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What do Spotify, Google Meet, and your expense report tool have in common? They could all delight your users—if you design for more than just function. In this episode, Dr. Nesrine Changuel breaks down the emotional motivators that transform average products into unforgettable ones. Overview What separates a good product from a great one? According to Dr. Nesrine Changuel, it's not just meeting functional needs—it's creating emotional delight. In this episode of the Agile Mentors Podcast, Brian Milner sits down with Nesrine, a former product leader at Google, Spotify, and Microsoft, to explore how emotional connection is the secret sauce behind the world’s most beloved products. They dive into Nesrine’s “Delight Framework,” reveal how seemingly mundane tools (like time-tracking software or toothbrush apps!) can create joy, and explain why delight isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s a competitive edge. Whether you're a product owner, product manager, or just want to build better user experiences, this episode will change how you think about your backlog forever. References and resources mentioned in the show: Dr. Nesrine Changuel Product Delight by Dr. Nesrine Changuel Blog: What is a Product? by Mike Cohn #116: Turning Weird User Actions into Big Wins with Gojko Adzic #124: How to Avoid Common Product Team Pitfalls with David Pereira Join the Agile Mentors Community Subscribe to the Agile Mentors Podcast Want to get involved? This show is designed for you, and we’d love your input. Enjoyed what you heard today? Please leave a rating and a review. It really helps, and we read every single one. Got an Agile subject you’d like us to discuss or a question that needs an answer? Share your thoughts with us at podcast@mountaingoatsoftware.com This episode’s presenters are: Brian Milner is SVP of coaching and training at Mountain Goat Software. He's passionate about making a difference in people's day-to-day work, influenced by his own experience of transitioning to Scrum and seeing improvements in work/life balance, honesty, respect, and the quality of work. Dr. Nesrine Changuel is a product coach, advisor, and speaker with over a decade of senior product management experience at Google, Spotify, and Microsoft, where she led major consumer products like Chrome, Meet, Spotify, and Skype. She holds a Master’s in Electrical Engineering and a PhD in Media Processing and Telecommunications and is based in Paris. Auto-generated Transcript: Brian Milner (00:00) Welcome back Agile Mentors. We're back for another episode of the Agile Mentors podcast. I'm with you as always Brian Milner and today I have a very special guest with me. I have Dr. Nesrine Changuel with me. Welcome in Nesrine. Nesrine (00:14) Hi, Brian. Thanks for having me. Brian Milner (00:16) I'm very excited to have Nesreen with us. I think this is going to be a really, really great episode for all of you product owners out there or product specialists, anybody who works in the product area. I think you're going to find this really interesting and you're going to want to bookmark this one. Maybe even come back to this a little bit. Nesreen is a coach, a speaker, particularly in the product area. She has previously worked at Google. She's worked at Spotify, at Microsoft, so no stranger to large enterprise, very high profile products that she's worked on in the past. She has a book coming out in May, so look for this book. It's called Product Delight. And that's really what we're going to be focusing on here is the concept of eliciting or generating kind of an emotional response to our product. I guess I'll start by, did you stumble upon this? What drew your interest to people's emotional response to products? Nesrine (01:19) Yes, so maybe I can share the story how I came to this topic and how I became so vocal about it. So in addition to being a product manager and leader over the last decade, I was always and I always enjoyed being a speaker. So I always wanted to go on stage and share insight. This is probably coming from my research background, because when I used to be a researcher, I traveled the world to go and present my research work and When I became a product manager, I kept this habit with me. So I always been on stage and I spoke about different topics like product discovery, product operation, different topics. Until one day I got reached out by a conference organizer and he said, Hey, Nisri, we want you on stage, but we have an idea for a topic for you. I'm not that used. Usually I come up with idea myself, but I said, okay, what do want me to talk about? And he said, Hey, Nusreen, you have been working for Spotify, for Microsoft, for Google Chrome and Google Meet, and we all admire those products and we consider them very successful products. What if you come and tell us what's the common thing that probably is there any common thing that made those products successful? Being an insider, being within those company, could you share with us something that you consider in common between those products? To be honest with you, I found it challenging at the same time interesting as an exercise. I was not, by the way, able at that time to answer the question, what's in common? So I sat down and I did the exercise myself and I started to think what was really in common? What made Skype Skype? What made Spotify Spotify and those Google products so successful? And I came to the following conclusion. I found that what made those products so successful is that they don't only solve for functional needs, but they also solve for emotional needs. So when we use a particular product, we use it for a certain functional need, but we also use it for an emotional need. And without even knowing that I have been doing it for more than 12 years, I came to the conclusion that, my God, during all those years, I have been focusing so much into users need from both angle, functional and emotional. So I came on stage and I spoke about that topic and from that day, I started to give it a name. I'm calling it emotional connection. I'm calling it product delight. And I'm here to share more about it as well. Brian Milner (03:50) That's awesome, yeah. I mean, I think we do hear a lot and we focus a lot on that functional kind of need, the way you differentiate there. think that's a good differentiation, functional and emotional kind of needs or motivators there. yeah, I mean, I've always heard, know, kind of that kind of general product advice is, you know, find the things that... people really, really have as huge needs, the things they would pay someone to do for them. And that's the key to success is finding those huge needs. But we're actually going beyond that to say, yeah, those are important. It's not to say that we should skip that, but it's when there's the emotional connection to a feature or to something that we do that really the light bulb kind of comes on for our customers. Is that kind of what your research is leading to? Nesrine (04:40) you're getting it right. Don't get me wrong. Of course you have to honor the functional needs and serve the functional feature, but the delight or the emotional connection happens when you go beyond exactly how you said it. Let me explain. If you serve only functional needs, you know what you get? You get satisfied users because they