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LINDBERGH'S TRANSITION TO PUBLIC ANTI-INTERVENTIONIST Colleague H.W. Brands. H.W. Brandsdetails Lindbergh's transition into a public anti-interventionist figure. Motivated by his father's persecution during WWIand a desire to avoid another European quagmire, Lindbergh utilizes his celebrity to broadcast isolationist views on the radio. Brands notes that while British officials dismissed Lindbergh as a political "schoolboy," the aviator argued that American interests differed distinctively from the British Empire's survival, and that the US should not bail them out. NUMBER 2

MCNAMARA'S PRIVATE TURN AGAINST THE WAR Colleague William Taubman. By 1966, McNamara had privately turned against the war, confessing to aide John McNaughton his desperate desire to "bring the boys home," yet he maintained public support for the conflict out of loyalty to the presidency. He faced intense anti-war hostility, including a confrontation at Harvard where he was trapped by students, and was deeply shaken by the self-immolation of Norman Morrison outside his Pentagon window. Although he organized the military defense of the Pentagon against protesters, he later admitted that he sympathized with their views and would have shut the building down had he been leading the demonstration. NUMBER 7 1968

PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT: A PRIVATE HERO GOES PUBLIC TO OPPOSE INTERVENTION Colleague H.W. Brands. The discussion focuses on Charles Lindbergh's decision to leverage his fame for radio airtime upon returning to the United States in 1939. Despite his deep distrust of politics, Lindbergh felt compelled to speak out to prevent America from repeating the mistakes of World War I.

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There is something terrifyingly honest in these stories because they do not allow us to hide behind good intentions or spiritual reputation. They expose how thin the veil is between holiness and destruction when the heart is not fully purified of anger and envy. Florentius is not portrayed as weak or negligent. He is guileless. He prays. He fasts. He entrusts his life to God so completely that even a wild bear becomes obedient to the rhythm of his prayer. Creation itself recognizes innocence when the human heart is simple. The bear does not argue. It does not rebel. It returns at the sixth hour. It submits to fasting schedules. It becomes a brother. And then men who pray and chant psalms murder it out of envy. The Evergetinos does not soften this. Envy is not a small flaw. It is demonic participation. The Devil enters precisely where comparison takes root. Their teacher does not work miracles. Another is becoming known. Something inside them twists. They do not attack Florentius directly. They kill what he loves. That is how envy works. It strikes sideways. It wounds through the innocent. What follows should frighten anyone who thinks holiness gives permission to anger. Florentius prays for justice. He does not strike with his hands. He strikes with words. And heaven responds. The punishment is immediate. Public. Irreversible. And the most horrifying part is not the leprosy of the guilty monks but the lifelong repentance of the holy one whose prayer was answered. Florentius spends the rest of his life calling himself a murderer. That should stop us cold. God answers his prayer and Florentius is undone by it. He learns too late that the tongue can kill just as surely as a knife. Gregory is mercilessly clear. Revilers do not inherit the Kingdom. Not murderers. Not adulterers. Revilers. Those who curse. Those who wound with speech. Those who let anger become a prayer. Then the Fathers press the knife deeper. Makarios meets the same pagan twice. Once he is cursed and beaten almost to death. Once he blesses and converts a soul. The difference is not the pagan. The difference is the word. The disciple speaks truth without love and becomes an occasion of violence. The elder speaks love without flattery and becomes an occasion of resurrection. One word produces blood. Another produces monks. An evil word makes even a good man evil. A good word makes even an evil man good. This is not poetry. It is spiritual law. We want crosses without insults. We want asceticism without humiliation. We want holiness that never contradicts our self image. The Fathers laugh at this illusion. We behold the Cross and read about Christ's sufferings and cannot endure a single insult without defending ourselves internally. Not even outwardly. In the heart. That is where the battle is lost. Abba Isaiah is ruthless because he knows how fast anger multiplies. Do not argue. Do not justify. Make a prostration before your heart rehearses its case. Silence is not weakness here. It is warfare. If the insult is true repent. If it is false endure. Either way the soul is saved if the tongue is restrained. The bear was obedient. The monks were not. The pagan ran in vain until he was greeted with mercy. Florentius learned that holiness without restraint of speech can still become an instrument of death. And the Fathers leave us with no escape. Words are not neutral. They either heal or rot the body of Christ. This teaching burns because it strips us of our favorite refuge. We excuse anger as clarity. We baptize sharp speech as righteousness. We call curses discernment. The Evergetinos exposes this lie mercilessly. One word can unleash hell. One word can open the Kingdom. The question is not whether we pray. The question is whether our words crucify or resurrect. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:05:16 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Page 336 Hypothesis XLIII 00:05:29 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Philokaliaministries.org/blog 00:09:36 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Page 336 Hypothesis XLIII 00:09:55 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: http://Philokaliaministries.org/blog 00:11:58 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Page 336 Hypothesis XLIII Volume II 00:12:32 Angela Bellamy: What is the name of the book please? 00:12:45 Jessica McHale: Same here in Boston 00:13:06 Jerimy Spencer: Aloha Father, from a ‘chilly' 78° O'ahu

The rift between Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene reflects Trump's long-standing pattern of transactional loyalty rather than any real ideological dispute. Greene rose to prominence as one of Trump's most aggressive defenders, amplifying his attacks on institutions, critics, and even fellow Republicans, and she was rewarded with praise and proximity when her loyalty was absolute. That changed once she began voicing frustration over how Trump and his allies were handling fallout from the Epstein revelations and the broader demand from the base for transparency. Rather than engaging with the substance of those concerns, Trump reverted to form—treating any deviation as betrayal and signaling, implicitly or explicitly, that Greene was expendable the moment she became inconvenient.Trump's response underscored a core weakness in his leadership style: he demands unwavering fealty while offering none in return. Greene, once celebrated as a MAGA firebrand, quickly found herself subjected to the same scorched-earth tactics Trump has used against countless former allies, revealing that loyalty in Trump's orbit is conditional and revocable at a whim. The episode highlights Trump's instinct to deflect pressure by turning on allies instead of confronting uncomfortable facts, particularly when those facts threaten his personal narrative or his circle of friendsto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Nick Floyd shares the importance of humility, preparation, and trusting God's work—encouraging campus ministers to boldly and authentically invite students to respond to the gospel. SHOW NOTES: Via Students: https://www.vianations.org/students Fuel and the Flame by Paul Worcester & Steve Shadrach:https://store.vianations.org/products/the-fuel-and-the-flame?srsltid=AfmBOop0ITm1YzBwiW4JhZrcGRJRCZ0jCsJGZkKaQ43fUNhZvf5Ja05t EVANguary Resources: 5 Keys to Energize Your Evangelism This Year: https://www.vianations.org/students/articles/5-keys-to-energize-your-evangelism-this-year The Basics of Evangelism PDF Download: https://www.vianations.org/students/resources/basics-of-evangelism EDM'25 Workshop Recording: Ministry to Movement: https://www.vianations.org/students/articles/mission-to-movement

Dr. Jon Geller, emergency veterinarian and founder of the Street Dog Coalition, returns to the podcast this week to share how his relief efforts have evolved in both Ukraine and Gaza. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Geller reflects on resilience, creativity, and the importance of turning setbacks into opportunities, offering powerful lessons for those who feel called to make a difference, no matter where we are.Thank you to our podcast partner, the AVMA Career Center. Are you a veterinary professional looking for a position change or even a complete change of scenery? The AVMA Career Center is THE place for all veterinary professionals to find the next step in their career journey. Learn more and explore career resources at https://www.avma.org/careersRemember, we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. You can also contact us at MVLpodcast@avma.orgFollow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

Judge faith by the neighbor who gets help, not the hype of our politics. Episcopal deacon Gerri Endicott shows how preaching turns into rides, meals, and quiet care. She explains why she leads with “I follow Jesus,” a simple line that lowers walls and points to a Person, not a brand. Judge faith by the neighbor who gets help, not the volume of our politics.  Craig and Gerri test faith by its fruit. They sort out what happens when Christianity gets pulled into national politics. Gratitude for a country is good; loyalty belongs to Jesus. Gerri also names a pre-Advent practice from her church's calendar that helps her community rehearse that loyalty (Christ the King). Not every church observes it, but the posture fits anywhere. Try this week: serve one neighbor, tell the truth with kindness, pray for an enemy by name, choose presence over outrage. If you want a public faith that looks like Jesus, start here. Their conversation digs into: What a deacon does: service over stage, church facing outward. “I follow Jesus” language that lowers walls. Christian nationalism vs. the Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5–7). Christ the King (her practice): a simple loyalty reset. Nations (peoples) vs. modern countries—why words matter. Presence over outrage: small acts, kept promises, steady love.

