Podcasts about Pursuit

Sunday Evening 7/13/2025

(This podcast was previously recorded and published on August 11, 2020)   Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...    We cannot pursue fame, money and reputation among men and serve God. The only way we can be a servant of God is to do that which God tells us to do which is opposite to the way of this world.   But our flesh wants fame, money and reputation.   So there is a battle.   How do we overcome our own flesh?   This is the story of this Podcast.   ==   I John 5:14-15  And this is the confidence that we have in HIM, that, if we ask any thing according to HIS will, HE heareth us:   15 And if we know that HE hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of HIM.     Matthew 4:8-11  Again, the devil taketh HIM (Jesus) up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth HIM all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;   9 And saith unto HIM, All these things will I give THEE, if THOU wilt fall down and worship me.   10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and HIM only shalt thou serve.   11 Then the devil leaveth HIM, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto HIM.     2 Thessalonians 2:3-4   Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day (of the Lord) shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; 4  Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.     1 John 2:18   Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.     2 Thessalonians 2:6-8 (NASB)   And you know what restrains him now, so that he will be revealed in his time.    7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only HE (Jesus, the Word) who now restrains will do so until HE (Jesus, the Word) is removed.    8 Then that lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will eliminate with the breath of HIS mouth and bring to an end by the appearance of His coming;     Titus 3:10-11   A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;   11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.     Philippians 4:13   I can do all things through Christ (the Word) which strengtheneth me.    

In a new episode of FOX Sports Saturday, Jason Martin & Arnie Spanier (in for Aaron Torres) start off the show discussing the LeBron James controversy and new information coming out about the Lakers informing Luka Doncic, but not LeBron James about the sale of the Lakers. They then go into Cooper Flagg already being more marketable and more of a face of the NBA than Victor Wembanyama. Jason brings up marketability and draws the Angel Reese Caitlin Clark parallel after Reese was chosen to be on NBA 2K26 over Caitlin Clark, who draws substantially more viewership. Fox Sports Radio NBA Analyst Mark Medina joins the show to discuss LeBron James’ appearance at the Lakers vs. Pelicans game and the controversy surrounding him. Arnie then brings up the new NIL Era in College Football and how Texas Tech just spent $5.1M on an OL for 3 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit wisdomofcrowds.liveIt's the summer doldrums, so this week, Wisdom of Crowds is taking a break from politics and war and Trump. Instead, we are talking about culture. Our guest, Paul Elie, is one of the leading culture and religion writers in the United States. His words have appeared in the New Yorker, the Atlantic, and the New York Times. Paul's latest book, The Last Supper: Art, Faith, Sex, and Controversy in the 1980s, tells the story of artists in the 1980s who grappled with religious ideas and stirred up controversy while doing so. U2, Madonna, Andy Warhol, Piss Christ, Sinead O'Connor and many more play a role in a masterful, novelistic retelling of that fateful decade in American cultural history.Damir Marusic is curious about Paul's concept of “crypto-religiosity,” which Paul uses to describe an abiding sensibility in 1980s art and culture. Is it actually a unique category? Aren't all Americans crypto-religious to a greater or lesser degree? Isn't that the legacy of Protestantism? Santiago Ramos pursues a different line of questioning. What might a healthier relationship between institutional religion and cryptically-religious artists look like?In our bonus section for paid subscribers, Damir and Paul compare the 1980s music scene with that of the 1990s; Damir explains why the 1990s felt “less devotional and more ecstatic”; Paul talks about his first time listening to “Smells like Teen Spirit”; Santiago and Paul discuss the coming culture of “ex-vangelicals”; Santiago confesses to not having his s**t together in his 20s; Damir asks: “How can you do good punk rock if Bill Clinton's the president?”; the three discuss why Trump hasn't yet generated a counterculture or artistic resistance; Santiago mentions Macklemore's Gaza song; Paul and Santiago discuss “radtrads,” and the coming rebellion against radtrads; Paul tells Damir why he should be religious; Paul explains why electoral politics is our modern day bread and circuses; and more!Required Reading:* Paul Elie, The Last Supper: Art, Faith, Sex, and Controversy in the 1980s (Amazon). * Paul Elie, The Life You Save May Be Your Own: An American Pilgrimage (Amazon).* Julia Yost, “The Scandal of Dogmatism” (Compact). * Damir Marusic, “The Pursuit of Passion for its Own Sake” (WoC). * Damir's discography from his punk rock days (Discogs).* Damir's music with his band, The Miss (Bandcamp).* CrowdSource, “Protest Music” (WoC). Free preview video:

From the mind of acclaimed reporter Gary Baum comes In Pursuit of Beauty (Blackstone, 2025), a striking debut novel that examines the nature of truth and allure in our modern world. What would you endure to fulfill your dreams? What would you do to have the perfect body? For Dr. Roya Delshad, the answers are anything and everything. A sought-after Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Roya is also the highest example of her craft. She's had every inch of her own body sculpted, one procedure at a time. All to escape a painful and lonely past. But when Roya gives the gift of beauty to those who can't afford the cost, the media labels her "the Robin Hood of Roxbury Drive," and she soon finds herself pleading her case from inside a prison cell. Hoping to resurrect her reputation and obscure a trail of unhappy clients, Roya tells her story with the help of the blithely handsome Wes Easton, a journalist and failed screenwriter who agrees to ghostwrite her memoir. In a twistingly tense pas de deux, Wes struggles to tell fact from fiction, and Roya seeks to explode his notions about aspiration and desire, sending their collaboration off the rails. A bold, stylish, and provocative thriller about surfaces and their hidden depths, In Pursuit of Beauty explores what it means to become exactly who you once yearned to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

From the mind of acclaimed reporter Gary Baum comes In Pursuit of Beauty (Blackstone, 2025), a striking debut novel that examines the nature of truth and allure in our modern world. What would you endure to fulfill your dreams? What would you do to have the perfect body? For Dr. Roya Delshad, the answers are anything and everything. A sought-after Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Roya is also the highest example of her craft. She's had every inch of her own body sculpted, one procedure at a time. All to escape a painful and lonely past. But when Roya gives the gift of beauty to those who can't afford the cost, the media labels her "the Robin Hood of Roxbury Drive," and she soon finds herself pleading her case from inside a prison cell. Hoping to resurrect her reputation and obscure a trail of unhappy clients, Roya tells her story with the help of the blithely handsome Wes Easton, a journalist and failed screenwriter who agrees to ghostwrite her memoir. In a twistingly tense pas de deux, Wes struggles to tell fact from fiction, and Roya seeks to explode his notions about aspiration and desire, sending their collaboration off the rails. A bold, stylish, and provocative thriller about surfaces and their hidden depths, In Pursuit of Beauty explores what it means to become exactly who you once yearned to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