are asking for something and they are satisfied about what they are receiving. Now, Brian Milner (04:41) Okay, okay. Haha. Nesrine (05:05) If you surprise them by going beyond, by anticipating their need, by exceeding their expectation, you're not only satisfying them, you're surprising them in a positive way and delight is the combination of surprise and joy. Actually, the theoretical definition of delight is a combination of two emotions, surprise and joy. So going beyond, anticipate need and exceed expectation. is what we should aim for in addition to the functional needs. Brian Milner (05:35) That's awesome. Yeah, I use this example sometimes in, we use this example in the agile world to talk about, you know, the part of the agile manifesto that says customer collaboration over contract negotiation. And, you know, there's an example I use from my past where I used to work at a company that was very contract driven. And, you know, the thing that I always used to kind of take away from that was the very best we could ever do or hope to do. was to meet our customers' expectations. We could never, ever exceed it because we were only doing exactly what they told us to do. So I think this is a really important distinction here to make that just meeting the customer's needs, just meeting the minimal customer satisfaction bar, that's not going to keep you with loyal customers. That's not going to have repeat customers, or they're not going to tell their friends about, you know. That product did exactly what I hoped it would do. But it didn't really surprise me. It didn't really go beyond that. I know you talked about, because I've read your blog and a little bit of the discussion about this. So I know you talk about in the blog kind of the connection to Kano analysis. And I've always thought that's a really great way to try to determine things to target and go after. So talk to us a little bit about that, about Kano analysis and kind of what that uncovers and how that connects to what your research has shown. Nesrine (06:51) Yes. I love Kano by the way. I, I mean, that's one of the framework I have been considering throughout most of my product career. But this framework comes with a limitation and let me explain. So first of all, for those who are not very familiar with Kano, Kano is a visualization or categorization, let's call it. It's a categorization framework that allows to categorize features among different categories. One of them is must have. So these are the things that absolutely have to be in the product. Other that are performances, which are the more you have, the more satisfied users are, the less they less satisfied they are. And of course there are the delighters and delighters are those feature that when they are in the product, users are surprisingly happy. And when they are not, are not even the satisfaction is not even impacted. So the limitation of Kano is that it doesn't tell you how to achieve delight. Let me explain. I think we live in a world that everyone agree that we should delight our users. I mean, this, this concept is now globalized and everyone is talking about delighting users. The issue is that we don't know how to delight them. So we know category, there's a category that called delight, but we don't know how to. So the, the framework that I'm introducing and I'm calling it the delight framework is the framework that allows to first identify. So it's usually, represented into three steps. The first step is to start by identifying the emotional and functional motivators. So let me give you an example. I've been working at Spotify for about four years and as a Spotify user, imagine yourself, you are a Spotify user. You do have, of course, functional motivators. What could be the functional motivators? Listening to music, listening to podcasts, maybe listening to an audiobook. So all those are functional motivators. Now, what could be the emotional motivators as a Spotify user? It could be feeling less lonely. It could be feeling more productive because when you're working you need to listen to something. It could be about changing your mood. It could be about feeling connected. So all those are emotional motivators that drive users to use a product like Spotify. So what I encourage every product manager or every product team to do at first is to dig into identifying, of course, the functional need. And everyone is good, by the way, in identifying the functional needs. But also, while doing that exercise, pay attention to what could be the emotional motivators. So that's step number one is about listing the functional and the emotional motivators. Once you have those, Now we get to the second part of the framework, which is look at your backlog. And I guess you have a very busy backlog and take those features one by one and see for this particular feature, which motivator am I solving for among the functional ones and among the emotional ones as well. So the delight grid, for example, is a visualization tool that I came and created in order to allow product teams to visualize their backlog and see how many of my features are only solving for functional motivators. In that case, we call that category low delight. How many of my features are only solving for emotional motivators? These are very rare, but the best example I would call is, for example, I'm having an Apple watch and one month ago it was New Year Eve and at midnight I get fireworks popping out of my Brian Milner (10:35) Ha Nesrine (10:36) Apple watch and it was a happy new year there's nothing functional in there but it's all about creating some smile I call this surface delight and then how many of your features are solving for both functional and emotional motivators and I call this deep delight so maybe I deviated a bit from your question compared to canoe but it's actually about adding this dimension of connecting features to the real motivators of the users. Brian Milner (11:07) No, maybe a little bit, but you connected it to where we end up going anyway. So I think that's a great connection there. And by the way, for anyone listening, we'll link to all of this so that you can find this and follow up. But I like that differentiation between surface delight and deep delight. I know some of the examples that I've heard used kind of frequently in looking at Kano analysis and kind of trying to find those delighters. And that is kind of the area that it specifies there in Canoe, right? You're trying to find those things that are not expected, but when people find that they're there, they like that it's there, but they don't expect it's there. So if it's not there, there's no negative response that it's not there, but there's a positive response if it's there because they like seeing it. And my boss, Mike Cohn, tells this story about this Nesrine (11:59) Yes. Brian Milner (12:03) There's a hotel in California that became famous because at the pool, they have a phone that's by the pool that's the Popsicle Hotline. And you can pick up the phone and you can order a Popsicle to be brought to the pool. And it's the kind of thing where you're not going to go search for a hotel. Does this hotel have a Popsicle Hotline? I'm only going to stay at hotels with Popsicle Hotlines. It's not that kind of a normal feature. It's a delight feature because when you see it and you find out it's there, it's