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As we kick off 2026, the stakes for Canadian healthcare have never been higher. In this powerful season premiere (SEASON 7 baby!) of The Gritty Nurse Podcast, host Amie Archibald-Varley sits down with nurse, advocate, and author Cathy MacNeil to discuss her provocative and timely book, Dying to be Seen: The race to save medicare in Canada.  Far from just a collection of anecdotes, Cathy's work is heavily evidence-informed, blending raw frontline experiences with rigorous research into the systemic structures of Canadian healthcare. As Medicare stands at a breaking point, Cathy provides the data-backed reality of why our public system is failing and what must be done to salvage it. In this episode, we dive deep into: The Evidence Behind the Crisis: How Dying to be Seen utilizes research and data to expose the cracks in the system. The Erosion of Public Healthcare: A critical, evidence-based look at the current threats to Medicare and the true cost of privatization. The Nurse's Burden: Discussing the documented rise of moral injury and systemic neglect. A Call to Advocacy: Why everyday people and healthcare workers must use evidence-driven narratives to fight for equitable care. This episode is a masterclass in combining clinical expertise with fierce advocacy. If you want to understand the actual state of Canadian healthcare—backed by facts—this is the conversation you've been waiting for.  "Public healthcare is not just a policy; it is a promise. And it's a promise backed by decades of evidence that we cannot afford to ignore." — Cathy MacNeil  • Support the Show: Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts to help us keep these critical conversations going! * Listen on Apple Podcasts – : The Gritty Nurse Podcast on Apple Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-gritty-nurse/id1493290782 * Watch on YouTube –  https://www.youtube.com/@thegrittynursepodcast Stay Connected: Website: grittynurse.com Instagram: @grittynursepod TikTok: @thegrittynursepodcast X (Twitter): @GrittyNurse Collaborations & Inquiries: For sponsorship opportunities or to book Amie for speaking engagements, visit: grittynurse.com/contact Thank you to Hospital News for being a collaborative partner with the Gritty Nurse! www.hospitalnews.com 

Angry protests across Iran as the country faces economic turmoil. The president is calling on the government to hear the protesters' demands. But who's to blame for Iran's deep economic crisis? And how far will the demonstrations go? In this episode: Ali Akbar Dareini - Researcher at Center for Strategic Studies. Marzie Khalilian - Political Analyst and Academic Researcher. Stephen Zunes - Professor of Politics and Founding Chair of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The news to know for Wednesday, December 31, 2025! We're talking about New Year's Eve celebrations—from where the biggest events are happening, to what authorities are doing to ramp up security, and how the weather is expected to impact it all. Also, which state is losing all of its child care funding from the federal government. And how health care is getting more expensive for some Americans, but cheaper for others. Plus: a rundown of significant new laws taking effect tomorrow, a preview of the most iconic college football games, and a new future for several classic characters—from Betty Boop to Nancy Drew. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

Bear Grylls has achieved worldwide fame as one of the most recognised faces of survival and outdoor adventure. A former SAS soldier, he has climbed Everest, circumnavigated the British Isles on a jet ski, rowed naked in a bathtub along the Thames and once broke his back in a parachuting accident. But he's most famous for his TV career. He starred in seven seasons of the Discovery Channel's Emmy Award-nominated Man vs. Wild TV series and hosted Running Wild, which has featured Bear taking President Obama, Julia Roberts, Roger Federer, Will Ferrell, Channing Tatum, and Kate Winslet on extreme adventures. Bear is thoughtful, open and surprisingly gentle. This conversation will make you reflect on resilience, bravery and what it really means to keep moving forward when things fall apart. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Living with nerves and self-doubt 07:12 Public success versus private fear 13:45 Losing his father and learning to live with grief 18:10 Breaking his back and rebuilding confidence 23:40 Faith, inner voices and self-belief 29:05 Courage, fear and moving towards the difficult things 35:20 Failing SAS selection and earning confidence 41:00 TV failure, risk and starting again 46:40 Why giving up is the only real failure

In this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, host Dan Johnson engages in a deep conversation with Scott Reddinger about the unique hunting culture of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. They explore the challenges and traditions of deer hunting in this remote area, the significance of brotherhood among hunters, and the economic impact of hunting on local communities. Scott shares his personal journey transitioning from rifle to archery hunting, culminating in his first successful archery kill. The discussion also touches on the experiences of hunting in Iowa and the importance of sharing these moments with others. Takeaways: The Upper Peninsula is one of the last wild places in the lower 48. Hunting culture in the UP is deeply rooted in tradition and brotherhood. Filling a tag in the UP is a significant achievement due to the challenges. The economics of hunting significantly benefit local communities in Michigan. The transition from rifle to archery hunting requires a shift in skills and mindset. Scott's first archery kill was a culmination of years of effort and learning. Hunting experiences are enriched by sharing them with family and friends. The joy of hunting is often found in the memories created, not just the size of the game. Public land hunting presents unique challenges and opportunities for adventure. The camaraderie among hunters is a vital aspect of the hunting experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, host Dan Johnson engages in a deep conversation with Scott Reddinger about the unique hunting culture of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. They explore the challenges and traditions of deer hunting in this remote area, the significance of brotherhood among hunters, and the economic impact of hunting on local communities. Scott shares his personal journey transitioning from rifle to archery hunting, culminating in his first successful archery kill. The discussion also touches on the experiences of hunting in Iowa and the importance of sharing these moments with others. Takeaways: The Upper Peninsula is one of the last wild places in the lower 48. Hunting culture in the UP is deeply rooted in tradition and brotherhood. Filling a tag in the UP is a significant achievement due to the challenges. The economics of hunting significantly benefit local communities in Michigan. The transition from rifle to archery hunting requires a shift in skills and mindset. Scott's first archery kill was a culmination of years of effort and learning. Hunting experiences are enriched by sharing them with family and friends. The joy of hunting is often found in the memories created, not just the size of the game. Public land hunting presents unique challenges and opportunities for adventure. The camaraderie among hunters is a vital aspect of the hunting experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The controversy over the Epstein file release centers on a fundamental failure to follow the law as written. Congress authorized only narrow redactions: those necessary to protect survivor identities and to preserve genuinely ongoing investigations. Instead, the released documents are riddled with blackouts that obscure names of federal employees, already-named co-conspirators, and individuals long discussed in court records and public reporting. These redactions are inconsistently applied, often contradicting information left unredacted elsewhere in the same files, which undermines any claim that they are carefully tailored or legally justified. Rather than protecting due process or preventing harm, the excessive redactions distort the record, block accountability, and create confusion where clarity is legally required.At the core of the problem is the refusal of the Department of Justice to fully embrace transparency in the Epstein case. The DOJ's history—marked by delay, minimization, and resistance to disclosure—makes these redactions appear less like caution and more like institutional self-protection. Shielding officials and known figures erodes public trust, contradicts congressional intent, and sets a dangerous precedent where agencies effectively override transparency mandates without consequence. Public pressure is not optional in this context; it is the only mechanism that has ever forced disclosure in the Epstein matter. If the law is not enforced as written here, it signals that even explicit transparency requirements can be ignored when the stakes are high—an outcome that is unacceptable in a functioning democracy.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The curse of the Brine Banshee isn't ready to lift just yet—maybe we can help it along forcefully. Buster struggles without his staff. Chozo causes precipitation underwater. Ignis pities herself from afar. Max confronts a mysterious dealer. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS THIS WEEK WE HAVE AN INCREDIBLE CREDIT TO GIVE!! Ory “KidVigilante” crafted an incredible song and shared it on our Patreon page as fan art! With his permission I have included a section of the song in today's episode and hope to use it more in the future. He entitled the song “The Brine Banshee”   Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you're looking for customizable background sound while you're creating, or studying, or playing your own dnd campaign check out this site and consider donating because it's a great site.   Many sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com and https://pixabay.com/   Public domain sound effects used throughout   BATTLE MUSIC PIRATES “Spirit of the Sea” by Michael Ghelfi Studios on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgrFlGuloVE GO CHECK THEM OUT!! Incredible TTRPG Ambiences and music! Their Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MichaelGhelfi Conditions of use:https://michaelghelfi.com/conditions-of-use/ Michaelghelfistudios.com dscryb.com/MichaelGhelfi @MichaelGhelfiStudios   “Underwater Ambience” created by Asleep in Perfection on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dJDFGvkc1Y Patreon: asleepinperfection   Website: https://asleepinperfection.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/14JXr... Instagram: asleepinperfection   Twitter:  asleepinperfect   TikTok:  asleepinperfection   And as always a HUGE thank you to Hayden Allred for our amazing theme music!