What if your company's biggest problem isn't strategy, but a lack of soul? Darius Mirshahzadeh sits down with Mike Maddock and John Tobin on Your Seat at the Table Podcast for a deep dive into leadership, company culture, and what it really takes to build a high-performing team. In this candid conversation, Darius opens up about the hard lessons he's learned as a CEO, the blind spots that hold leaders back, and why most companies get core values completely wrong. He shares the frameworks he's developed to help organizations scale with clarity, authenticity, and purpose. In this episode, Mike, John, and Darius will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Darius Mirshahzadeh (03:06) The Journey of an Entrepreneur (05:49) Lessons from Business Failures (12:00) The Impact of Entrepreneurship on Personal Life (17:53) Reflections on Success and Future Endeavors (26:15) The Pursuit of Financial Success (29:02) Understanding the Game vs. Real Life (33:54) The Art of Podcasting: Insights and Experiences (39:33) Balancing Work and Personal Relationships (45:16) Finding Purpose Beyond Success (49:50) Knowing When to Quit or Persist Sponsored by: Constant Contact: Try Constant Contact free for 30 days at constantcontact.com. IDEO U: Enroll today and get 15% off sitewide at ideou.com/greatness.  Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at indeed.com/darius. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius.  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - Matthew 10:7-15 - Jesus said to His Apostles: "As you go, make this proclamation: 'The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.' Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons. Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give. Do not take gold or silver or copper for your belts; no sack for the journey, or a second tunic, or sandals, or walking stick. The laborer deserves his keep. Whatever town or village you enter, look for a worthy person in it, and stay there until you leave. As you enter a house, wish it peace. If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; if not, let your peace return to you. Whoever will not receive you or listen to your words— go outside that house or town and shake the dust from your feet. Amen, I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town." Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3) Brandon Otto on his new translation of Saint Claude La Colombière's: Seeking the Heart of Christ (TAN Books) https://tanbooks.com/products/books/seeking-the-heart-of-christ-christian-reflections-on-the-interior-life/ 4) This June, Christ the King conquers LGBT https://www.returntoorder.org/2025/07/this-june-christ-is-king-conquers-lgbtq/

Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, we finish up 1 Thessalonians and learn about prayer!--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --How to Pray for Just About Anyone1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 (NLT)One of the most practical and life-changing topics in the Christian life is prayer. In this section of Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, we get a front-row seat to how Paul prays for the people he loves—and how we can use this as a template to pray for just about anyone.Whether you're praying for:A friend going through trials,Someone you're discipling,Or even an enemy who has hurt you—Paul's words give us a timeless framework for how to pray with power, purpose, and perspective.1. Start by Thanking GodPaul begins by expressing gratitude:“How we thank God for you! Because of you we have great joy as we enter God's presence.” (1 Thessalonians 3:9 NLT)Thankfulness is the foundation of prayer. Gratitude shifts your heart from bitterness to hope. This applies even when praying for someone difficult. Find something—anything—to be grateful for: a past good moment, their God-given potential, or how God is using the situation to grow your character.2. Pray for Your Impact on ThemPaul says, “Night and day we pray earnestly for you, asking God to let us see you again to fill the gaps in your faith.” (1 Thessalonians 3:10 NLT)Often, our prayers are entirely focused on the other person. Paul teaches us to also pray about how God might use us in their lives. Whether it's a friend, a disciple, or even an enemy, ask:“God, how do You want to use me in their story?”Be open to opportunities to encourage, equip, or even lovingly challenge them. Sometimes a simple text or sharing a podcast link can make a difference.3. Pray for Relational RestorationPaul continues, “May God our Father and our Lord Jesus bring us to you very soon.” (1 Thessalonians 3:11 NLT)Paul knew that Satan was actively trying to hinder their reunion. So he prayed for God to overcome the barriers. We should pray the same for any strained relationship in our lives, including enemies.Romans 12:18 (NLT) reminds us: “Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.”Sometimes reconciliation is beyond our control, but prayer invites God into the process.4. Pray for Their Love to OverflowPaul shifts to pray for the Thessalonians themselves:“May the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows.” (1 Thessalonians 3:12 NLT)We can ask God to help others grow in their love—not only for fellow believers but also for everyone, even those who are difficult. It's also a moment to pray for our own heart:“God, help me love them the way You love...

At the end of the fifteenth century, the center of European banking suddenly swung from its birthplace in Italy to south Germany. The key figure in that transition was Jakob Fugger of Augsburg, maybe the richest man who ever lived.Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read by Patrick) here: https://bit.ly/PWverge. And check out Patrick's new podcast The Pursuit of Dadliness! It's all about “Dad Culture,” and Patrick will interview some fascinating guests about everything from tall wooden ships to smoked meats to comfortable sneakers to history, sports, culture, and politics. https://bit.ly/PWtPoDListen to new episodes 1 week early, to exclusive seasons 1 and 2, and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special update episode, we're revisiting three popular conversations—on magnesium supplementation, cold plunging, and wellness burnout—with the latest research and first-hand experience. Nutrition science doesn't sit still, and neither do we. In today's episode, we're sharing what we'd add to these episodes if we were recording them today. Whether you're still struggling with gut health, braving the freeze for the ‘health benefits', or feeling the weight of wellness culture, this episode will leave you feeling more informed—and a little less overwhelmed. We share updates related to these three episodes. The Poop Episode: Why You Aren't Regular Anymore and What to Do  Are the Freezing Cold Temperatures of Cryotherapy Worth It? Wellness Burnout: How the Pursuit to “Be Well” Isn't Working Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!  https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com Learn More About Our Hosts:  Carolyn Williams PhD, RD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/ Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/ Brierley Horton, MS, RD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/ Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!  happyeatingpodcast@gmail.com Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions

Join the Cork Board Cadre by subscribing to the PPM Patreon (as a free or paid member) to access an extended cut of this ep with additional music breaks, the full episode notes, the complete catalog of immortal communoid scientific commentary, and the PPM community on Discord. Immensely grateful for your support:patreon.com/ParaPowerMapping In which Klonny sets out to begin mapping the rapidly consolidating PayPal Mafia Occupied Government and their brand of Palantir Apartheid White Governance (PAWG with South African characteristics lol), endeavoring to compare and contrast domestic deep political conditions with those of GLADIO and the Italian Years of Lead. Consider this the précis or prelims for an even lengthier investigation.Brief note: apologies the show has been in dormant stasis for about the last month. I have been recovering from walking pneumonia over the past three weeks, which majorly hamstrung my productivity, while simultaneously navigating various travels including a handful of days camping in 100 F degree heat while pneumococcal, tech issues (my phone and 5 years of data were completely wiped), and stressors born of pretty significant, prospective life changes that appear to be around the corner. Anyways, no woe is me, just feel I owed you all an explanation. I've stayed busy with my research during that time, but it was hard to manage the recording & editing process for a bit there. I am hopeful that this new episode will mark the beginning of a purple patch. Thank you so much to all of you who have supported the show and my efforts through thick & thin.Songs & Clips:| Peter Thiel & Ross Douthat interview | | Spirit Hz - "OPX" ( friend of the show, https://spirithz.bandcamp.com/ ) | | 2 MN lawmakers shot in apparent targeted incident - officials (ABC) | | Alex Karp - "Defending Democracy" edit (played for comedic & cautionary warning effect) | | Joe Lonsdale on Squawkbox (CNBC) - "Regime Change in Iran" | | US Navy Adm. William H. McRaven raves about Palantir | | Spitting Image - "I've Never Met a Nice South African" | | Spirit Hz - "Promis" | Incomplete reading list for this series (not to mention the texts I've been picking through since we spoke last):Daniele Ganser - NATO's Secret Armies: Operation GLADIO and Terrorism in Western EuropeRichard Cottrell - Gladio, NATO's Dagger at the Heart of Europe: The Pentagon-Nazi-Mafia Terror AxisPaul Williams - Operation Gladio: The Unholy Alliance between the Vatican, the CIA, and the MafiaStuart Christie - Stefano delle Chiaie: Portrait of a Black TerroristMax Chafkin - The Contrarian: Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley's Pursuit of PowerAntony Loewenstein - The Palestine Laboratory: How Israel Exports the Technology of Occupation Around the WorldHenrik Kruger - The Great Heroin Coup: Drugs, Intelligence, & International FascismScott Anderson & Jon Lee Anderson - Inside the League: The Shocking Expose of How Terrorists, Nazis, And Latin American Death Squads have Infiltrated the World Anti-Communist LeagueDavid Yallop - In God's NameMalcolm Harris - Palo AltoPeter Dale Scott - Cocaine PoliticsTim Shorrock - Spies for Hire: The Secret World of Intelligence OutsourcingDavid Alvarez - Spies in the VaticanDouglas Valentine - The Strength of the Pack (if our study of historic GLADIO gets there, a few of these will tie in with the earlier Monkey Morales series, bridging the gap between operatives like Stefano delle Chiaie and strategia della tensione theorist Yves Guerin-Serac slash deadly Aginter Press frontman and the OP 40 Cuban assassin set, Operation Condor, and the deployment of the same counterinsurgent tactics in America's backyard)