like, that's really cool. And it can be the kind of thing that says, yeah, I want to search that hotel out again next time I'm in this area because I really thought that was a nice little attention to detail and it was fun. But I think what I'm hearing from you is that might be more of what we would classify as a surface delight. It's not really meeting a deep need. Nesrine (12:35) Yes. Brian Milner (12:56) But it's fun, it's exciting, it's not expected, but it doesn't really cross that threshold into, but it also meets kind of functional delights. Is that kind of what you're saying there? Okay. Okay. Nesrine (13:08) Yes, actually I heard about that hotel story just to tell you how much viral it went. It came to me. So actually you get it correct that I consider that as surface delight and I have nothing against by the way, surface delight. You can add surface delight. The issue is you can end up doing only surface delight and that's not enough. So the idea is to do a combination and I do have two stories to share with you just to compliment on this hotel story. One is personal and one is professional. Brian Milner (13:21) Yeah. Okay. Nesrine (13:37) The personal one just happened to me a month ago. I went to Sweden and I went to Stockholm. That's where I worked for eight years. And I went there for business and I decided to meet some friends and some ex-colleagues. So we all gathered and went to a restaurant, a very nice restaurant in Sweden. And came the time where we had to say goodbye and to pay. And I guess you can feel it immediately when it's about paying and we are a large group and you start to get that anxiety about who's paying what and what did I order? What did I drink? What? I mean, I honestly hate that moment, especially in a large group where you don't necessarily have a lot of affinity with us. Like, should we split in 10? Should we pay each one paying its piece anyway? So that was a moment of frustration, of anxiety. Brian Milner (14:09) right. Yeah. Nesrine (14:28) And I loved how the restaurant solved it for it. You know how they solve for it? I mean, maybe it exists in the U.S., but for me, that's something I never seen before. The waiter came with a QR code on a piece of paper and you scan the QR code. And when you scan your QR code, you get the list of items that got purchased by the table. And all you have is to pick, and that happens automatically real time. Everyone is picking at the same time. You pick the things from the list and you pay. for the things that you order. You can even tip on the bottom. You can give feedback. Everything happened on that QR code. And you can guess how much that anxiety could be removed. So that's the personal story I wanted to share. The second story, which is more professional, I want to share how we try to improve experience at Google Chrome. So I've been the product manager at Google Chrome. Brian Milner (15:13) Yeah. Nesrine (15:25) And we started from the observation that people do have plenty of open tabs. I guess you are one of them, especially on mobile. Like on mobile, you go and check how many open tabs you do have on Chrome and you realize that they are have, we realized at least out of numbers, out of data that people do have plenty of open tabs. So it started as Brian Milner (15:32) You Nesrine (15:47) technical issue. Of course, the more tab you have, the heavier the app is, the slower the app could be, et cetera. So we wanted to reduce the number of unnecessary open tabs in Chrome. So we interviewed users and we started to check with them, why do they even leave their tabs open? So some of them leave tabs because they consider them as a reminder. I mean, if tab is open, it means that you need to finish a task there. Some people really leave tabs just for ignorance. mean, they moved from a tab to another and they completely forget about them. Actually, we realized that the fact of leaving tab open, the reason for leaving tab could be completely different from a person to another. And the other interesting observation, and when I say identify emotional motivators, you will realize that people feel a bit ashamed when they show to us that they do have plenty of open tabs. Some of them would say, sorry, I usually don't even have so many open tabs. It's only now. And I'm like, it's okay. But the point is, if you have this mindset of trying to track the emotional insight from your users, you will take note. And the note was anxiety, feeling ashamed, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. And that was in introduction for in... Brian Milner (16:42) You Yeah, right. Nesrine (17:04) improving the tab management experience later on in Chrome. Brian Milner (17:07) That's actually a really good parallel, though. I think that's a good example because it reminds me, too, even going back, I remember one of the things, and I'm going way back here, but I remember one of the things about Gmail that was kind of a selling point initially was the concept there of you don't have to worry about maintaining an inbox. keep all your mails and search. And you can search through your mails and find whatever it is. And I remember prior to that, most people would use something like Outlook or something like that to have their mail, there was always this constant struggle of, I've got to keep it down. I've got to delete things. I've got to categorize things. And Google had this different approach of, don't worry about it. Just leave it. And that's a good, I think, example as well of kind of that emotional response of, Nesrine (17:48) Yes. Brian Milner (17:56) Gosh, I'm kind of anxious. I feel bad that my inbox is so big. And I know that's bad, but Google comes along and says, don't worry about it. You're not bad. It's OK. Yeah. Nesrine (18:05) Yeah, yeah. And by the way, I think Gmail is filled with plenty of deep delight features. One of them I can quickly highlight is, you know, when you send an email, we're saying attached file and the file is not there. And when you try to hit send, you get that pop up like a be careful or like a mind, there is no attached file inside. These are for me like very attached to the fact that You don't want to feel ashamed. You don't want to look stupid later on saying, Hey, sorry, I forgot the file. Here's the file. That's, that's a great example. And the other example that come to mind again in Gmail, you know, that smart compose when you're trying to answer an email and you can just hit tab, tab, tab to complete the sentence. I mean, the functional need is to write an email. The emotional need is to get it in a relaxed way. And the combination would allow for something like. Brian Milner (18:49) Yeah. Nesrine (19:00) Smart Compose. Brian Milner (19:01) That's awesome. Yeah, so I guess that leads to the question though, when we're talking about something like Spotify, mean, music intrinsically is emotional anyway, right? It's something that you have an emotional connection to and you feel a certain way when you hear music. But if my product is a, I don't know, expense reporting software, right? Nesrine (19:23) Mm-hmm. Brian Milner (19:25) I can just hear people out there kind of asking, know, and kind of thinking to themselves, yeah, but my product, right, my product is not that kind of, it doesn't elicit that kind of emotional response in people the same way music would. So does this apply to me as