The rift between Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene reflects Trump's long-standing pattern of transactional loyalty rather than any real ideological dispute. Greene rose to prominence as one of Trump's most aggressive defenders, amplifying his attacks on institutions, critics, and even fellow Republicans, and she was rewarded with praise and proximity when her loyalty was absolute. That changed once she began voicing frustration over how Trump and his allies were handling fallout from the Epstein revelations and the broader demand from the base for transparency. Rather than engaging with the substance of those concerns, Trump reverted to form—treating any deviation as betrayal and signaling, implicitly or explicitly, that Greene was expendable the moment she became inconvenient.Trump's response underscored a core weakness in his leadership style: he demands unwavering fealty while offering none in return. Greene, once celebrated as a MAGA firebrand, quickly found herself subjected to the same scorched-earth tactics Trump has used against countless former allies, revealing that loyalty in Trump's orbit is conditional and revocable at a whim. The episode highlights Trump's instinct to deflect pressure by turning on allies instead of confronting uncomfortable facts, particularly when those facts threaten his personal narrative or his circle of friendsto contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The world we find ourselves living in today is a world of increasing violence, chaos, despair and interior isolation.  It's a world in which so many are connected through the means of modern communication, such as through the daily headlines and social media.  As a result, we are increasingly aware of the countless problems and tragedies that so many people face each and every day.  These tragedies are becoming a means of constant curiosity, satisfaction, and even obsession for so many. As a result of being constantly bombarded with the sensational problems in our world, we are drawn in, daily, to the painful drama of a fallen world.  We see sin and its consequences everywhere we look and it takes a toll on our souls.So how do we deal with this constant awareness of the evils, sins and pain of so many people on such a regular basis?  The only answer to that is what this book is all about: The Divine Mercy.The Divine Mercy must become the lens through which we see all things.  It must become the filter for everything we take in and everything we give out.  The Divine Mercy is so deeply needed today and we can rest assured that He who is divine, desires to bestow this precious gift in abundance.What is Mercy?  More specifically, what is The Divine Mercy?  The Divine Mercy is the grace and love of God alive in our lives.  It's God acting in us, upon us, and through us.  It's God taking control of our lives and teaching us how to think and how to act.  It's God possessing us so that we do not become possessed by the craziness of the world we live in.The Divine Mercy of God is like a fountain of endless water in the midst of a parched and arid desert.  It's the source of refreshment and newness of life that we all seek, whether we realize it or not.  It's the deepest longing of our hearts and the only thing that will ever satiate the longing we have.The world we live in tries to satisfy and satiate us through constant stimulation, excitement, drama and intrigue.  The world is constantly offering us a false sense of happiness and fulfillment.  The first step to discovering The Divine Mercy of God is to see the world for what it is.  To see the lies and deceptions all around us and to turn our eyes to this font of truth and grace that we were made for.  We need to turn to The Divine Mercy.As a fountain of grace, gushing forth in an arid place, The Divine Mercy of God comes from a hidden source, keeps going and never runs out, and produces all that we need to find satisfaction in life.  It's like a vast ocean that we are called to plunge into and enter its depths.  It's endless and all-consuming. Jesus has always given us images to try to describe the love He has for us. He is the loving Father, waiting for His wayward son to return.  He is the Good Shepherd who seeks out the one stray sheep.  He is the Good Samaritan who cared for the foreigner in dire need. Of course, these can never fully explain the depths of His Mercy and love. Each image brings its own meaning to each person based on one's own personal experience and history.  One recent gift that God gave to us is Sister Maria Faustina Kowalska.  She was born on August 25, 1905 in Kraków, Poland and died October 5, 1938 in the same city at the age of thirty-three.  At the young age of twenty she entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Warsaw and was later transferred to Płock and then to Vilnius.  It was in Vilnius where she met her confessor, Father Michał Sopoćko who helped her immensely with many mystical graces she received from God.  Sister Faustina was graced to receive daily private revelations from Jesus by which He revealed to her the abundance of His Divine Mercy.At the direction of her superior and Fr. Sopoćko and Jesus Himself, she kept a diary of these mystical experiences which is known, today, as Divine Mercy in My Soul: Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska.The goal of this present book is to walk through the pages of her Diary, reflecting upon its messages over the period of a year.  The Diary is reflected upon in a way that the reader will be able to easily ponder the message of Divine Mercy as it was revealed to Sister Faustina by Jesus Himself.On April 30, 2000, Pope John Paul II canonized Sister Faustina on Divine Mercy Sunday.  With her canonization, the messages of Saint Faustina continue to spread to a world so desperately in need of God's abundant grace. On December 8, 2015, Pope Francis began an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy for the Church and world.  This book is a fruit of that Year of Mercy and was written during that Jubilee Year so as to help each person who reads its pages to enter more deeply into the Divine Mercy of God for years to come.  Image: Eugeniusz Kazimirowski, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! 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SUMMARY: - “Hurting people hurt people—but narcissists mean to. The higher up the spectrum, the more deliberate and sadistic it becomes.” - “A normal person can self-reflect and repair. A narcissist can't or won't—self-reflection feels like death to them.” - “You didn't cause this, and you can't fix it. It's not your fault.” - “As darkness rises, so does the glory of God. What the enemy meant for evil, God can turn for good.” - “If you move slowly and keep physical/emotional boundaries while dating, a narcissist will often disqualify himself.” Annette's 4-category spectrum - Category 1: “Normal” human flaws—can be selfish or insensitive at times, but can self-reflect, repent, repair, and grow. - Category 2: Emotionally immature; hurtful without calculated malice. Constant defensiveness, blame-shifting, meltdowns when confronted. Change is unlikely; aim is reducing chaos and managing wisely if you choose to stay. - Category 3: Calculated and conniving. Love-bombing, data-mining your hopes/fears to weaponize later. Public charm/private cruelty. Dangerous in church/community settings. You won't resolve this. - Category 4: Sociopathic/psychopathic traits. Amplified cruelty and real danger. Divorce triggers the “monster.” Requires safety planning, documentation, and expert help. Dating red flags and protection - Love-bombing: intense pursuit, “soulmate” language, over-the-top gestures, fast-moving timeline. - Boundary testing: pushes past your limits; discomfort rises quickly. - Inconsistencies and subtle cruelty: backhanded comments, smirks at tears or grief, delight in your pain. - How to protect: move slowly, keep physical/emotional boundaries early, listen to the Holy Spirit and your discomfort, look for patterns (not isolated incidents), and let time test character. If you stay (Category 2 dynamics) - Goal: not fixing him, but wisely reducing chaos and preserving your well-being and the household's stability. - Tactics: reframe requests in terms of what benefits him; avoid head-on confrontation; build your life outside the relationship (calling, ministry, education, friendships). - Support: grief the loss of the dream; get equipped; find a small, trusted peer group who truly understands narcissistic abuse. If you're considering leaving (especially 3–4) - Safety first: if there's a risk of harm, have a go-bag for you/kids/pets and get out. - Prepare: document everything; expect financial sabotage; avoid using the term “narcissist” in court unless there's a diagnosis. - Kids: courts may be vulnerable to “parental alienation” claims; consider a High-Conflict Divorce Coach to reduce legal costs and navigate strategy. - Church/community: narcissists often “borrow” your credibility and pre-poison relationships. Find a healthy church culture and rebuild wise support. Biblical considerations for divorce - Abuse, abandonment, adultery are valid biblical grounds. With minors, weigh carefully: safety, modeling for children, and the realities of family court. Healing and identity - Post-abuse, identity is almost always impacted. You can be 10 years out and still hear their voice in your head—self-abuse by proxy. - The path: clean up the past (lies, agreements, unresolved pain), rebuild identity in Christ, then step into power and authority with wisdom and boundaries. - Beauty must rise with pain: intentionally add joy, nature, creativity, and community to counterbalance suffering. Church and parenting insights - Teach kids the Word, discernment, and healthy vs. unhealthy relationship dynamics. Christlike love includes boundaries and walking away when necessary. Programs and resources Annette mentioned - Living Well While Staying: coaching for women who choose to remain in Category 2 marriages, focused on reducing chaos and rebuilding a meaningful life. - Cinderella No More Academy: membership community and tools for recovery and growth. - Cinderella Conversations: 4-session discovery series on identifying narcissistic dynamics, tactics, false guilt, and spiritual warfare. - Upcoming book: Cinderella No More: Becoming Ella (target 2026). She's seeking early readers for feedback. - For severe trauma/PTSD: consider a Christian therapist specializing in trauma; complement with coaches who understand narcissistic abuse. Interview for fit. One thing to remember - You didn't cause it, you can't fix it—and this isn't the end. With God, this can be the beginning of a new, stronger chapter. You get to write the next chapters with Him.   PODCAST INTRO: My guest Annette Chesney is a Christian coach, speaker, and seasoned recovery professional  who equips women healing from narcissistic abuse. Narcissistic dynamics can be hard to spot because they often look like ordinary relationship friction at first. Many people struggle to tell the difference between someone who is simply hurting and occasionally hurtful, and someone who persistently harms others without accountability.  One useful way to think about it is as a spectrum: not everyone with difficult traits is a narcissist, and not every narcissistic person behaves the same way. Understanding this range can help you decide what you're seeing—and what to do next. But before you think that keeps you in the dark….Annette has created a spectrum that consists of 4 categories or types of narcissists including 10 different characteristics. What she shares is very interesting and from my experience very accurate.  Annette's work is done both one-on-one and in groups. She talks primarily from a women's point of view with regard to narcissistic abuse but she did say men are subject to women narcs as well.  Annette talks about common red flags and she says pay attention to patterns over time rather than isolated incidents; that wider view tells the truth. Annette even shares about how she coaches women who choose to stay in a challenging relationship…she teaches  “management” strategies that focus less on changing the other person and more on stabilizing her client's environment, protecting her energy, and minimizing chaos. A few of the examples she gave were learning how to reframe requests so they're seen as mutually beneficial, limiting circular arguments, and building a strong support system outside the relationship.  She even touches on the subject for when separation or divorce becomes necessary and minor children are involved. She alerted us to the fact that trauma symptoms, including anxiety and PTSD‑like responses, are not uncommon adding that qualified mental health support and targeted coaching can help you recover clarity and confidence. Even with the reality of living with the effects of narcissistic abuse…the dismantling of who you are, loss of confidence, identity, goals, dreams etc. , Annette says recovery is possible. Many people find that healing involves unpacking earlier hurts, challenging false beliefs, rebuilding identity, and learning durable skills: boundaries, self‑care, emotional regulation, and discernment.  Getting connected with the right help will make all the difference and get you to what she calls…your Kingdom Zone of Impact where you're living with identity and purpose in Christ.  Her parting words were for the listener to remember two things that are worth holding onto: you didn't cause someone else's narcissistic pattern, and you can't fix it for them. What you can do is prioritize safety, educate yourself/get informed, surround yourself with wise support, and invest in your own future. Whether you're staying, preparing to leave, or rebuilding afterward, the next chapters can be healthier—with Christ those next chapters are filled with restoration and redemption, they can bring clarity, strength identity and purpose… and they're yours to discover with the Lover of Your Soul, the One who never abuses you, never fails you, Jesus. Live Loved and Thrive! Sherrie Pilk   Connect With Annette: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annette-chesney/ Website: https://annettechesney.com/ Visit her website for more information on the programs and resources Annette mentioned: - Living Well While Staying: coaching for women who choose to remain in Category 2 marriages, focused on reducing chaos and rebuilding a meaningful life. - Cinderella No More Academy: membership community and tools for recovery and growth. - Cinderella Conversations: 4-session discovery series on identifying narcissistic dynamics, tactics, false guilt, and spiritual warfare. - Upcoming book: Cinderella No More: Becoming Ella (target 2026). She's seeking early readers for feedback. - For severe trauma/PTSD: consider a Christian therapist specializing in trauma; complement with coaches who understand narcissistic abuse. Interview for fit.  