In this episode, we're tackling one of the biggest sources of tension in marriage—money—by unpacking four biblical values that can help couples build unity, trust, and purpose in their finances.--The PursueGOD Family podcast helps you think biblically about marriage and parenting. Join Bryan and Tracy Dwyer on Wednesday mornings for new topics every week or two. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/family.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --

WDAY First News anchors Scott Engen and Lydia Blume break down your regional news and weather for Thursday, July 10. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.

Today on our shorter-than-usual episode we have a rare rehearsal recording of "The Pursuit of Happiness," a radio program written by Norman Corwin and starring Charles Laughton and Elsa Lanchester from December 8, 1939, showcasing Laughton's performance and even capturing a moment where he realizes he is missing script pages, providing a unique glimpse into the unscripted reality of radio rehearsal. And John tells a story about the loss of countless 1930s radio transcriptions from the CBS network.  Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

Unexpected Rise In Disease and Death Sinks U.S. Insurance Companies- Dr. Chris Martensen and The Face of Immigration Chaos: 300,000 Kids Lost in the Wind to Abusers and Porn Merchants By John Zmirak   Unexpected Rise In Disease Sinks U.S. Insurance Companies  - Peak Prosperity Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/jQS7rFKwKVo?si=V1L6bykndB4fQo6P Peak Prosperity 555K subscribers 18,173 views Premiered Jul 7, 2025 #donaldtrump #news #usanews To watch Part 2 of this video: https://peak.fan/3hcuj9f3 Join the discussion at Peak Prosperity: https://peak.fan/fr5b44er Unexpected rates of sickness (morbidity) has sunk the stock price of a major US health insurer (Centene or CNC).  Maybe now we can finally have an open conversation about the causes? #donaldtrump #news #usanews #stocks #worldnews #educationalvideo   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Face of Immigration Chaos: 300,000 Kids Lost in the Wind to Abusers and Porn Merchants By John Zmirak Published on July 1, 2025 For article visit-   https://stream.org/the-face-of-immigration-chaos-300000-kids-lost-in-the-wind-to-abusers-and-porn-merchants/   The Face of Immigration Chaos: 300,000 Kids Lost in the Wind to Abusers and Porn Merchants By John Zmirak Published on July 1, 2025 There's one drum I won't stop banging, because it's a righteous call to war: The Left is not a secular, rationalistic, science-driven movement — though for the sake of social prestige and power it still pretends to be. But in fact, it never was. At every point since the invention of the Left/Right spectrum in the fevered, bloodthirsty frenzy of the French Revolution, the Left has been a post-Christian heresy. It's a cargo cult that cherrypicks from the gospels shiny moral sentiments and glittering aspirations, like the work of some mindless magpie. A New Rival Gospel Never mind that Jesus's moral mandates would be literally nonsensical if He was not divine and couldn't offer eternal rewards for self-sacrifice in this life. (Try explaining “Turn the other cheek” to Ghengis Khan and then get back to me; I'd love to hear how that goes. The meek did not inherit the Mongol Empire.) Nor that claims of “equality” among all men only hold up if we mean “in the eyes of God,” since in our own sight we're vastly diverse and manifestly unequal. Even the militantly atheistic, self-styled “scientific” Communist Utopia millions were willing to kill for was cooked up by Karl Marx as a thinly secularized knock-off of the New Jerusalem. Read historian Norman Cohn's authoritative The Pursuit of the Millennium to learn how Marx's program replicated the crackpot claims of self-anointed “prophets” who roused the rabble to murder the priests and pillage the local Jews. But Leftists are born with the same God-shaped hole in their souls as everyone else, so they plunder the Gospel to fill it, picking only the bits and pieces that please them to make a kind of taxidermied replacement Christ fashioned in their own image. These false Christs or antichrists are invariably cast as victims, waved around as banners, and finally used as cudgels … to pummel actual Christians. First the Peasants, Then the Workers The original radical Leftists of the French Revolution held up “the peasants” as the suffering souls for whom they fought — even as the revolutionary government waged a vicious, genocidal war against the real, live peasants of the Vendee region, killing some 300,000 for the crime of clinging to their Church, instead of the fake one the government had set up and imposed on them. A hundred years later, Karl Marx and his movement would claim the international working class as the victims whom they'd champion against the ruthless exploitation of capitalist oppressors. But Marx would fiercely oppose any moderate reforms that would improve workers' real lives, since these might slow down the bloody revolution he needed to impose Communist rule. His followers would fight against any labor unions they couldn't control. Of course, once the Communists seized power in Russia, then other countries, they would enslave the workers and peasants alike, putting them to work in state-owned monopolies, closing their churches, and subjecting them to totalitarian surveillance and persecution. The New Antichrist Idols: “Persecuted” Immigrants The present face of Leftist false religion manifests as a trinity: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and its ersatz Christ figure is the immigrant. Marxists and tribalists paint immigrants as victims of climate change, Islamophobia, and dictatorial governments. Cheap labor globalists depict them as rough and ready workers whose ethic is better than the sullen, spoiled American natives ripe for replacement.   The media, besotted by their new post-Christian creed, like to select which immigrant stories to tell, the better to paint the Trump administration and its backers as heartless, intolerant, ignorant racist bullies. But Trump's team has been clever, having learned from the debacle of 2017, when their efforts to protect child migrants from human traffickers got painted as “separating families” and “putting kids in cages.” So the administration focused its first removal efforts on gang members, rabid antisemites and jihadists, confident that diversity-happy editors and lawless federal judges wouldn't be able to restrain themselves — but would lionize and try to paint as wounded, hapless puppies the worst immigrants on Earth. Poor, Poor Pitiful Jihadis The Left took the bait. Look at the latest “victims” these apostles of counterfeit Christian compassion have decided to paint as martyrs: The equally radical, equally illegal immigrant relatives of the vicious jihadi who used arson to target a Jewish event to aid Holocaust survivors (one of whom he burned to death), Mohamed Sabry Soliman. Mass media can't help themselves. They're too driven by religious zeal: Of course, the facts of the case fall by the wayside in all this jerry-rigged empathy: Collecting Slaves for Sex Traffickers So the Left will go to the wall for privileged, middle-class, jihadi Muslims who blew through their tourist visas and stayed in our country so their patriarch could incinerate Jews who'd escaped the Nazis. You know who the Left won't talk about? The 300,000 unaccompanied minors smuggled into our country and sent to whoever wanted them, with no vetting or DNA tests for alleged relatives. (Joe Biden abolished that.) How are things going for those migrants, who aren't incinerating American Jews? Gateway Pundit gives us a glimpse: A 37-year-old illegal immigrant, Wilson Manfredo Lopez-Carillo, was arrested in Palm Beach County, Florida, for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl placed in his home through the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) “Unaccompanied Alien Children” (UAC) program. According to the Daily Wire, the arrest was made on May 22, 2025. According to charging documents from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Lopez-Carillo faces three counts of sexual assault on a minor. The victim, who arrived in the U.S. in August 2023 as an unaccompanied minor, was sent by HHS to live with Lopez-Carillo and others in a loosely vetted household.   Police reports detail a horrifying pattern of abuse, with Lopez-Carillo allegedly taking advantage of the girl's isolation to assault her on multiple occasions in February 2024.   On one occasion, while the adult woman in the household was out selling tamales to support the family, Lopez-Carillo allegedly grabbed the teen in the kitchen, dragged her to his bedroom, and sexually assaulted her.   A second incident followed a similar pattern, with the predator offering the girl $100 to stay silent — an offer she bravely refused. Fearing retribution, the teen initially did not report the assaults, as Lopez-Carillo had threatened her to keep quiet.   Go read the rest, if you have the heart. How many more victims are on Joe Biden's catatonic conscience? We won't know on this side of the grave.   This is the filth, the exploitation, the mass rape that the Left is happy to invite into our nation in order to pose as defenders of “victims” and rack up names for voter fraud. Once again, the group designated as “victims” get victimized for real by those who pretend to defend them.   Leftists haven't just chosen Barabbas. They have tarted him up as Christ.   John Zmirak is a senior editor at The Stream and author or coauthor of 14 books, including The Politically Incorrect Guide to Immigration and The Politically Incorrect Guide to Catholicism. His newest book is No Second Amendment, No First.   Find All of John Zmirak Articles at- https://stream.org/author/johnzmirak/   John Zmirak is a Senior Editor of The Stream. He received his B.A. from Yale University in 1986, then his M.F.A. in screenwriting and fiction and his Ph.D. in English in 1996 from Louisiana State University. He has been Press Secretary to pro-life Louisiana Governor Mike Foster, and a reporter and editor at Success magazine and Investor's Business Daily, among other publications. His essays, poems, and other works have appeared in First Things, The Weekly Standard, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, USA Today, FrontPage Magazine, The American Conservative, The South Carolina Review, Modern Age, The Intercollegiate Review, Commonweal, and The National Catholic Register, among other venues. He has contributed to American Conservatism: An Encyclopedia and The Encyclopedia of Catholic Social Thought. From 2000-2004 he served as Senior Editor of Faith & Family magazine and a reporter at The National Catholic Register. During 2012 he was editor of Crisis. He is author, co-author, or editor of twelve books, including Wilhelm Ropke: Swiss Localist, Global Economist, The Grand Inquisitor and The Race to Save Our Century. His newest book is No Second Amendment, No First. Zmirak can be found at https://stream.org/author/johnzmirak/   John Zmirak is a senior editor at The Stream and author or co-author of ten books, including The Politically Incorrect Guide to Immigration and The Politically Incorrect Guide to Catholicism. He is co-author with Jason Jones of “God, Guns, & the Government.”   John Zmirak's latest book: No Second Amendment, No First  by John Zmirak  Available March 19, 2024 Today's Left endlessly preaches the evils of “gun violence." It is a message increasingly echoed from the nation's pulpits, presented as common-sense decency and virtue. Calls for “radical non-violence” are routinely endowed with the imprimatur of religious doctrine.   But what if such teachings were misguided, even damaging? What if the potential of a citizenry to exercise force against violent criminals and tyrannical governments is not just compatible with church teaching, but flows from the very heart of Biblical faith and reason? What if the freedoms we treasure are intimately tied to the power to resist violent coercion?  This is the long-overdue case John Zmirak makes with stunning clarity and conviction in No Second Amendment, No First. A Yale-educated journalist and former college professor, Zmirak shows how the right of self-defense against authoritarian government was affirmed in both the Old and New Testaments, is implied in Natural Law, and has been part of Church tradition over the centuries.   -------------------------------------------------------------------- 