well? So how would you answer those people who feel like my products might be a little bit more bland or boring and don't really intrinsically have an emotional connection to them? Nesrine (19:47) Mm-hmm. So my answer is that if your product is boring, then it's even more priority now to focus on emotional connection. But let me elaborate. So that's one of the reflections that came to my mind while writing the book. So while writing the book, I wanted the book to be a storytelling book. So I was writing a lot of my stories, stories from Skype at the time, Spotify and all the Google product. But at some point I said, hey, hey, Nisreen, you need to get more insight from other people and other experiences. So I get to interview product leaders from completely different industries and completely different domain. I interviewed leaders from B2B like Atlassian or Intuit and so many other companies that I don't have so much insight from. I even interviewed people from hardware, like I interviewed someone from Dyson and I was, hey, what makes Dyson so emotionally attractive for me? Cause I love my Dyson vacuum cleaner. But let me get to your point because when I interviewed someone from Intuit, that person told me something super interesting. She told me that at some point she was working at a tool called Tsheet. And Tsheet is a tool that allows you to enter your time report. There is nothing more boring than that. I think I'm picking the one that you're looking for here because it's, it's as a user. The only reason I would use this tool is to report my time so I can get paid. Brian Milner (21:06) Hmm. Right. Yeah. Nesrine (21:19) There is nothing exciting, nothing emotional. And what I got out of that product leader who used to be the head of product at the time, she told me that they were completely aware about the fact that the product is not that attractive. And instead of living with that observation, they did all what they could do to make it even more attractive. So they added some fun. They made the messaging less aggressive and less about enter your time. report but rather into more playful and even the images are more playful. When you press the enter time report you get the congratulation and some confetti if needed. So they explicitly turned and that's a strategy. They turned that boring moment into something even more attractive and they had to do that otherwise the experience will keep on becoming more more boring and the perception of users toward the product will be even less, more and more gray, I would say. Brian Milner (22:22) Yeah, yeah, just that little dopamine kind of kick, right? Just that little bit of chemical reaction in your brain can make a huge difference. That's awesome. That's a great story and a great answer to that question. So I'm curious, we're talking about trying to find these things and trying to see, your matrix here, it thinks about the emotional motivators, the functional motivators, and trying to find those things that kind of cross both planes. Nesrine (22:24) Yep. Brian Milner (22:52) How do you verify at the end? Because if you're lining your features up and think, I think this solves this emotional thing. I think this solves this functional thing. Is there a way to follow up to ensure that it actually is doing that? How do you follow up to make sure it's really doing what you thought it would do? Nesrine (23:09) Yes, so let's imagine you did the exercise well, you filled in the delight grade and you observed that you do have plenty of low delights, which is most of the cases by the way. The very first thing I recommend is to see opportunities for moving or transforming these features into deep delight. And in the book, for example, I talk about the nine delighters. Nine delighters are ways that could be sometimes cheap even to introduce. in order to make those low delight features into more deep delight. This could be, for example, through personalization. We love when the features are personalized, and that's one of the reasons, for example, why Spotify is so successful, is through features like Discover Weekly or RAPT or these kinds of super personalization related features. It could be through seasonality. That's, for me, the cheapest and the most delightful feature you can or aspect of feature you can add to your product. So for example, when I worked at Google Meet, I've been working at the background replace features. So we have been, of course, introducing static image. We have been introducing video backgrounds as well. But from time to time, we always use seasonality to introduce what we call seasonal background. So when it's Easter, we introduce Easter background. When it's Christmas, we introduce Christmas background. Guess what? Even like for Olympic game, we introduce Olympic game background. When it's the Earth Day, we introduced Earth Day background. So there is always an opportunity to introduce some seasonality to the product. And guess what? We relate to those, especially if the product is global. We relate like last, when was it? Like last Wednesday. It was the new year, the Chinese new year. And I was checking when is exactly the exact date for the new year, the Chinese new day. And I put that and you know what happened in Chrome? It got these dragons and those like the celebration within the product, like within Chrome. These of course are surface delight, but you know what? Why not? You see? So there are some tools. Some of them are not that... Brian Milner (25:17) Right. Nesrine (25:22) expensive to introduce to the product. Some would require a bit more thoughtful and thought into it, but there are ways that I detail in the book in order to introduce more delight. And then if you want to validate through metrics, and I guess that's your question where it's heading to, then the good news, and that's something that I discovered recently because there's been a study that was conducted by McKinsey. And you know what they studied? They studied the impact of emotional connection on product adoption. So they actually studied over, I don't know how many industries die, like tourism, IT, energy, whatever. And they interviewed more than 100,000 users or whatever. So the conclusion that they found out of that very interesting study is that emotionally connected users will get you more twice as more revenue, twice as more referral, and twice as more retention compared to satisfied users. I'm not talking about the non-satisfied. So if you take two groups of users, those that you satisfy their needs and those that you go beyond and they are emotionally connected, those that are emotionally connected get you twice revenue, referral and retention. Brian Milner (26:19) Hmm. Nesrine (26:43) So this is just to highlight that for people who say, no, but this is the cherry on the top. This is just like the extra. It's not the extra, it's the way to stand out. I don't know any company that is standing out nowadays without investing into emotional connection, none. Brian Milner (26:54) Yeah. That's a really good point. Yeah, I mean, the example that comes to my mind when you talked about seasonality and other things like that, know, I love my, you know, they're not a sponsor, Oral-B toothbrush, you know, the electronic toothbrush, and you know, there's an app with it and it keeps track of, you know, did you get all the areas of your teeth and did