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The departure of Meredith Maines, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's chief communications officer, has sparked sharply conflicting accounts from sources close to the Sussexes. Some describe her tenure as deeply troubled, while others insist she stayed on to manage key transitions at Archewell after being urged to remain.Commentators and former aides allege a culture of instability behind the scenes, with claims of constant reversals, late-night edits and staff being frozen out after negative press. Media figures suggest Meghan may be placing blame for unfavourable coverage on her publicists, as insiders describe the role as “miserable and impossible.”Elsewhere, Meghan's estrangement from her father, Thomas Markle, has taken another unusual turn, with reports that a recent letter was delivered via official channels and witnessed by legal counsel. Thomas has since spoken publicly about his recovery following surgery.We also note fresh sightings of Prince Andrew using a new Land Rover Defender at Royal Lodge, reportedly part of a wider vehicle arrangement with the Royal Family.Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

Ed Freeman and Susan Bauer discuss their work to bring a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall to Oʻahu; Therapist Ami Kunimura shares tips on setting intentions for the new year

Yerrr! Sports Show Episode 189 is officially live. Today we're bridging the gap between holiday vibes, political shifts, and a deep, raw conversation about grief and the NFL playoffs.[0:00] Throwback: Marty Jannetty's HeartbreakBefore the intro, we take a trip down memory lane to Episode 25. We're revisiting the raw moment when wrestling legend Marty Jannetty opened up about the heartbreak he suffered at the hands of his Jamaican lover, Winnie. A classic moment you had to see to believe.[0:52] Intro[3:48] Christmas Traditions & StoriesWe're kicking off the holiday vibes! The crew shares their favorite Christmas traditions and the wild, unforgettable stories that make the season what it is.[11:40] Nicki Minaj & The MAGA MovementNicki is making major moves in the political world. What is her end game? We discuss if the GOP truly supports her or if she's just a strategic face for the movement. We're breaking down the "Barbz to MAGA" shift.[34:12] Erika Kirk's Mourning ProcessFollowing the loss of her husband, Charlie Kirk, the public has been watching Erika closely. We ask: Is she being given the space to truly mourn? Queen Tay joins the conversation to share her own journey of losing a fallen lover, explaining why the mourning process isn't easy and how to navigate grief under a microscope.[47:31] NFL Playoffs: Who is the Favorite?The Super Bowl hunt is wide open with Kansas City out of the picture. Is this the year the Buffalo Bills finally bring it home, or is there a surprise team coming out of nowhere? We break down the favorites and the sleepers.[58:47] Closing Remarks, and Running into your “Ex” in Public[1:01:22] The Wise Brotha's #BringBackYearning Movement gets The Queen's Endorsement[1:05:05] Outro

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Send us a textA Vespa hums into Bakersfield, a church robe hides bondage gear, and a smooth-talking reverend runs a drug ring between sermons about macaroni. We dive into Honey Don't with a simple litmus test for any detective story: does the protagonist actually want something concrete? When a PI drifts through clues without being hired, breaking in, or deducing much of anything, style and shock have to work overtime. Sometimes they do—there's a killer dark-comic exchange where the reverend clarifies which “loose end” needs cutting, and a punchy beatdown where Honey demolishes her niece's abuser and half the set with a stubborn attempt to break a gun. Those moments pop because desire finally drives action.Most of the time, though, the movie trades plot for “period interest.” Public intimacy scenes and graphic interludes arrive without chemistry or consequence, the police flirtation thread wanders, and tonal flourishes—freeze-frame credits, a lounge pianist narrator, and a congregation chanting “macaroni”—feel like disconnected curios. We contrast that with great shaggy noirs that still hum on character wants. The Big Lebowski may meander, but everyone wants something, and that magnet pulls you through. Here, the late twist that recasts MG as the true monster doesn't reframe earlier clues so much as overwrite them, draining suspense and turning the finale into a list of facts instead of a reckoning.We talk craft throughout: how color and quirky detail should feed a throughline; how stakes escalate when choices collide; why romance needs buildup to matter; and how consequence grounds even the wildest genre swings. Bakersfield looks great. Chris Evans chews scenery like a pro. But without a spine of desire and payoff, Honey Don't plays like a collage—provocative, occasionally funny, and oddly hollow once the noise fades.If you're into smart, spirited takedowns of messy movies, queue this one up, then tell us your spiciest take. Subscribe, drop a review, and let us know: did any of it work for you, or are we right to call it a case with no core?Written lovingly by AIBe our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT

Durante 2025 elementos de la SSC CDMX auxiliaron a 36 mujeres en labores de partoA partir de este jueves uno de enero  queda prohibida la venta de animales vivos  en el Mercado de SonoraIsrael prohibió la operación en la Franja de Gaza de 37 organizaciones de ayuda humanitariaMás información en nuestro podcast 

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När det brittiska imperiet var som störst år 1920 sträckte det sig över alla världens kontinenter och omfattade nästan en fjärdedel av jordens yta. Det var ett system av kolonier, protektorat och territorier som i storlek bara har överträffats av Mongolväldet.Storbritanniens koloniala historia startade på 1500-talet, nådde zenit i början av 1900-talet och består idag av en handfull territorier runt om i världen där invånarna valt att fortsätta vara brittiska undersåtar.I reprisen av avsnitt 66 av podden Historia Nu samtalar programledare Urban Lindstedt med Dick Harrison, professor i historia vid Lunds universitet, som har skrivit ett femtiotal böcker, både fack- och skönlitteratur. Han är aktuell med ljudboken Brittiska Imperiet – Uppgång och fall på Historiska Media. Han har också skrivit Englands historia i två volymer.Irländarna var de första att drabbas av britternas hårdhänta kolonialism där dagens konflikt på Nordirland är en direkt följd av tidigare generationers missgrepp. I slutet på 1600-talet hade engelsmännen upprättat kolonier i Nordamerika och på öar i Karibiska havet samt etablerat handelsutposter i Asien och Afrika.Den tidiga koloniseringen av Indien skedde via handelsbolag. I brittiska Indien övertog staten kontrollen 1858, efter att East India Company hade misslyckats med att slå ned sepoyupproret.Under Berlinkonferensen 1884–85 delades Afrika upp mellan Europas stormakter. Britterna strävade efter ett sammanhängande kolonialrike ”från Kap till Kairo”, för att binda samman Kapkolonin i söder geografiskt med Egypten.De nordamerikanska kolonialisterna förklarades sig fria från moderlandet redan år 1776. Den för imperiets viktigaste kolonin Indien år 1947, medan de afrikanska kolonierna främst frigjorde sig under 1960-talet. För Hong Kong dröjde det ända till år 1997.Det viktigaste arvet är engelska språkets utbredning och ohotade position som världens främsta lingua franca. De negativa konsekvenserna av den hårdhänta brittiska kolonialismen lever vi fortfarande med i form av instabila länder i Mellersta Östern, etniska konflikter i Afrika och utbredd underutveckling. Det brittiska imperiet institutionaliserade rasism och drog sig inte för att stötta opiumsmugglare i Kina eller uppfinna koncentrationsläger i södra Afrika för att försvara sina anspråk på världen.Grunden för imperiet var britternas överhöghet på haven och deras industriella styrka. Britternas kraftmätning med Nazityskland under andra världskrigets tömde Storbritanniens krafter och blev början på slutet för imperiet.Bildtext: Robert Clive möter Mir Jafar efter slaget vid Plassey 1757, i en målning av Francis Hayman från cirka 1760. Denna seger markerade början på Ostindiska kompaniets dominans i Indien, både militärt och kommersiellt.Källa: Francis Hayman – Lord Clive meeting with Mir Jafar after the Battle of Plassey (1760), Sterling Times, National Portrait Gallery. Public domain, fri från kända upphovsrättsliga begränsningar enligt Wikimedia Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

durée : 00:28:55 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Labory - Dans "Au non du père", le metteur en scène Ahmed Madani accompagne sa comédienne, Anissa, chercher un père qu'elle n'a jamais connu. Avec humour et bienveillance, les deux complices transforment cette quête paternelle en une expérience théâtrale singulière. - réalisation : Camille Mati - invités : Ahmed Madani Metteur en scène

December 31, 1999, wasn't just the end of a year. It was also the end of a century and a millennium. Leading up to that day, the Y2K craze had people unsure if their lives would be the same once the clock ticked over to the year 2000. But, newspapers still had other stories to share, and I've got three great additional history stories for you, too.SOURCES“Advertisement: Younkers (Page 5).” Bay City Times (Bay City, Michigan), December 31, 1999. Associated Press. “5 Dead in Hotel Attack.” Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon), December 31, 1999. Associated Press. “Family Offer Reward For Safe Return Of Woman.” Henryetta Daily Free-Lance (Henryetta, Oklahoma), December 28, 1999. Associated Press. “Hunt For Killer Continuing in Ozark Woods.” The Columbia Tribune (Columbia, Missouri), December 31, 1999. Associated Press. “Search for Missing Woman Leads to Body.” Times Record (Fort Smith, Arkansas), December 30, 1999. “Bixby Man Reports Wife Is Missing.” Tulsa World (Tulsa, Oklahoma), December 26, 1999. “George Harrison.” Wikipedia, September 9, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Harrison. Goffard, Christopher. “"he Killed . . . for No Reason'.” Tampa Bay Times, December 15, 2019. https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2002/04/18/he-killed-for-no-reason/. Menner, Laura Bauer. “Officers Pursue Armed Fugitive after Carjacking.” The Springfield News-Leader (Springfield, Missouri), December 30, 1999. Mitchell, Bill. “Gunman Kills 5; Worker's Rampage Spills from Hotel.” Poynter, March 2, 2011. https://www.poynter.org/archive/2003/gunman-kills-5-worker%EF%BF%BDs-rampage-spills-from-hotel/.Nascenzi, Nicole. “Family Searches for Woman.” Tulsa World (Tulsa, Oklahoma), December 27, 1999. “The Night Before Y2K.” The Post-Standard (Syracuse, New York), December 31, 1999. Reuters. “Former Beatles Stalker Murdered in California.” www.reuters.com, August 9, 2007. https://www.reuters.com/article/world/uk/former-beatles-stalker-murdered-in-california-idUSN31304392/.Reuters. “Oklahoma Executes Man Who Killed Three in 1999 Spree.” https://www.reuters.com, March 12, 2013. https://www.reuters.com/article/world/us/oklahoma-executes-man-who-killed-three-in-1999-spree-idUSBRE92B17I/.Shurley, Traci. “Police Storm House on Manhunt Lead.” The Springfield News-Leader (Springfield,Missouri), January 1, 2000. Smith, Michael. “Officials Seek Help of Public.” Tulsa World (Tulsa, Oklahoma), December 29, 1999. “Stabbing of George Harrison.” Wikipedia, September 9, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stabbing_of_George_Harrison.“Steven Ray Thacker.” Wikipedia, September 8, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Ray_Thacker.Sylvester, Ron. “Widow Mourns Lost Future.” The Springfield News-Leader (Springfield, Missouri), January 3, 1999. Tomposky, Ellen, and Corky Siemaszko. “Ex-Beatle George Harrison Stabbed At Home By Psychopath.” TheDaily News (New York, New York), December 31, 1999. Vognar, Chris. “Y2K Mania: When People Thought the World Was Going to End.” Rolling Stone, December 30, 2023.https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/time-bomb-y2k-hbo-documentary-millennium-armageddon-matt-damon-putin-1234938523/.“Y2K Bug.” Encyclopædia Britannica, September 4, 2025. https://www.britannica.com/technology/Y2K-bug. SOUND SOURCESAl Jolson. “I'll Say She Does.” www.pixabay.com/music.Lucille Hegamin and The Dixie Daisies. “Cold Winter Blues.” www.pixabay.com/music.Sophie Tucker. “Reuben Rag.” www.pixabay.com/music.