#163  - Do You Need An Oil Change? Udo Erasmus (from Udo's Choice) Says You Do. You've seen Udo's Choice supplements in virtually every health store —but do you know why these powerhouse oils are essential for your health (and why they're either making or breaking your health)?  In this episode of Pretty Well, I sit down with Udo Erasmus—founder of Udo's Choice oils, 40 year pioneer in the healthy oils movement, and author of Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill. Udo shares how modern food prep is silently fueling everything from chronic inflammation to hormone disruption to cancer development—and what to do instead. During our conversation, we talk about: the truth behind healthy fats; the oils that are powerfully wrecking your health; and why your body literally needs an oil change. We dive into omega-3s, omega-6s, and the nasty processing practices that turn "healthy" seed oils into full-blown poisons.  We also explore detox strategies, new biohacks to sweat out fat-soluble toxins, oil enemas (yep, you read that right), and how to stop frying your health—literally and figuratively. If you're worn out, achy, or wondering why your “healthy” diet still isn't working, this episode might be your wake-up call. Because the truth is: the right oils don't just support your wellbeing—they make it or break it, and in the meantime, help you to look and feel amazing, inside and out. LInks & Resources: Website: https://udoerasmus.com/ Social: https://www.instagram.com/udoerasmus/ https://www.facebook.com/theudoerasmus/   *Udo's Choice Supplements/Oils: https://amzn.to/4dNk0k6  *Udo's Books: https://amzn.to/3RG8mx4  *As An Amazon Associate I Earn A Small Commission From Qualifying Purchases At No Extra Cost To You*   Join the conversation: Share your thoughts with us on social media or in the comments! Subscribe, Share & Review: 

Pastors Joby Martin and Brian Tome join James Griffin to unpack what it really means to act like men in today's culture.To submit a question, send us a DM on Instagram or Facebook.Crosspoint City Church exists to relentlessly pursue those far from God to help them know and follow Jesus. To help support this mission and work, visit https://www.mycpcc.com/giveTo learn more about all of our locations or what is coming up at Crosspoint City, check out https://www.crosspointcity.com/ or follow us on your favorite social platform  @CrosspointCity  

The Medici name still carries echoes of power and labyrinthine politics. But the Medici got their start as bankers, and built a financial empire that spanned fifteenth-century Europe. Popes, kings, and merchants all did business with the Medici, and the family's power over Florence grew out of its fiscal wizardry - at least until it all fell apart.Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read by Patrick) here: https://bit.ly/PWverge. And check out Patrick's new podcast The Pursuit of Dadliness! It's all about “Dad Culture,” and Patrick will interview some fascinating guests about everything from tall wooden ships to smoked meats to comfortable sneakers to history, sports, culture, and politics. https://bit.ly/PWtPoDListen to new episodes 1 week early, to exclusive seasons 1 and 2, and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistorySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Declaration of Independence is one of the most iconic documents in United States history. But what do we really know about how it came to be? In our most recent episode, historian Emily Sneff helped us explore the Declaration through your questions–questions that revealed just how complex, living, and contested this document still is. So in today's Revisited episode, we take a listen to the podcast that Emily helped to produce back in 2017: Episode 141: A Declaration in Draft. Originally part of the Omohundro Institute's Doing History: To the Revolution! Series, this episode features three distinguished scholars: Danielle Allen, Patrick Spero, and Peter Onuf, Together, these scholars reveal that many hands and minds shaped the Declaration of Independence. They also help us dive into some of the document's contradictions around slavery and equality. Emily's Website  Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/415 RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODES

In this inspiring episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi welcome Mari Lllewelyn, founder of Bloom Nutrition and the host of The Pursuit of Wellness, a leading health and wellness podcast. Mari shares her inspiring journey of losing 90 pounds and transforming her life through a combination of fitness and nutrition. The conversation delves into Mari's experience with PCOS, her fertility journey, and the creation of her successful supplement brand. She also shares insights into building her company, Bloom Nutrition, and her mission to make health and wellness accessible to women.Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Sponsors: Medtronic: For more information and to take the pledge to talk to your mother or a woman in your life about heart health, visit Alettertomymother.comCymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotikia.com/SHEMD for 20% off your order + free shipping today.MidiHealth: You deserve to feel great. Book your virtual visit today at JoinMidi.comOpill: Opill is birth control in your control, and you can use code SHEMD for twenty five percent off your first month of Opill at Opill.comSleepMe: Visit www.sleep.me/SHEMD to get your Chilipad at 20% off with code SHEMDDavid Protein: David is giving my listeners an exclusive offer – buy four cartons and get the fifth free at davidprotein.com/shemd Mari Llewellyn's 5 Key Takeaways:Embrace Your Wellness Journey – Wellness isn't one-size-fits-all. Take time to find what works for you, listen to your body, and embrace each step, big or small.Prioritize Mental Health – Mental health is just as important as physical health. Don't be afraid to seek support, set boundaries, and be open about your journey, whether it's navigating a diagnosis or building a new routine.Small Habits, Big Change – Change doesn't happen overnight. Focus on small, sustainable habits that, over time, lead to significant growth and transformation.Redefine Self-Care – Self-care isn't a luxury but a necessity. Find practical ways to incorporate it daily, from nourishing foods to mental breaks that support long-term resilience.Trust the Process – Whether it's personal goals, mental health, or even fertility journeys, trust in your unique process. There's strength in vulnerability and patience as you grow and adapt along the way.In This Episode: (00:00) Introduction(05:45) Mari Llewellyn's fitness journey(07:31) Understanding macronutrients and nutrition basics(15:15) Diagnosing PCOS and fertility journey(18:45) Trying to conceive and fertility workup(25:45) Mari's weight loss and business journey(27:37) Bloom supplements and greens powder(27:36) Mari's supplement routine and colostrum benefits(39:40) Five tips for improving women's healthRESOURCES:Mari Llewellyn's - Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/marillewellyn/Mari Llewellyn's - Podcast : https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofwellnesspodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joel Schneider, Deputy Head of Portfolio Management at Dimensional, discusses the firm's milestone as the first issuer to surpass $200 billion in actively managed ETF assets.  He also delves into the hidden costs of traditional index funds and Dimensional's pursuit...

Diving into the story of Frank Serpico and how he battled the corruption in the NYPD during the 1960s and 70s.-----Sources:Serpico - Peter Maas-----You can check stay connected and support below:WebsiteBook: Chasing Greatness: Timeless Stories on the Pursuit of ExcellenceApparelInstagramXLinkedIn

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In this episode, Dr. Lesley Joseph sits down with author, conflict practitioner, and activist Somia Sadiq to discuss her new novel, Gajarah, a story that challenges how we understand land, justice, grief, and the tangled threads of human resilience. Born in Pakistan, raised in Canada, and shaped by a life between cultures and continents, Somia brings her lived experience, and her deep work in justice and  peacebuilding, to the page. Through her unforgettable protagonist, Emahn, she explores trauma, displacement, and the often-unspoken truth that healing isn't linear, and justice doesn't always come with closure.Dr. Joseph and Somia explore questions like:

Ep. 192: Pregnancy has shifted a lot in my life, but one thing that hasn't changed is my love for wellness. In today's solo episode, I'm sharing how my workouts, nutrition, and self-care routines have evolved now that I'm 16 weeks along. From what I'm eating (spoiler: still all about protein) to the skincare swaps I've made, I walk you through a typical day and answer your most asked Q&As. Whether you're pregnant or just looking for a wellness reset, this one's for you. Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari's Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast's Instagram click here! For Mari's Newsletter click here! Sponsored By: The first 1,000 to join at functionhealth.com/POW or use gift code POW at sign-up get a $100 credit toward their membership. Get better sleep, hair and skin with Blissy and use POWPOD to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/POWPOD Get 20% off your first order at foriawellness.com/POW or with code POW at checkout. You'll thank me later. Whether you're launching a side hustle or building the next big brand, Shopify makes it simple to start and scale. Visit shopify.com/mari to make it happen. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/POW and get on your way to being your best self. Save 15% on the BON CHARGE Red Light Face Mask and more at boncharge.com with code PURSUIT at checkout. Show Links: Packed with 38 superfood ingredients, this delicious daily scoop supports digestion, reduces bloat, and boosts energy—meet Bloom Greens. Bloom Colostrum blends colostrum, collagen peptides, and probiotics to support gut health, immunity, and radiant hair, skin, and nails. Crush soda cravings with Bloom Pop—crafted with clinically-backed prebiotics and better-for-you ingredients for a bold, gut-friendly boost. Topics Discussed 00:09 Welcome and pregnancy update 01:00 Second trimester routines and eating shifts 02:05 Current what I eat in a day 2:53 Breakfast foods and supplements 08:30 Salads, sandwiches, and lunch staples 09:14 Favorite snacks and protein smoothies 09:45 Dinner staples and eating salmon 10:50 Dessert cravings and sweets aversions 11:25 Thoughts on caffeine and matcha 12:20 Pregnancy workouts, mindset shifts, and daily movement 18:22 Skincare, stretch marks, and natural beauty routines 23:03 Pregnancy cravings and food inspiration 23:50 Favorite workout clothes while pregnant 24:30 Pregnancy nutrition, nausea, and food changes 26:14 Acne triggers and skincare 30:12 Workout structure and timing 31:06 Tracking baby with app 32:29 Not riding during pregnancy 34:19 Postpartum weight and body image 35:15 GLP-1, past weight loss, and future plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Finding Freedom John discusses the tragic flooding in Texas, the DOJ's conclusion that there is no Epstein list and the foreign flavor in the brand new America Party. We have a new show on Lions of Liberty! The Politicks Podcast! Be sure to subscribe to the standalone Politicks Podcast feed. This is the absolute best way to support the show! Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And remember, they're all Blood Suckers! Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's make hormone balance easier with just a few simple foods this week. When cramps, PMS mood swings, and exhaustion hit every month, it's hard not to feel like your body is working against you, but it's not!This episode is your gentle nudge to stop overcomplicating things and start somewhere simple. I'm sharing three of my favorite hormone-friendly foods (and why they work) — so you can feel more like yourself, even during your cycle.Here's what you'll learn:How a simple carrot salad can help clear out estrogen and calm inflammationWhy your liver needs more than just “detox tea” to keep hormones balancedThe overlooked mineral in common foods that supports your energy, thyroid, and blood sugarIf you're tired of feeling wiped out and moody and want something you can actually do today to feel better, this episode is your starting point.Book a FREE Hormone Strategy Call with meEquip ProteinAdrenal Cocktail RecipeNEED HELP FIXING YOUR HORMONES? CHECK OUT MY RESOURCES:Hormone Imbalance Quiz - Find out which of the top 3 hormone imbalances affects you most!Join Nourish Your Hormones Coaching for the step-by-step and my eyes on YOUR hormones for the next 4 months.LET'S CONNECT!IG: @leishadrewsMy story+more hormone resources hereSend us a text with episode feedback or ideas! (We can't respond to texts unless you include contact info but always read them)Don't forget to subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more women looking for answers.Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast is to be taken as medical advice, please take informed accountability and speak to your provider before making changes to your health routine.This podcast is for women and moms to learn how to balance hormones naturally in motherhood, to have pain-free periods, increased fertility, to decrease PMS mood swings, and to increase energy without restrictive diet plans. You'll learn how to balance blood sugar, increase progesterone naturally, understand the root cause of estrogen dominance, irregular periods, PCOS, insulin resistance, hormonal acne, post birth-control syndrome, and conceive naturally. We use a pro-metabolic, whole food, root cause approach to functional women's health and focus on truly holistic health and mind-body connection.If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll like ours too! Pursuit of Wellness with Mari Llewellyn, Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, Found My Fitness with Rhonda Patrick, Just Ingredients Podcast, Wellness Mama, The Dr Josh Axe Show, Are You Menstrual Podcast, The Model Health Show, Grounded Wellness By Primally Pure, Be Well By Kelly Leveque, The Freely Rooted Podcast with Kori Meloy, Simple Farmhouse Life with Lisa Bass