you hold it there long enough and... One of the things I always love about it is when it gets to December, the opening screen when you open up the app starts having snowfall. It's kind of a funny little emotional response, but you look at that and you think, that's cool. Yeah, it is kind of that season where now it's time to get ready for Christmas and it's that special. It's only this month that it's going to be like that. It's going to go away at the end of the month. Nesrine (27:45) Yes. Brian Milner (27:49) feel little sad when it's gone, it's back to normal. But it's such a silly little thing. Does that make any difference in really brushing my teeth at all? Does it change how well I brush my Not really. It's just a fun little thing that when it pops up there. And think how little that took from someone to do that. It's a little animation that they just pop up on a loading screen. But that little tiny bit, think, again, maybe a little bit surface. Nesrine (28:10) Yes. Brian Milner (28:16) but it takes something that would have been routine. It takes something that would have been kind of boring otherwise, and it just added a little bit of fun to it, you know? And I think you're right, that emotional connection is really, really important in situations like that, yeah. Nesrine (28:21) Yes. Yes. Yes, yeah. And the thing that I'm very vocal about nowadays is the fact that this emotional connection is actually not a new topic. It's something that has been extremely popular among marketers. For example, if you think about the best marketing campaign, they are all very emotional. The most successful marketing campaign are. If you think about designers, there are plenty of resources about emotional design. There is a great book by Don Norman. It was called emotional design. Aaron Walter as well wrote something called Designing for Emotion. But you know, the problem is that among engineers and among product manager, we don't talk that much about that. And you know what happened when we are not informed about this topic? There is a gap between the language of marketers, designers, and the engineers and product manager. And that gap doesn't allow things to succeed. I'm trying to educate the engineers and the product world towards this well-known domain outside of the product in order to have this consistency and start making real impactful products. Brian Milner (29:40) Yeah, yeah, this is such a really deep topic and it just encourages me, think, even more to recommend the book there. It's not out yet, time of this recording it's not out, but it's going to be in May of 2025. That's when this book is coming out. And I know it's gonna have a lot of really good information in it. Again, the book is gonna be called Product Delight. by Nesrine Changuel, Dr. Nesrine Changuel. I should make sure I say that. But I really appreciate you coming on because this is fascinating stuff. And I think the product managers, the product owners that are listening here are going to find this really fascinating. So I appreciate you sharing your time and your insights with us, Nesrine. Nesrine (30:26) Thank you, it's my pleasure. I love talking about this topic. Brian Milner (30:29) Ha

Nora Quoirin avait quinze ans quand elle a disparu à l'été 2019, comme avalée en pleine nuit par la jungle de Malaisie. La Française était en vacances avec ses parents, sa petite sœur, son petit frère, dans un bungalow pour touristes. Son corps, déshabillé, va être découvert dix jours plus tard, gisant loin de là, en pleine nature. Un dramatique accident vont estimer les autorités face a des parents tout aussi brisés qu'incrédules, car Nora aurait bien été incapable de fuguer dans l'obscurité. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Nora Quoirin avait quinze ans quand elle a disparu à l'été 2019, comme avalée en pleine nuit par la jungle de Malaisie. La Française était en vacances avec ses parents, sa petite sœur, son petit frère, dans un bungalow pour touristes. Son corps, déshabillé, va être découvert dix jours plus tard, gisant loin de là, en pleine nature. Un dramatique accident vont estimer les autorités face a des parents tout aussi brisés qu'incrédules, car Nora aurait bien été incapable de fuguer dans l'obscurité. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Alle Links in den Shownotes. >> Whatever The Weather – Whatever The Weather II (Ghostly International) Wenn ihr wissen wollt, wie ein Album klingt, das eine Durchschnittstemperatur von 12,58° hat, solltet ihr unsere Besprechung von Loraine James neuem Album hören, das mit leicht zittrigen Ambient-Sounds und einer zarten Version von Electronica und reduzierten IDM-Sounds zum Highlight wird. >> Rapt – Until The Light Takes Us (Z Tapes) Folk-Musik, die sich trotz eines tropischem Ersteindrucks vorrangig in den gespenstischen Nebelkulissen unbewohnter Dörfer der Vergangenheit aufhält. Bauen wir hier Sandburgen oder leben wir doch lieber in alten Steingemäuern? >>Raisa K – Affectionately (15 love) Für solche Alben steht man morgens noch auf. Leicht vom Schuss aufgeführter Pop-nicht-Pop. Leicht verhangene Melodie-Experimente. Musik so reich an Möglichkeiten und trotzdem entscheidet sich die Micachu-Komplizin immer für den charmanten Umweg. >> Cloakroom - Last Leg of the Human Table (Closed Casket Activities) Wackelige Soundwände groß wie Wolkenkratzer, Shoegaze aus dem Lehrbuch, Pop-Punk-Melodien und dann klopft auch noch Weezer an. Was will dieses Album von uns? Und können wir ihm das auch wirklich geben? Wir sind unterschiedlicher Meinung. >> YHWH Nailgun - 45 Pounds (AD93) 21 Minuten High-Speed-Gefrickel zwischen hibbeligem Math Rock, No Wave und Industrial. Zeit für Pausen hat das kurze, wuchtige Debüt der New Yorker nicht. Wir reviewen außerdem neue Musik von Building Instruments, Josi Devil, Blockhead, The Murder Capital, Saeko Killy, Maria Teriava uvm. **Setlist:** - [00:00:00] Intro + Zuletzt gehört: Mobbs/Susu Laroche und Jean Richie - [00:03:39] **Whatever The Weather // Whatever The Weather II (Ghostly International)** - [00:10:36] Playlist Part 1: Building Instrument, Josi Devil, The Murder Capitol, Cara Carpaccio - [00:15:54] **Rapt // Until The Light Takes Us (Z-Tapes)** - [00:24:35] **Raisa K // Affectionately (15 love)** - [00:30:34] Playlist Part 2: Maria Teriava, Library L'amour, Bandler Ching, Blockhead - [00:35:53] **Cloakroom // Last Leg Of The Human Table (Closed Casket Activities)** - [00:43:19] **YHWH Nailgun // 45 Pounds (AD93)** - [00:49:47] Playlist Part 3: Saeko Killy, D Stone, Lost Desert, Boldy James - Jetzt auf Spotify abonnieren. Neue Songs für die Playlist: Whatever The Weather - 3° Building Instrument - Saunte Josi Devil - Make It Better The Murder Capital - Love of Country Cara Carpaccio - Im Weltraum (576000003579 Jahre) Rapt - I Will Be My End Raisa K - FInal Generations Maria Teriava - What Is To Be Done Library L'amour - Deux Mains Bandler Ching - P'tit Île Blockhead - Oh Deer Cloakroom - Bad Larry YHWH Nailgun - Castrato Raw (Fullback) Saeko Killy – Jede Farbe D Stone - Banggg Lost Desert - Saudade Boldy James & Chuck Strangers - Unapologetic

24 octobre 2016 sur la Côte d'Azur.... Jacqueline Veyrac, une riche héritière de 76 ans propriétaire d'un hôtel de luxe cinq étoiles située sur la Croisette à Cannes est enlevée en plein cœur de Nice. Plusieurs agresseurs cagoulés la forcent à monter à bord d'une fourgonnette.