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In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast with Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench, Scott builds four different investment portfolios using real money, each account starting with $10,000 and employing different strategies. Scott invests in an index fund, a 60/40 stock-bond portfolio, a risk parity portfolio, and a unique actively managed thesis. Follow along as they discuss the rationale, mechanics, and expected outcomes of these investments.  NOTE: This episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is NOT professional investment advice. Brokerage services provided by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Investing involves risk. Experience of this investor may not be representative of other customers. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and investment values may rise or fall. At Public earn an uncapped 1% bonus when you transfer your portfolio with: www.Public.com/BPM  Subscribe to the FREE 31 Day Challenge Starting on January 1st: www.biggerpocketsmoney.com/31days  Subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter: www.biggerpocketsmoney.com Want to be a guest on the show? Apply here: https://biggerpocketsmoney.com/contact/ Get 50% Off Your First Year of Monarch by using code ‘Pockets': https://www.monarchmoney.com/ Connect with Scott and Mindy: Scott: https://www.instagram.com/scott_trench/ Mindy: https://www.instagram.com/_mindyatbp/ Follow BiggerPockets Money on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BPMoney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biggerpocketsmoney/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of Remnant Radio, we debunk the“prophetic words” from Jeremiah Johnson. Joined by guest co-host JonMark Baker with the Minor Prophets Podcast and Michael Miller, we clarify up front that this is not a cessationist critique—everyone on the panel affirms and practices continuationist gifts, including prophecy. Our aim is to model biblical “testing and weighing” (1 Cor. 14:29; 1 Thess. 5:19–22) for the health of the church.We walk through multiple clips from Johnson's “2025” prophecy, assessing whether the claims are genuinely prophetic, testable, and rooted in sound exegesis—or whether they function as “words of obvious,” built from current events and broadly plausible predictions. We also address methodological red flags, including numerology-style reasoning, vague claims that cannot be meaningfully verified, and the way certain segments appear to preempt criticism by framing accusations as “Leviathan” twisting words. Along the way, we discuss the importance of judging not only the content of a prophetic word but also the prophet's credibility and fruit, especially when public prophecy has a track record of harm, manipulation, or failed predictions.How to Test Prophecy Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMsjeViSScFHAxEWVUTMiJvLHWHF7hOE1 Join the conversation, test everything, and hold fast to what is good.00:00 Introduction02:15 Why charismatics must test prophecy04:30 How bad prophecy damages the church07:15 Trump as a “wartime president” prophecy10:05 Assassination warnings and predictable claims11:55 Israel conflict prophecy evaluated12:50 Candace Owens “Spirit of Jehu” prophecy14:40 Kanye West prophecy that backfired16:15 Mike Bickle and “passing the crown” prophecy19:05 Explaining “words of obvious”20:55 Can this be Googled? Testing modern prophecy24:00 Numbers 25 and Matthew 25 for 202525:45 Sexual sin prophecy and obvious trends27:10 Misusing Mephibosheth in prophecy31:00 Allegations of spiritual manipulation33:45 Bob Gladstone and the Charlotte church plant37:15 Failed accountability and oversight49:35 Increasing angelic activity claims51:10 Leviathan, accusation, and twisting words54:40 Does this prophecy point to Christ or the prophet?57:45 Biblical tests for false prophecy (Jeremiah 23 & 28)01:00:30 Public prophecy versus local church prophecy01:03:45 Why we are not against prophecy01:05:00 The cost of untested

Thousands of old and rare recordings - some that date back a full century, are now available for the public to enjoy online. That's thanks to a collaboration between UC Santa Barbara and record company Dust-to-Digital. Reporter: Robert Garrova, LAist Mountain lions, foxes, hawks and dozens of other species are dying at an alarming rate from rat poison. Reporter: Erin Stone, LAist Fort Bragg is about three hours north of San Francisco, and during droughts, the former timber town faces severe water shortages. And they're not alone. Nearby communities have had to restrict water in lean years, even while these coastal cities sit next to the biggest body of water in the world. Reporter: Noah Abrams, Northern California Public Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Expositors Collective podcast, Mike Neglia is joined by Shane Deane for a wide-ranging conversation on Puritan preaching, with particular attention to William Perkins' The Art of Prophesying and the Puritan emphasis on application.Rather than treating the Puritans as mere historical figures or quotable voices, this discussion explores how their preaching method remains deeply relevant for modern pastors. Shane helps unpack why clarity, structure, and especially wise application were central to Puritan preaching, and how these convictions can shape Christ-centred exposition today.The conversation also turns to the often-neglected practice of pastoral prayer in gathered worship, drawing on Puritan theology and practice to show why public prayer is not filler, but a vital act of shepherding the congregation before God.Topics CoveredShane's first sermon and how his preaching has developed over timeWhat first drew Shane to the Puritans and their preaching methodThe danger of treating the Puritans as “quote machines”William Perkins' The Art of Prophesying, with a focus on Chapter 6The fourfold Puritan preaching pattern:Reading the textExplaining its meaningDrawing out doctrineApplying truth to the hearersWhy Perkins warned against cluttering sermons with excessive citationsWhy application was the heartbeat of Puritan preaching“Discriminating application” and addressing different kinds of hearers in one sermonPerkins' categories of hearers and how they challenge one-size-fits-all preachingThe Directory for Public Worship and its heavy emphasis on applicationThe six Puritan “uses” of application:InformationRefutationExhortationAdmonitionComfortTrial (self-examination)Why pastoral prayer belongs at the heart of gathered worshipHow public prayer functions as shepherding, not transition timeThe connection between preaching, prayer, and spiritual formationWhich Puritan habits could most immediately strengthen modern preachingHow studying the Puritans has shaped Shane's own preachingA closing “quote machine” segment featuring memorable Puritan linesKey TakeawaysPuritan preaching was deeply pastoral, not merely academicApplication is not an appendix to exposition, but its goalStructure serves clarity and freedom rather than rigidityToo many quotations can obscure rather than illuminate ScripturePastoral prayer is a theological act that teaches, shepherds, and forms a congregationPreaching and prayer together shape the spiritual life of the churchAbout the GuestShane Deane earned his PhD in Expository Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also holds an MDiv in Pastoral Studies and a ThM in Practical Theology. Shane serves as one of the elders at Passage Baptist Church in Passage West and works with Irish Baptist Missions.Shane was born in Cork, where he met and married his wife Luana, who is originally from Brazil. They have three children, two girls and one boy. Shane also lectures at Munster Bible College, helping train future pastors and Bible teachers.Featured links: Passage Baptist Church: https://passagebaptistchurch.ie/Munster Bible College: https://www.munsterbiblecollege.ie/ Preparing to Preach and Pray - Pat Quinn interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuNYKI34YrU Praying in Public - https://www.crossway.org/books/praying-in-public-case/ The Art of Prophesying Audiobook - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkSiqZPTp1M Joel Beeke - Reformed Preaching - https://heritagebooks.org/products/reformed-preaching-beeke.html?srsltid=AfmBOoonvFHUOEdlM1s07w2yI_5LoW_oj5bFWuWhnGS4I-2DBWCm1Rq9For information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