Ever find yourself reaching for distractions, avoiding tough conversations, or simply wanting to be "not bothered"? These might be signs of the comfort idol at work. This episode unmasks how our pursuit of immediate gratification and freedom from stress can quietly rot our hearts, leading to an unfulfilled, diminished life. Join us to discover how to break free from the comfort trap.Topics discussed in this episode:What is our coping mechanism of choice to wind down at the end of the day?The sneaky deception of the source idol of ComfortWhat can happen when the core driving force of our lives are comfort and securityOur need for immediate gratification or pain reliefGetting outside of our comfort zoneThe biggest problem emotion of apathy and boredomThe benefits of doing hard thingsThis podcast is an offering of Seek Well. To find out more about us visit seekwell.orgWant to help? Please consider supporting this podcast with a tax deductible monthly donation. Your generosity will help us continue to invest in the lives of men and women who want to live the life that Jesus offers by learning to slow down, listen for his voice and Seek Well. To donate, visit seekwell.org/donate.

What if the very system you trust to bring you closer to God is actually pulling you away from His grace—and true freedom is found somewhere you might not expect? In Galatians 5, Paul reminds us that true freedom comes not from religious rule-keeping or law-based performance, but from living by the Spirit through faith in Christ alone.--The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/mormonism.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --Galatians 5 | True Freedom in ChristSection 1: Stand Firm in Freedom (Galatians 5:1-6)Galatians 5:1-6 (NLT)Christ has truly set us free. Paul urges us to stay free and not get tied up again in slavery—this time, not slavery to old sinful habits, but to religious legalism. Both are equally destructive.Many Mormons follow rules, believing this makes them justified before God. Paul, once a Pharisee, believed the same until he encountered Christ:Philippians 3:7-9 (NLT): Paul calls his former religious achievements "garbage" compared to knowing Christ.Relying on works, like circumcision in Paul's day or LDS temple worthiness today, cuts people off from Christ and God's grace. True righteousness comes by faith alone.Big Idea: Christ set us free—don't return to a system of religious control.Illustration: Jesus didn't come to give us a new set of religious rules. He came to set us free (Matthew 11:28-30).Section 2: The Danger of Legalism (Galatians 5:7-12)Galatians 5:7-12 (NLT)The Galatians were running well until false teachers led them astray, adding law-keeping to the gospel. Paul warns that even small false teachings spread like yeast.Who holds Mormons back today? Consider the "Four Horsemen" of LDS control:LDS LeadershipLDS ScripturesLDS Temple System (worthiness interviews, temple recommends)LDS Culture and Social PressureAll these create a performance treadmill, keeping people from the simple gospel of grace.Paul is blunt: False teachers deserve judgment.Section 3: Freedom Isn't a License to Sin (Galatians 5:13-15)Galatians 5:13-15 (NLT)Freedom from the law doesn't mean freedom to indulge the sinful nature. It leads to loving and serving others.Key Point: True freedom leads to love and service, not selfishness.LDS Misconception: Evangelicals are often accused of "cheap grace."Examples:Bruce R. McConkie (Book: Mormon Doctrine (2nd ed., 1966), p. 671) : “One of the most pernicious heresies of modern Christendom is the concept that man is saved by grace alone... This concept, as interpreted by modern Christians, removes all the restraints which encourage personal righteousness and offers salvation to the sinner merely for confessing Christ.”Spencer W. Kimbal (Book: The Miracle of Forgiveness (1969), p. 206) : “One of the most fallacious doctrines originated by Satan and propounded by man is that man is saved alone by the grace of God; that belief in Jesus Christ alone is all that is needed for salvation.”True...

Psalms for the Summer Vol. 7 kicks off with “The Pursuit of Happiness”. Pastor Adam takes us through Psalm 16, where David reveals that true joy is found in God's presence. In His presence, we find a kind of peace and power the world can't give or take away. Grab your Bible, your notebook, and lean in as we pursue a joy that cannot be shaken.

On today's episode of Finding Freedom John discusses the tragic flooding in Texas, the DOJ's conclusion that there is no Epstein list and the foreign flavor in the brand new America Party. We have a new show on Lions of Liberty! The Politicks Podcast! Be sure to subscribe to the standalone Politicks Podcast feed. This is the absolute best way to support the show! Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And remember, they're all Blood Suckers! Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're not just a church. We're a Family.Our Vision is clear, simple, and unique. Our vision is Jesus in you. Our vision is for the people of God to have a faith that holds them. The kind of faith that vanquishes doubt, verifies identity, and voraciously contends for inner peace. A faith that removes the past, clarifies the present, and breathes life into the future. Our vision is the Kingdom of God built within the people of this obscure, yet mighty generation. A kingdom so great that its purpose destroys the common lack of self worth. A kingdom that sharpens the eyes, tenses the muscles, and readies itself for the battle against darkness. A Kingdom that brings purpose and healing to those who have failed more than succeeded, who are sinners more than saints, and who have known more pain than pleasure. Our vision is to challenge the weak and unproductive church of our day. To step beyond those who are religiously immature and search out those who for their love for Christ cannot be offended. Our hope is to raise warriors instead of those who think God only exists to keep bad things from happening. To raise those who know that following Christ means suffering loss yet gaining all things. Our vision is clear, simple, and unique…. It is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