Plastic free paddocks have become a reality thanks to Grant Lightfoot. The Orepuke deer farmer has invented a nonpolluting baleage wrap that animals can eat. More info and photos can be found hereGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

(Premier épisode) Le 3 décembre 2004, une voisine est témoin, depuis sa fenêtre, de l'enlèvement d'une mère de famille. Muriel Reigada est emmenée en voiture par un homme, alors qu'elle rentre chez elle, en banlieue d'Orléans. Ce rapt est incompréhensible : cette salariée de l'Agence de l'Eau n'a aucun ennemi.Les enquêteurs vont interroger tout son entourage, jusqu'au témoignage d'une de ses collègues, qui raconte avoir été victime elle aussi d'une tentative d'enlèvement quelques mois auparavant… Dans Crime story, la journaliste Clawdia Prolongeau raconte cette enquête avec Damien Delseny, chef du service police-justice du Parisien.Crédits. Direction de la rédaction : Pierre Chausse - Rédacteur en chef : Jules Lavie - Ecriture et voix : Clawdia Prolongeau et Damien Delseny - Production : Thibault Lambert et Clara Grouzis - Réalisation et mixage : Pierre Chaffanjon - Musiques : Audio Network - Archives : TF1, France 2 et France 3.Documentation. Cet épisode de Crime story a été préparé en puisant dans les archives du Parisien, avec l'aide de nos documentalistes et en s'appuyant sur le documentaire « Au bout de l'enquête, la fin du crime parfait ? Affaire Muriel Reigada, enlèvement fatal » diffusé sur France 2. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

(Suite et fin) Le 3 décembre 2004, une voisine est témoin, depuis sa fenêtre, de l'enlèvement d'une mère de famille. Muriel Reigada est emmenée en voiture par un homme, alors qu'elle rentre chez elle, en banlieue d'Orléans. Ce rapt est incompréhensible : cette salariée de l'Agence de l'Eau n'a aucun ennemi.Les enquêteurs vont interroger tout son entourage, jusqu'au témoignage d'une de ses collègues, qui raconte avoir été victime elle aussi d'une tentative d'enlèvement quelques mois auparavant… Dans Crime story, la journaliste Clawdia Prolongeau raconte cette enquête avec Damien Delseny, chef du service police-justice du Parisien.Crédits. Direction de la rédaction : Pierre Chausse - Rédacteur en chef : Jules Lavie - Ecriture et voix : Clawdia Prolongeau et Damien Delseny - Production : Thibault Lambert et Clara Grouzis - Réalisation et mixage : Pierre Chaffanjon - Musiques : Audio Network - Archives : TF1, France 2 et France 3.Documentation. Cet épisode de Crime story a été préparé en puisant dans les archives du Parisien, avec l'aide de nos documentalistes et en s'appuyant sur le documentaire « Au bout de l'enquête, la fin du crime parfait ? Affaire Muriel Reigada, enlèvement fatal » diffusé sur France 2. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

By clicking here you can anonymously (except for the last 4 digits of your number) let me know what you think about my podcast and what you'd like to hear about on an upcoming episode of Wonder Boldly. Thank you so much!In this episode of Wonder Boldly, we welcome back Cindy Estes and Monica O'Neil, founders of RAPT Gift Wrap, for an inspiring update on their entrepreneurial journey. They candidly share the realities of running a business, the lessons they've learned along the way, and the strategies that have helped them and other entrepreneurs achieve long-term success.The Story Behind RAPT:Monica and Cindy explain the why and how behind their decision to join forces and create RAPT, a company revolutionizing the gift-wrapping industry. By drawing inspiration from the Japanese art of Furoshiki, RAPT combines sustainability with the philosophy of offering something truly special.From birthdays to holidays and everyday gifting, RAPT is proving that small, intentional changes can make a big difference for the planet and future generations.Topics Discussed:Using sustainable wrapping paper, saves time and moneyThe ease and versatility of wrapping with RAPTThe quality, details and durability make for long lasting reusable gift wrapLearning from customers and clientsAcknowledging the realities of running a businessOptimizing budgets and marketing strategiesWhy simplicity is key in businessUsing downtime to build momentumBalancing flexibility and fulfillmentThe gratification of building something uniqueRAPT is more than just eco-friendly fabric gift wrap; it's a mission-driven brand encouraging thoughtful gifting. Monica and Cindy share valuable insights into sustainable practices, staying true to your values, and why every small change matters.Tune in to discover how you can make gift-giving more meaningful, beautiful, and sustainable.Shop RAPT and Make a Difference:Ready to take your gift-giving to the next level? Explore RAPT's collection of fabric wraps, designed with care and sustainability in mind.