Can joy be anything but denial in a rage-filled public life? Michael Wear joins Mark Labberton to reframe politics through the kingdom logic of hope, agency, and practices of silence and solitude. As 2025 closes amid political discord, we might all ask whether joy can be real in public life—without denial, escapism, or contempt. "… Joy is a pervasive and constant sense of wellbeing." In this conversation, Michael Wear and Mark Labberton reflect on joy, hope, responsibility, and agency amid a reaction-driven politics. Together they discuss the realism of Advent; the limits of our control; how kingdom imagination reframes anger; hope beyond outcomes, dignity under threat, and practices (including silence and solitude) that restore clarity. Episode Highlights "Joy is a pervasive and constant sense of wellbeing. … Joy is not a technique to then get people to do what you want them to do." "God's Kingdom is the range of his effective will." " Someone whose hope is rightly placed sees that a dignity denying culture does not have the final say." "Our will is effective and those things in which our will is not effective." "The pattern of domination and violence is an old one." About Michael Wear Michael Wear is the Founder, President, and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, a nonpartisan nonprofit that contends for the credibility of Christian resources in public life, for the public good. He has served for more than a decade as a trusted advisor to civic and religious leaders on faith and public life, including as a presidential campaign and White House staffer. He is the author of The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life and Reclaiming Hope: Lessons Learned in the Obama White House About the Future of Faith in America. Learn more and follow at https://www.michaelwear.com. Helpful Links and Resources Michael Wear, The Spirit of Our Politics https://www.zondervan.com/9780310367239/the-spirit-of-our-politics/ Michael Wear, Reclaiming Hope https://www.thomasnelson.com/9780718082338/reclaiming-hope/ Center for Christianity and Public Life https://www.ccpubliclife.org/ A National Call to Silence and Solitude https://www.silenceandsolitude.org/ Dallas Willard: "Personal Soul Care" https://dwillard.org/resources/articles/personal-soul-care Howard Thurman, Jesus and the Disinherited https://www.beacon.org/Jesus-and-the-Disinherited-P1781.aspx Show Notes End of 2025, cusp of Christmas; fraught public moment; joy as the lynchpin for faithful presence in politics and public life Joy held with pain, suffering, complexity Refusing denial while trusting a God who relentlessly pursues the world in love and hope Joy intertwined with hope, responsibility, agency Where does responsibility end and faithful agency begin? "Willard would say joy is a pervasive and constant sense of wellbeing." " It is very difficult to have joy if you are taking responsibility for things that are not your responsibility." Public life as joyless space; lacking imagination for joy amid provocation, antagonism, and constant political showmanship "If there are places in our life where we can't conceive of joy, it's a problem with our view of God." Misplaced responsibility, misplaced hope; joy collapses when taking on burdens that aren't ours and treating agency as ultimate "God's kingdom is the range of his effective will." "We each have our own little kingdoms … where what we say to be done is done." Politics reveals limits; a clarity about what we can do, what we can't do, and what we must import into the rest of life "Our will is effective, and there are things in which our will is not effective." "Faithfulness is not the ability to determine a righteous outcome … to everything in which our lives touch." False responsibility, obscured agency Are we taking charge of what isn't ours while ignoring the real choices we do have? "That's a recipe for joylessness." Poked and prodded by provocations; entertainment, antagonisms, and helplessness normalize reaction and justify complicity Anger as political fuel Many assume that raising your voice is the only faithful posture inside the public arena. "I've had people respond to me: 'How am I going to get anything done in politics without anger?'" "Political imagination has been taken over by a political logic as opposed to a kingdom logic." Relearning responsibility and agency; hope not grounded in our effectiveness, but in what God is doing beyond our reach. "Ultimate hope lies outside of the range of our effective will." "It is in that realm in which we are perfectly safe." Hope is for a life that pervades all things. "So when your hope is in the right place, you can hope for a whole range of things." " Someone whose hope is rightly placed sees that a dignity denying culture does not have the final say." Hope and joy "when your back is against the wall" Allen Temple Baptist Church: Joy at the margins of culture Fannie Lou Hamer Howard Thurman, Jesus and the Disinherited First Presbyterian Church in Evanston, IL Michael Wear, The Spirit of Our Politics Psalm 23 as distress-psalm: Enemies are still present, yet God leads beside still waters and cares most in greatest distress. "Take off the old self with its practices and put on the new self." "Put on Christ now in a way that will affect everything around us." Herod: The paranoid leader Advent into Christmastide—what it means to dwelling in Emmanuel "This is why the incarnation is such an extraordinarily important cornerstone: It's that God enters in through Jesus into our world, in a world in which, yes, there may be great praises in heaven and on earth from those who understand something at least of who he is and what he's there to do. But it also lands him in a world of immediate physical and familial vulnerability of political and social, if not military, violence." Are we protected from vulnerability, or living in precarity? The pattern of domination and violence Refusing forgetfulness as 2026 approaches with fresh pressures and fresh calling. National call to silence and solitude; disinvesting from reactionary instincts to engage the world with renewed vision and clarity. silenceandsolitude.org "Silence and solitude… can infuse your public activity with right vision and right clarity." #MichaelWear #MarkLabberton #ChristianPublicLife #ChristianPolitics #SpiritualFormation #Joy #Advent #SilenceAndSolitude #Hope #PublicWitness Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.  

The controversy over the Epstein file release centers on a fundamental failure to follow the law as written. Congress authorized only narrow redactions: those necessary to protect survivor identities and to preserve genuinely ongoing investigations. Instead, the released documents are riddled with blackouts that obscure names of federal employees, already-named co-conspirators, and individuals long discussed in court records and public reporting. These redactions are inconsistently applied, often contradicting information left unredacted elsewhere in the same files, which undermines any claim that they are carefully tailored or legally justified. Rather than protecting due process or preventing harm, the excessive redactions distort the record, block accountability, and create confusion where clarity is legally required.At the core of the problem is the refusal of the Department of Justice to fully embrace transparency in the Epstein case. The DOJ's history—marked by delay, minimization, and resistance to disclosure—makes these redactions appear less like caution and more like institutional self-protection. Shielding officials and known figures erodes public trust, contradicts congressional intent, and sets a dangerous precedent where agencies effectively override transparency mandates without consequence. Public pressure is not optional in this context; it is the only mechanism that has ever forced disclosure in the Epstein matter. If the law is not enforced as written here, it signals that even explicit transparency requirements can be ignored when the stakes are high—an outcome that is unacceptable in a functioning democracy.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Guest Bio: Dr. Jessica Liddell is an Associate Professor at the University of Montana School of Social Work and Affiliate Faculty in the School of Public and Community Health Sciences. Her work focuses on pregnancy and childbirth, reproductive justice issues, birth justice and equity, community engagement, and making healthcare systems more equitable. Her current research focuses on the use of doulas to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in Montana. Dr. Liddell graduated from the interdisciplinary City, Culture, and Community Ph.D. program at Tulane University. She also completed a Masters in Public Health, with a focus on program design and implementation, and a Masters in Social Work, with a focus on disaster mental health at Tulane University. Originally from Logan, Utah, Dr. Liddell completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Reed College, in Portland, Oregon. Her experiences as a doula and as a mother inform her research and drive her passion for this work.  Here is a link to her CV: Liddell_CV_2025_AugustEpisode Details:In this episode of the LIFTS Podcast, host Emily Freeman talks with Dr. Jessica Liddell, Associate Professor in the University of Montana's School of Social Work, about her research and advocacy around perinatal mental health.Dr. Liddell shares insights from her work in Montana and abroad — from New Zealand to Australia — exploring how culture, connection, and community all shape the postpartum experience. She discusses how doulas can be powerful allies in supporting mental health, especially in rural and tribal communities, and why genuine collaboration among providers is key to improving care across the state.The conversation also touches on what gives her hope for the future of maternal health in Montana, the growing awareness among students and professionals, and the importance of grounding ourselves in meaningful, community-based work.Topics in this episode include:The role of doulas in supporting perinatal mental healthSimilarities between rural Montana and rural communities abroadStigma and the “frontier mentality” around seeking helpBuilding the maternal health workforce in MontanaAddressing the overlap between perinatal mental health and substance useCommunity-driven and online supports for new parentsResources mentioned:Postpartum Support International – Montana Chapter: https://psichapters.com/mt/ Resources for Perinatal Mental Health: https://hmhb-mt.org/for-partners/perinatal-mental-health/Resources for Doulas: https://hmhb-mt.org/for-partners/doulas-and-birth-workers/Additional Information about Montana Doulas: https://www.montanadoulacollaborative.org/LIFTS Online Resource Guide: Enjoying the podcast? We'd love your feedback and ideas for future episodes! Take our LIFTS Podcast Listener Survey at hmhb-mt.org/survey. Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, check out the LIFTS online resource guide athttps://hmhb-lifts.org/

Un homme de 24 ans a été inculpé de plus de dix chefs d'accusation pour un projet présumé de fusillade en public dans le sud-ouest de Sydney. La police de Nouvelle-Galles du Sud indique que ces accusations font suite à une perquisition menée dimanche soir dans une maison de Fairfield West, dans le cadre d'une enquête ouverte au début du mois. Le commissaire de police de Nouvelle-Galles du Sud, Mal Lanyon, prévoit d'autres arrestations.