The Chinese hackers behind the massive telecommunications sector breach are “largely contained” and “dormant” in the networks, “locked into the location they're in” and “not actively infiltrating information,” the top FBI cyber official told CyberScoop. But Brett Leatherman, new leader of the FBI Cyber division, said in a recent interview that doesn't mean the hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, no longer pose a threat. While there's been some debate about whether Salt Typhoon should be getting more attention than fellow Chinese hackers Volt Typhoon — whom federal officials have said are prepositioned in U.S. critical infrastructure, poised for destructive action in the event of a conflict with the United States — Leatherman said the groups aren't as different as some think. The number of telecommunications companies victimized in the United States stands at nine, according to Leatherman. The Pentagon's artificial intelligence acceleration hub recently moved to terminate its chief technology officer role and directorate after reviews associated with the Trump administration's spending and staff reductions campaign revealed inefficiencies, budget materials for fiscal 2026 reveal. Details on the decision are sparse in the documents, but officials wrote that the Chief Digital and AI Office's CTO “no longer exists or manages resources.” President Donald Trump directed federal agencies at the start of his second term to drastically reduce their workforces and assess existing contracts, with aims to ultimately cut back on what his team views as wasteful spending and inefficiencies. The efforts have included initiatives overseen by Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, teams. While AI is a major priority for the U.S. government under Trump, since then, the Pentagon's CDAO has seen an exodus of senior leaders and other technical employees. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.What a great way to address the King of England, who obviously disagreed. Unfortunately, this strong assertion of a natural right left out two things. First, all men and all women are created equal. Secondly, the Founding Fathers, brilliant as they were, conveniently seemed to forget the fact that slavery, the enslavement of Black men and women, existed in the colonies, and those men and women were surely not equal. But the target, the enemy was the King, and these men, 56 of them from 13 different colonies, were determined to live free and sever all ties with Great Britain.At the beginning of the Declaration of Independence, a masterful political document constructed by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the 56 Founding Fathers made this statement:WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF-EVIDENT, THAT ALL MEN ARECREATED EQUAL, THAT THEY ARE ENDOWED BY THEIR CREATOR WITH CERTAIN INALIENABLE RIGHTS, THAT AMONG THESE ARE LIFE, LIBERTY, AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.These 56 men were determined to confront the King of England with the fact that there were UNALIENABLE RIGHTS for all mankind, ignored by Great Britain, but those rights were the natural rights which were given by God, the Founders called Him the Creator, and those unalienable rights could not be changed, reduced, or eliminated in any way. Those rights were part of the birthing process of all men and all women. They are not derived from or given from government, but, one could say, they were part of the DNA of every human being. They were determined, these 56 men, that the 13 colonies and all who came thereafter would enjoy those rights and privileges including, and among others, Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.ALL should be able to live life as they choose, accumulate their fortunes, and enjoy the fruits of their labors and earnings, without oppressive taxation or forfeiture of property or monies. ALL should be entitled to everything which LIBERTY entails, including all the rights and freedoms which were later (1787) embodied in the Constitution of the United States, that great document of 1789. ALL are entitled to the Pursuit of Happiness, however that individual defines happiness, and all such rights and privileges are unconditional with one exception. That is, that those rights can not turn from freedoms to mere licenses with respect to behavior and can not diminish or conflict the rights of others. No one has rights superior to those of anyone else.Without the freedoms of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, there can be no freedom of religion (The First Amendment). Those freedoms are essential to the expression, practice, and belief of true religion. And, of course, they are essential, foundational, to the great First Amendment rights of freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of petition, and freedom of assembly, more basic rights, birthing rights and never conveyed or instituted by government itself.11 years later, in 1787, these 56 Founders and their successors, the authors of the Declaration of Independence, met once again in Philadelphia, and in 1787 began the drafting of the Constitution of the United States which was issued as a formal document in 1789. The broad and incredible language of the Constitution is illuminated by the principles set forth in the Declaration. The seminal passage in the Declaration is so very important:WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF-EVIDENT.The Declaration of these truths and these rights came from the long tradition of natural law, which holds that there is a “higher law” of right and wrong from which human law should be derived. Therefore, government, any government, would be instituted with a primary purpose to SECURE THOSE RIGHTS, those natural rights, those unalienable rights, those self-evident rights, chief of which are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.How unfortunate today that so many of those rights, privileges, and truths, are taken for granted, assumed, unappreciated. Perhaps they never will be fully understood or appreciated until such time as they are taken away. Those 56 men, those authors of the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, told the 13 colonies and the world at large at the end of the document this very sacred oath:AND FOR THE SUPPORT OF THIS DECLARATION, WITH A FIRM RELIANCE ONTHE PROTECTION OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE, WE MUTUALY PLEDGE TO EACH OTHER OUR LIVES, OUR FORTUNES, AND OUR SACRED HONOR.These 56 men were so determined to effectuate the freedom of the colonies, the freedoms in which they believed for them and all mankind, the freedom from Great Britain and the freedom among many others to freely pursue life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. They pledged their lives for that purpose. They were willing to die, if necessary, to achieve these goals. They were willing to give up everything, their fortunes, their property, anything and everything if necessary. And most importantly, perhaps, as a moment of honor, they would never deviate in any way from this FREEDOM MISSION. That was real patriotism. How wonderful it would be if that were, once again, to be the pledge, the oath, the statement of the sacred honor of close to 400 million Americans, the privileged people who live in and enjoy the fruits and blessings of this great country. The day may come, the day may be near, when we who love freedom will need indeed to give our lives, our fortunes, and all we have for the freedoms we so richly enjoy.Thank you, America, and God Bless America!

What if the very system you trust to bring you closer to God is actually pulling you away from His grace—and true freedom is found somewhere you might not expect? In Galatians 5, Paul reminds us that true freedom comes not from religious rule-keeping or law-based performance, but from living by the Spirit through faith in Christ alone.--The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/mormonism.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --Galatians 5 | True Freedom in ChristSection 1: Stand Firm in Freedom (Galatians 5:1-6)Galatians 5:1-6 (NLT)Christ has truly set us free. Paul urges us to stay free and not get tied up again in slavery—this time, not slavery to old sinful habits, but to religious legalism. Both are equally destructive.Many Mormons follow rules, believing this makes them justified before God. Paul, once a Pharisee, believed the same until he encountered Christ:Philippians 3:7-9 (NLT): Paul calls his former religious achievements "garbage" compared to knowing Christ.Relying on works, like circumcision in Paul's day or LDS temple worthiness today, cuts people off from Christ and God's grace. True righteousness comes by faith alone.Big Idea: Christ set us free—don't return to a system of religious control.Illustration: Jesus didn't come to give us a new set of religious rules. He came to set us free (Matthew 11:28-30).Section 2: The Danger of Legalism (Galatians 5:7-12)Galatians 5:7-12 (NLT)The Galatians were running well until false teachers led them astray, adding law-keeping to the gospel. Paul warns that even small false teachings spread like yeast.Who holds Mormons back today? Consider the "Four Horsemen" of LDS control:LDS LeadershipLDS ScripturesLDS Temple System (worthiness interviews, temple recommends)LDS Culture and Social PressureAll these create a performance treadmill, keeping people from the simple gospel of grace.Paul is blunt: False teachers deserve judgment.Section 3: Freedom Isn't a License to Sin (Galatians 5:13-15)Galatians 5:13-15 (NLT)Freedom from the law doesn't mean freedom to indulge the sinful nature. It leads to loving and serving others.Key Point: True freedom leads to love and service, not selfishness.LDS Misconception: Evangelicals are often accused of "cheap grace."Examples:Bruce R. McConkie (Book: Mormon Doctrine (2nd ed., 1966), p. 671) : “One of the most pernicious heresies of modern Christendom is the concept that man is saved by grace alone... This concept, as interpreted by modern Christians, removes all the restraints which encourage personal righteousness and offers salvation to the sinner merely for confessing Christ.”Spencer W. Kimbal (Book: The Miracle of Forgiveness (1969), p. 206) : “One of the most fallacious doctrines originated by Satan and propounded by man is that man is saved alone by the grace of God; that belief in Jesus Christ alone is all that is needed for salvation.”True...