Daf Yummy épisode 1336. Sanhedrin 15 : Le Rapt de la boucle. by Myriam Ackermann Sommer

Nous sommes le 23 juin 1858, à Bologne, au 196 via delle Lame, la rue des boiteux. Il est vingt-deux heures, lorsque la police pontificale, accompagnée de représentants des forces de l'ordre séculier, se pointe au domicile de la famille Mortara, une famille appartenant à la communauté juive. Salomone Levi et Mariana sont les parents de huit enfants, âgés de onze ans à quelques mois. Toutes et tous sont alors réveillé.e.s Les représentants du pape, désignant Edgardo, six ans et demi, annoncent au père et à la mère du garçonnet que celui-ci a été baptisé secrètement, quelques années plus tôt, par une ancienne servante. Dès lors, ils ont pour ordre d'emmener l'enfant afin qu'il soit élevé dans la religion catholique. En effet, selon la loi des États pontificaux, Edgardo ne peut rester dans sa famille juive, car, ayant été baptisé, il serait considéré comme apostat, c'est-à-dire ayant renoncé publiquement à sa religion et donc excommunié. « J'ai vu une maman éperdue de douleur, le visage ruisselant de larmes, et un père qui s'arrachait les cheveux, tandis que leurs enfants agenouillés suppliaient les policiers d'avoir pitié d'eux. », rapportera un voisin. Pie IX, le souverain pontife, restera inflexible. Cette affaire devient très vite un scandale international. Elle contribue à muscler les idées anticléricale et à plaider pour les droits individuels à une époque où l'unité italienne est en pleine construction, où l'existence de l'Etat pontifical est en jeu. Le rapt d'Edgardo Mortara, par l'Eglise catholique, n'est ni le premier ni le dernier du genre. Que nous raconte-t-il des rapports entre le pouvoir spirituel et le pouvoir temporel ? La loi de Dieu avant celle de l'Etat : la question a déjà été posée. Revenons sur l'Affaire Mortara… Invité : Vincent Genin, ULiège/CEGESOMA (Centre d'Étude Guerre et Société) et diplômé de l'Ecole pratique des hautes études de Paris Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : L'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwL'heure H : https://audmns.com/YagLLiKEt sa version à écouter en famille : La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiKAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

L'histoire d'Emmanuel, c'est au départ l'histoire d'un coup de foudre avec une jeune femme Japonaise. Entre les deux jeunes gens, c'est l'amour fou et arrive très vite l'envie de fonder une famille. Mais dès la naissance de la petite Claire, les choses s'assombrissent et se compliquent. Au point qu'Emmanuel se retrouve victime d'un kidnapping familial quand sa femme organise le rapt de leur fillette. Aujourd'hui sans nouvelles de sa fille depuis 7 longues années, Emmanuel se bat sans relâche pour retrouver son enfant. Quelles pistes lui reste-t-il pour retrouver sa fille désormais âgée de 12 ans ? Où trouve-t-il la force de tenir ? C'est avec beaucoup d'émotions qu'il se confie au micro de Maître Marc Geiger.Maître Marc Geiger est avocat pénaliste au barreau de Carpentras. Vous pouvez le retrouver régulièrement aux côtés de Faustine Bollaert dans Ça commence aujourd'hui sur France 2. Sa bienveillance, son humanité en font une personnalité à part dans le monde judiciaire. L'enfance, la justice : deux mondes qui ne devraient jamais se croiser. Pour cette nouvelle saison Marc Geiger rencontre 10 enfants devenus adultes, peut-être trop vite... Ils ont connu l'horreur du crime, le cauchemar du monde de la justice, et l'enfer de l'après.Retrouvez Marc Geiger sur Instagram : @marc.geiger.336Une production Réservoir Prod / Médiawan / France Télévision Retrouvez également Marc Geiger dans Ça commence aujourd'hui en vidéo sur france·tv : https://www.france.tv/france-2/ca-commence-aujourd-hui/

“It is challenging to stand out there and pitch your idea to total strangers. But as you do it, you realize you can do it, and you get better at it the longer you do it.” —Monica O'Neil   “Not only in the business,  it's extended to our life. I'm now driving an electric car, and we're now both composting, which we weren't before. The little, tiny bits we're doing with this are starting to eat into our lives.” —Cindy Estes   The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it also generates an overwhelming amount of waste from single-use gift wrapping. This staggering issue highlights the urgent need for sustainable alternatives to reduce our holiday footprint.  Monica O'Neil and Cindy Estes, the co-founders of Rapt GiftWrap, have answered this call with their innovative and eco-friendly solutions. Monica and Cindy have combined their expertise to create a reusable fabric gift wrap that not only reduces waste but also offers a stylish and practical alternative to traditional wrapping paper. Tune in as Monica and Cindy share their inspiring journey, covering key insights on sustainability, thoughtful product development, embracing sustainable lifestyles, educating and building a market, leveraging entrepreneurial experience, adaptability and customer-centricity, overcoming marketing challenges, and their collaborative strengths.  Meet Monica and Cindy:  Monica O'Neil is a New England transplant with a youth spent in Chile, Venezuela, and Morocco. Fluent in 3 languages with a Master's in French Literature, Monica spent a decade teaching at several area high schools. Becoming a mother was a natural evolution - there is a lot of overlap in the skill set. Monica is still trying to educate but the subject is a little more straightforward - reducing waste with fabric gift wrap - and there's a lot less homework. A California native who married New England, Cindy Estes started Seam, a children's clothing line, with 4 children in tow. As a young graduate, Cindy became the first in-house graphic designer at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles and worked with various artists and curators to create a consistent brand strategy. With a background in design and experience in clothing manufacturing, she brings her sense of style, design, and implementation to Rapt gift wrap.  Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube X Pinterest    Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram  LinkedIn YouTube Episode Highlights: 00:50 The Birth of Rapt 04:02 Developing the Product Concept  06:52 Sustainability and Business Practices  09:45 Cultural Context 13:02 Marketing and Customer Feedback  15:16 Entrepreneurship and Collaboration 18:28 Navigating Challenges  23:07 Community Engagement  

Oh my gosh, I just loved this conversation with Monica and Cindy of Rapt Gift Wrap! Their business is fabric wrap, to reduce the paper waste from gift wrapping, and it's so beautiful! I thought the timing of this was perfect; hopefully will give folks time to think about gift waste before the rush.Monica O'Neil and Cindy Estes are friends who started Rapt in Massachusetts to help reduce the paper waste in gift giving - the amount of paper after the holiday season fills dozens of FOOTBALL FIELDS, and they saw a problem and are doing something to try to fix it!One of my questions was is it appropriate to take the fabric wrap back to reuse it, or ask if someone will use it, and they have answers to that! They also do some tutorials on the YouTube podcast episode, so check that out - the link is here: https://youtu.be/mut4rECnUXc I started collecting and saving fabric scraps last year, but then I didn't know what to do with it, so very grateful for the opportunity to see it happen! They also have several tutorials on their website https://www.raptgiftwrap.com/ They teach the ancient Japanese wrap called  Furoshiki and it's so beautiful, and Monica and Cindy say it's much faster than wrapping with paper, even!You can drool over their beautiful wrapping styles and fabrics on the Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/raptgiftwrap/And on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/raptgiftwrapYou can send me messages(this is new!)!Support the showPlease follow Grounded In Maine podcast on Instagram here , or on Facebook hereYouTube channel link is here You can DM me there or email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Website for Amy's Garden Jam is www.amysgardenjam.com (podcast has its own tab on this site!)How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at www.janebolduc.comPodcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow here on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/cute_but_loud/ and/or check out her awesome art projects here: https://www.cutebutloud.com/ Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform with the best customer service. Learn more at www.buzzsprout.com You can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://...

