Gabon, Africa* The difference between iboga and ibogaine* Why someone might choose to work with iboga* How iboga works on the mind* Can someone become addicted to iboga?Learn more about working with Troy Donate to Sacred Roots Foundation Connect and Learn More: https://www.instagram.com/rootandwisdom/ https://www.instagram.com/sacredrootsnonprofit/ https://www.instagram.com/troyvalencia_/ https://www.youtube.com/@RootandWisdom Related Episodes: Whispers of Living Beyond the Mind with Troy Valencia #77Whispers of Liberation from Suffering with Troy Valencia #54Whispers of Gabon and My Initiation with the Bwiti #79Whispers of Wisdom from My Recent Iboga Journeys #64Whispers of Service and Iboga with Joaly Trinidad #57Learn more about the School of Whispers: www.schoolofwhispers.comIf you'd like to learn more about working with Stephanie, click here. Sign up for the monthly newsletter to receive a free e-book on the Five Element Theory and to stay up to date on podcasts, retreats, workshops, and more. Contact Stephanie here Connect with Stephanie: Instagram- @schoolofwhispersInstagram (personal)- @__steef___FacebookYoutube
"Procurement has to become an ecosystem builder for the enterprise, because no enterprise can do everything by itself in today's world." - Saurabh Gupta Procurement leaders are feeling the pressure to "be AI-first," yet most struggle to get past the hype and deliver real business value. With AI reshaping buying categories and challenging process norms, now is the time to rethink procurement's role. In this ProcureTech Insider episode, Saurabh Gupta, President of HFS, joins Jyothi Hartley to talk candidly about how AI is forcing procurement to confront old habits and rethink category strategy. Saurabh introduces practical frameworks for CPOs striving to become strategic partners, not just operational gatekeepers. He shares how blending services and software is creating a new buying challenge, and why procurement must finally forge closer ties to business outcomes and work across traditional silos. In this episode, Saurabh discusses how to: Pinpoint the "debts" holding procurement back from adopting AI Build a balanced 4P framework for tracking AI's value Prepare for the rise of "services as software" and what it means for category management Shift the procurement mindset from reactive support to enterprise ecosystem builder Links: Saurabh Gupta on LinkedIn The CPO mandate: Seize the AI moment and claim the strategy seat Subscribe to the AOP Newsletter Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube
Welcome to Day 2863 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2863 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 127:1-5 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2863 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2863 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Song of Ascent – The Architect, the Watchman, and the Warrior In our previous episode on this grand expedition, we climbed through the seventh Song of Ascent, Psalm One Hundred Twenty-Six. We stood in the tension of the “already, but not yet,” remembering the unbelievable, dream-like rescue of God's people from exile, while desperately praying for a fresh outpouring of His grace. We learned the profound, agricultural lesson of the sower. We discovered that in the contested territory of this fallen world, we often have to plant our seeds in tears, exhausted by the spiritual warfare around us. Yet, we anchored our souls to the unbreakable, cosmic guarantee that those who weep as they plant will eventually return singing, carrying a massive, joyful harvest. Today, we take our next deliberate steps upward on this ancient pilgrim trail. We are exploring the eighth song in this magnificent collection. We are turning our attention to Psalm One Hundred Twenty-Seven, verses one through five, in the New Living Translation. Interestingly, this specific psalm is attributed to King Solomon. Solomon was the ultimate builder of the ancient world; he built the glorious Temple, fortified cities, and amassed unprecedented wealth. Yet, in this psalm, he pauses to deliver a sobering warning about the futility of human ambition. He teaches us that building a physical empire, or a lasting family legacy, is entirely useless if the Architect of the cosmos is not the one holding the blueprints. Let us step onto the trail, and learn how to build a legacy that actually lasts. The first segment is: The Futility of Autonomous Ambition Psalm One Hundred Twenty-Seven: verses one and two. Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones. This magnificent stanza opens with a definitive, double-sided declaration of human limitation. “Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good.” To truly grasp the weight of these words, we must view them through the lens of the Ancient Israelite worldview, specifically regarding the Divine Council and the cosmic rebellion. When human beings attempt to build a house, a dynasty, or a fortified city without the authorization and the active presence of Yahweh, they are essentially repeating the catastrophic sin of the Tower of Babel. At Babel, humanity sought to build a localized empire, a massive tower to reach the heavens, in order to make a great name for themselves, completely autonomous from the Creator. That act of autonomous ambition resulted in God disinheriting the nations, confusing their languages, and placing them under the jurisdiction of lesser, rebel spiritual principalities, the fallen elohim. Therefore, any city, or any human institution, built outside the cosmic order of God, is inherently vulnerable. It belongs to the chaotic, unstable realm of the rebel gods. You can hire the greatest architects, lay the thickest foundation stones, and post the most highly trained sentries on the walls, but if the Most High God is not the active Protector of that territory, the entire enterprise is spiritually bankrupt. It is destined to collapse into the dust. This reality brings us to the deeply psychological, and practical, observation in verse two. “It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones.” The rebel gods of the surrounding pagan cultures demanded endless, anxious labor from their followers. The deities of Canaan, Egypt, and Babylon were viewed as cruel taskmasters, requiring constant sacrifices and frantic appeasement just to ensure the rains would fall, and the crops would grow. The kingdom of darkness thrives on human anxiety. It wants you waking up before dawn, terrified of failure, and going to bed late, exhausted and consumed by the stress of basic survival. But Solomon, the wisest king of Israel, calls this frantic, autonomous striving “useless.” It is vanity. It is chasing the wind. He draws a sharp, beautiful contrast between the oppressive systems of the world, and the loving economy of Yahweh. “For God gives rest to his loved ones.” Other translations say, “He provides for His beloved even in his sleep.” The God of the Bible is not a cruel taskmaster. He is the loving Father who provides Shalom—complete, restful wholeness. This does not mean that believers are called to be lazy. We are called to be diligent, responsible stewards of creation. But the motivation changes entirely. We do not work out of a suffocating, paralyzing fear of starvation, or a desperate need to build our own autonomous empires. We work from a place of profound rest, knowing that the Sovereign Lord is the ultimate Provider, and that He is intimately guarding the house we are building. The second segment is: The Divine Gift and the Rejection of the Fertility Cults Psalm One Hundred Twenty-Seven: verse three. Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. Suddenly, the psalm pivots. Solomon shifts the metaphor from building a physical house out of stones and cedar, to building a household, a dynasty, made out of human lives. He declares, “Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” In our modern culture, we might read this simply as a sweet, sentimental statement about the joy of parenting. But in the ancient Near East, this was a massive, aggressive theological claim. It was an act of profound spiritual warfare. The nations surrounding Israel were deeply entrenched in fertility cults. They worshiped gods like Baal and Asherah, believing that these localized, rebel deities controlled the womb, the rain, and the harvest. When a couple wanted to conceive a child, they would participate in the corrupt, often deeply immoral, rituals of the pagan temples, frantically trying to manipulate the gods into granting them fertility. By stating that “Children are a gift from the Lord,” the psalmist is explicitly stripping all power and authority away from the false gods of Canaan. He is reminding the pilgrims that Baal has absolutely no jurisdiction over human life. The womb is not controlled by the chaotic forces of nature; it is the exclusive, sovereign domain of Yahweh. Every single child is a direct, intentional inheritance, and a precious reward, handed down by the Creator of the universe. To build a family legacy, you do not turn to the frantic, anxious practices of the world; you look upward, to the Giver of all good things. The third segment is: The Warrior's Quiver and the Expansion of the Kingdom Psalm One Hundred Twenty-Seven: verses four and five. Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior's hands. How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them! He will not be put to shame when he confronts his accusers at the city gates. Having established the divine origin of the family, Solomon introduces one of the most striking, martial metaphors in the entire Psalter. “Children born to a young man are like arrows in a warrior's hands.” Why does he compare children to weapons of war? Because, in the biblical worldview, raising a family is not a neutral, passive activity. It is an act of strategic, generational combat. The world is contested territory, deeply infected by the lies, the injustice, and the chaotic rebellion of the dark spiritual principalities. When you raise children in the fear and admonition of the Lord, you are intentionally shaping imagers of God, preparing them to push back against the darkness. Consider the nature of an arrow. An arrow is not meant to be kept safely inside the quiver forever. A warrior carefully shapes the shaft, balances the weight, sharpens the arrowhead, and attaches the fletching. All of this meticulous, grueling preparation is done for one specific purpose: to launch the arrow outward, into enemy...
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