Proverbs 1.1-33 - Jobey McGintyBeyond mere morality or following rules, wisdom is the ability to navigate life's complex choices, even when moral paths seem unclear. A lack of wisdom, though not always immoral, can lead to disaster. True wisdom isn't just about accumulating knowledge; it's about knowing God through His Word and His Son. In fact, Christ Himself is the very Wisdom of God. We need this divine wisdom not just for ourselves, but to be salt and light, crying aloud in a noisy world, drawing others to the saving grace of Jesus.

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7-Part Series: We all need strength to live a life that matters. The book of Hebrews shows us how God's love and the stories of faithful people give us that strength. Their lives remind us that we are not alone. Our stories are woven together with theirs, forming a bigger story of hope and faith. Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:1-4

SummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Chris L. Brown speaks with Jim Penman, the founder of Jim's Mowing, about his journey from academia to entrepreneurship. Jim shares insights into his early academic pursuits, the evolution of his business, and the core values that drive his franchise model. He emphasizes the importance of customer service, franchisee success, and the role of technology in enhancing customer experience. Jim also discusses his leadership style, character development, and the lessons learned from his business journey. The conversation concludes with Jim's vision for the future of his company and the importance of maintaining a strong company culture.TakeawaysJim's journey began with a PhD in personality and social change.The success of Jim's Mowing is attributed to thousands of micro ideas.Customer service is at the heart of Jim's business philosophy.Franchisee welfare is prioritized over profits in Jim's model.Understanding human nature is key to business success.Servant leadership is a core principle for Jim.Character development involves doing difficult but necessary tasks.Technology is used to enhance customer experience and service delivery.Learning from mistakes is crucial for growth in business.Jim's vision for the future includes maintaining company culture and values.Sound Bites"I just can't stand to let a customer down.""Happiness is never the primary goal.""I don't want to be a public company."Chapters00:00 The Journey Begins: From Academia to Entrepreneurship02:54 Building a Business: The Evolution of Jim's Mowing06:01 Customer Service Philosophy: The Heart of Jim's Mowing08:47 Franchisee Success: The Core Values of Jim's Mowing11:59 Understanding Human Nature: Insights from Business and Research15:49 Happiness and Well-being: The Pursuit of Meaningful Experiences19:56 Servant Leadership: Leading with Purpose and Integrity22:57 Character Development: The Importance of Discipline and Hard Choices26:57 Innovating for Success: Enhancing Customer Satisfaction through Technology32:44 Balancing Customer Service and Franchisee Profitability34:43 The Importance of Responsiveness in Business36:45 Leveraging Technology for Efficiency38:04 AI in Customer Service: A Double-Edged Sword43:13 Learning from Mistakes: The Journey of Growth48:40 Building a Strong Company Culture56:22 Future Vision: Sustaining Values and Growth

James 4:13-17; Matthew 6:30-33

- Join The Guild   - CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE- Join The Free Facebook Group   - ⁠CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE⁠—In this episode of the Becoming Thin Podcast, host Chris Terrell shares insights from his personal weight loss journey, wherein he successfully shed 125 pounds through permanent lifestyle changes and habit formation. Chris emphasizes the importance of learning from failures and reprogramming existing habits for sustained weight loss. He answers listener questions about maintaining focus in social situations, handling snack cravings, overcoming weight loss burnout, and tackling emotional eating triggers. Additionally, Chris delves into his own spiritual deconstruction from Mormonism to atheism and agnosticism, highlighting the pursuit of truth as a profound driver in his weight loss success.00:00 Introduction and Host's Weight Loss Journey01:42 The Importance of Permanent Weight Loss02:15 New Podcast Format and Focus on Habits03:03 Understanding and Changing Habits08:15 Listener Questions: Managing Hunger and Social Situations18:05 Listener Questions: Evening Cravings and Emotional Eating30:54 Recognizing Patterns in Emotional Eating31:50 The Importance of Awareness and Mindfulness35:09 Overcoming Weight Loss Burnout37:25 Understanding Weight Fluctuations43:43 A Personal Spiritual Journey54:33 The Pursuit of Truth and Its Impact on Weight Loss

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For most of its history, Rome barely bothered with the Greek east. Then, quite suddenly, Rome exploded onto the scene, laying low the two most powerful Hellenistic warrior-kings of the past century. Within ten years, Rome became the undisputed hegemonic power of the Mediterranean world. How did that happen, and why?Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read by Patrick) here: https://bit.ly/PWverge. And check out Patrick's new podcast The Pursuit of Dadliness! It's all about “Dad Culture,” and Patrick will interview some fascinating guests about everything from tall wooden ships to smoked meats to comfortable sneakers to history, sports, culture, and politics. https://bit.ly/PWtPoDBe the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterSign up on http://wondery.fm/applepodcasts and stay up-to-date on the latest new podcasts and more from Wondery.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Note: This is a rebroadcast.A lot of self-improvement advice and content feels empty. And there's a reason for that. It often offers routines and habits to practice, but doesn't offer a strong, overarching reason to practice them.That's why the self-improvement advice of the Founding Fathers is particularly compelling. Though they were imperfect men, they had a clear why for trying to become better than they were. For the Founders, life was about the pursuit of happiness, and they equated happiness with excellence and virtue — a state that wasn't about feeling good, but being good. The Founders pursued happiness not only for the personal benefit in satisfaction and tranquility it conferred, but for the way the attainment of virtue would benefit society as a whole; they believed that political self-government required personal self-government.Today on the show, Jeffrey Rosen, a professor of law, the president of the National Constitution Center, and the author of The Pursuit of Happiness, shares the book the Founders read that particularly influenced their idea of happiness as virtue and self-mastery. We talk about the schedules and routines the Founders kept, the self-examination practices they did to improve their character, and how they worked on their flaws, believing that, while moral perfection was ultimately an impossible goal to obtain, it was still something worth striving for.Resources Related to the PodcastAoM's series on Benjamin Franklin's 13 VirtuesBen Franklin Virtues Journal available in the AoM StoreAoM Article: Young Benjamin Franklin's Plan of ConductAoM Article: Thomas Jefferson's 10 Rules for LifeAoM Article: The Libraries of Famous Men — Thomas Jefferson's Recommended ReadingAoM Article: The Best John Adams QuotesAoM Article: George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and ConversationAoM Podcast #366: Teach Yourself Like George WashingtonAoM Article: The Spiritual Disciplines — Study and Self-ExaminationTusculan Disputations by Marcus Tullius CiceroThe Golden Verses of Pythagoras Connect With Jeffrey RosenThe National Constitution Center website We the People podcastJeffrey's faculty pageJeffrey on X

When news alerts went out that the US sent missiles to bomb Iranian nuclear sites, debates began about how deeply the US would continue to wade into the conflict between Israel and Iran. After days of panic, President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between the two countries. But it was Trump himself who, in his first term, stopped US efforts to limit Iran's nuclear program. Robert Malley was the lead negotiator of the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal under then-President Barack Obama. To give context to the latest developments in the region, Malley joins WITHpod to talk about the the 2015 deal and its unraveling under Trump's first administration. Malley is also a lecturer at Yale University and the co-author of the upcoming book, “Tomorrow Is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine.” This conversation was recorded June 25, 2025. 

 In this episode of Pray the Word on Psalm 27:4, David Platt asks God to free us from living for the lesser things of this world.Explore more content from Radical.