It's that time of year, when we reflect on what has gone down for the last 12 months and dare to look at ahead at what may be in store. State of Tel Aviv and Beyond regular commentator, Ya'akov Katz, joins me to attempt the impossible; try to understand what had happened in Israel and what may be coming at us. We focus on the big picture; in particular, why Israelis are so divided and what may address these rifts going forward. A crisis of trust and values afflicts this country. But the difference with Israel from most other countries is that we exist on a knife edge. In a flash, on October 7, 2023, we went from being a strong, regional power to a nation attacked by a terrorist group that had become a well-oiled, armed, and disciplined military force. Since then Israel has regained its military footing, somewhat, but is a country more deeply divided than ever. And the vested political interests seem to be determined to keep it that way. We discuss some of the more spectacular political scandals and the increasingly illiberal conduct by members of the coalition government. This is an election year in Israel. Ya'akov and I agree that the future of Israel will turn on the outcome of this election….that is….if it even happens.Reminder: Until midnight on December 31 (EST), our subscription special offer of $45 for one year is in place. On January 1, subscription rates go up and most of our content will be available to premium subscribers only. Please consider supporting our work. State of Tel Aviv is an independent enterprise. We depend on subscriber support to operate.Happy new year to all.Show your support for STLV at buymeacoffee.com/stateoftelavivPodcast Notes* Podcast on State of Tel Aviv and Beyond, discussing issues raised in this discussion with Ya'akov Katz.* Column by Ya'akov Katz published in Jerusalem Post, Friday, December 26, 2025.Blurred loyalties in PMO are a danger Israel cannot ignoreAfter watching the three-part interview with Eli Feldstein, one of the central figures in the leak of classified intelligence documents to BILD and the broader Qatargate affair, a few things become clear.First, Feldstein is a deeply problematic character. Second, these interviews were clearly intended to rehabilitate his image ahead of a looming court case. And third, his central argument is simple: he portrays himself as a pawn, knowingly or unknowingly manipulated by more powerful figures operating in the prime minister's inner circle - including Prime Minister's Office adviser Jonathan Urich, former Likud campaign strategist Srulik Einhorn, and ultimately allegedly Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu himself.Some of what Feldstein says is hard to swallow. His attempt to cast himself as a passive bystander in one of the most serious national security scandals in years is not easy to believe. And yet, it is equally impossible to simply dismiss everything he says out of hand. That tension alone should set off alarm bells.Because when allegations are this severe, and when they touch the very nerve center of Israeli decision-making, silence is not an option. Shrugging it off as spin by a defendant trying to save himself is simply reckless.This leads to one unavoidable conclusion: Israel must conduct a serious, deep, and independent investigation into what happened here. Not only into the leaks themselves, but into how three people operating at the heart of the Prime Minister's Office ended up working - whether knowingly or not - in the service of Qatar.This is not a marginal scandal. It hits at the core of our national security and the public's trust in its government. If foreign interests penetrated the PMO, even indirectly, the implications are staggering. And if they did not, then the public deserves to know that as well. Either way, the truth must be reached.There is also a broader lesson that cannot be ignored. Israel urgently needs clear rules and hard red lines. An adviser to the prime minister cannot be allowed to simultaneously serve other clients. The notion that someone can advise Israel's most powerful decision-maker while also consulting for foreign governments, multinational corporations, or even tech companies is dangerous.This principle must apply to the current prime minister and to anyone else who aspires to the job. Public service at this level cannot coexist with private interests. National security does not allow for blurred lines.Without accountability, there can be no leadershipAccountability is famously a word in English that does not have a direct translation into Hebrew. There are phrases that attempt to approximate it, but none that fully capture its meaning – an obligation to accept responsibility, to answer for decisions that are made, and to face their consequences.That absence of the word is not merely linguistic. It reflects something deeper about Israeli political culture and what has become a constant in the country: Try to avoid responsibility, deflect blame, and do everything to remain in power.That deficiency helps explain more than the current debate over a commission of inquiry. It also explains something no less disturbing: how, despite the scale of the failures of October 7 and the war that followed, Israeli politics are almost exactly the same as they were before.The same figures are once again vying for power ahead of the elections that will be held in the second half of 2026. The same names are in the polls, from the politicians currently in the Knesset to those who were there just a couple of years ago.It would have been natural to think that, in the aftermath of the greatest disaster in our national history, new leadership would have already emerged. Someone – or even multiple people – would be electrifying the country, showing that things can be done differently and that there are alternatives to the current cadre leading us now or vying to lead us in the future.But there aren't, and this is striking. Israel is a country known for its innovation, creativity, and courage. It produces world-class entrepreneurs, military commanders, scientists, and civil-society leaders. Yet when it comes to politics, the system seems stuck.Even the party that claims to represent the reservists who fought in Gaza and Lebanon over the last two years – a movement that should carry one of the most morally compelling voices today – is being led by a former failed politician. Not a new figure, but by someone from the same old political class.The reason this is the case, I believe, is because systems that avoid accountability also suppress renewal. When failure carries no real consequences and leaders do not step aside, those watching from the outside are taught a clear lesson: Politics is not a path to service, but rather a place where staying on the wheel and in the game come first. It is less about what you do and more about how long you can be there.It is through this lens that the Knesset vote on Wednesday must be understood. The legislation advanced this week, aimed at giving the government the ability to establish a commission of inquiry and appoint its members, stands in stark contrast to a state commission of inquiry – Israel's highest investigative authority – whose composition is determined independently by the judiciary.Both options are flawed and will be rejected by about half of the people. If the state commission is appointed, the half that does not trust the Supreme Court will not believe a word that the commission writes. If the government-appointed committee moves ahead, the same will happen, just from the other side. Either way, to some extent, Israel is stuck – there is no perfect option.But beyond the numbers of who supports what, something even more basic is at stake and should be the determining factor.Anyone detained by the police does not get to choose the detectives handling the case. When citizens appear before a zoning or planning commission, they do not get to select the panel that will hear their appeal. When people go to court, they do not get to decide who the judges will be.In every functioning system, this principle is non-negotiable. The moment a suspect chooses the investigator, the investigation ceases to be credible.Yet in this case, we are being told that the same ministers who failed in the years leading up to October 7 – and on October 7 itself – should determine who will investigate those failures. In what world does this make sense? And in what reality does this lead to accountability? It doesn't. With such a commission, there is only one result – evading responsibility.Israelis deserve to know what went wrong before and on October 7. Not for political gain, and not for revenge, but to ensure that such a catastrophe never happens again. Accountability is not about settling scores. It is about learning, correcting, and preventing.And we already have a clear indication of how a politically appointed commission would function.All one had to do was listen to the first meeting of the committee tasked with appointing it. Instead of focusing on decisions taken in the years leading up to the war, the discussion immediately drifted backwards – to the Oslo Accords, to the disengagement from Gaza. Other MKs spoke of the need to investigate the judiciary and the attorney general.Was there any serious discussion of the policy of containment crafted by the prime minister and adopted by successive governments? Any real reckoning with the Qatari cash transferred to Gaza with the approval of all prime ministers over the last seven years? Any willingness to examine decisions made at the highest political level within this government?Of course not.And that brings us back to the absence of renewal. When accountability is avoided, truth is delayed. When truth is delayed, leaders cling to power. And when leaders never step aside, new leadership cannot emerge.The choice facing Israel, therefore, is not just technical and about what model of inquiry we should adopt. It is between two different approaches to power.One seeks to uncover the truth, however uncomfortable it may be, with the purpose of rebuilding. The other is designed to protect those in power from the consequences of their own decisions.After October 7, Israel does not need another round of blame or the re-litigation of historical events with, at best, tangential relevance to October 7. The country needs a reckoning rooted in independence and integrity. It needs accountability – precisely the one thing that cannot be obtained by those who fear it most.Yaakov Katz is an Israeli-American author and journalist. Between 2016 and 2023, Yaakov was editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Post where he continues to write a popular weekly column.He is the author of three books: “Shadow Strike – Inside Israel's Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power”, “Weapon Wizards—How Israel Became a High-Tech Military Superpower” and “Israel vs. Iran: The Shadow War.”Prior to taking up the role of editor-in-chief, Yaakov served for two years as a senior policy adviser to Naftali Bennett during his tenure as Israel's Minister of Economy and Minister of Diaspora Affairs.In 2013, Yaakov was one of 12 international fellows to spend a year at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University.Originally from Chicago, Yaakov has a law degree from Bar Ilan University. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife Chaya and their four children.Find Yaakov Katz on X.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

Honolulu city officials call on the public to take caution with fireworks ahead of NYE; Daniel Dinell discusses the legacy of his father, Tom Dinell, the founding chair of the University of Hawaiʻi Department of Urban and Regional Planning