Onze ans après l'assassinat, à Kidal au nord du Mali, des deux reporters de RFI Ghislaine Dupont et Claude Verlon, les investigations continuent pour connaître toute la vérité sur les circonstances de leur enlèvement, puis de leur mort, 30 minutes plus tard – c'était le 2 novembre 2013. En effet, l'enquête est en train d'avancer sur le réseau des complices qui ont aidé le commando jihadiste à capturer nos deux confrères. Au barreau de Paris, Maître Marie Dosé est l'avocate de l'Association des amis de Ghislaine Dupont et Claude Verlon. Onze ans, jour pour jour, après leur mort, elle fait le point au micro de Christophe Boisbouvier. RFI : Maître Dosé, bonjour. Onze ans après, qui sont les suspects toujours en vie ? Maître Dosé : Assurément le suspect toujours en vie, c'est Seidane Ag Hita. Tous les membres du commando auraient été tués, peut-être un serait encore en vie, mais un témoin très important, Monsieur Dubois, a été entendu et nous ne sommes plus sûrs du tout qu'il resterait en vie.Le principal suspect toujours en vie, c'est donc Seidane Ag Hita, qui est l'un des lieutenants d'Iyad Ag Ghali, à la tête d'Aqmi. En avril 2023, il a donc échangé avec Olivier Dubois, le dernier otage français qui est passé entre ses mains. Que lui a-t-il dit sur le drame de Kidal ? C'est très intéressant parce que, deux ans avant cette discussion entre Seidane Ag Hita et l'otage, Mbaye Ag Bakabo a rencontré l'otage également. Donc quelques jours avant sa mort, quelques jours avant d'être tué par une frappe française [en juin 2021 ; NDLR]. Et nous savons très bien quel rôle Mbaye Ag Bakabo a joué dans cette affaire. C'était le chef du commando. En avril 2023, Ag Hita a été très clair. Ce qu'il a dit, c'est qu'il a donné l'ordre d'enlever les journalistes. Il n'a pas donné l'ordre de tuer les journalistes. Le véhicule est tombé en panne et le commando a fait le choix de les tuer parce que les journalistes auraient refusé de les accompagner dans leur fuite. C'est en tout cas ce qu'explique Ag Hita au témoin Olivier Dubois.Donc Ag Hita confirme la panne. Il confirme que ce sont les jihadistes qui ont tué Claude et Ghislaine. Est-ce qu'on sait si, à ce moment-là, les jihadistes étaient survolés par un hélicoptère français ? Écoutez, les derniers éléments actés en procédure démontreraient qu'il n'y a pas eu d'hélicoptère. En tout cas, la présence de l'hélicoptère n'a non seulement pas été confirmée, mais force est de constater qu'aucun élément aujourd'hui ne vient étayer cette hypothèse.À écouter aussiSadibou Marong: «La situation des journalistes en Afrique subsaharienne ne s'est pas améliorée»Outre les suspects identifiés par le juge d'instruction français qui conduit cette enquête à Paris, y a-t-il d'autres suspects, qu'on ne connaît pas encore, mais qui pourraient avoir contribué à l'enlèvement de Claude et Ghislaine ? Oui. Alors sur d'éventuelles complicités encore inconnues à ce jour, force est de constater que les investigations téléphoniques qui ont été menées par les enquêteurs, l'exploitation des données téléphoniques, tout cela tend à confirmer l'existence de ces complicités. Pourquoi ? Parce qu'on s'est rendu compte qu'en fait, Ghislaine Dupont et Claude Verlon étaient attendus [à Kidal], qu'ils ont été surveillés, qu'ils ont été même suivis pendant ces cinq jours [où ils ont circulé dans Kidal] avant leur enlèvement et qu'il y a donc eu des complicités extérieures pour mener à bien cet enlèvement.À l'époque des faits, les Touaregs indépendantistes du MNLA de Bilal Ag Chérif était officiellement alliés aux militaires français contre les Touaregs jihadistes d'Aqmi et d'Iyad Ag Ghali. Mais est-ce qu'il n'y avait pas en fait des complicités à caractère criminel entre membres du MNLA et membres d'Aqmi ? C'est en tout cas le dernier élément qu'il va falloir creuser, exploiter et travailler. Il semble aujourd'hui qu'il y ait eu effectivement des complicités au sein même du MNLA, et c'est ce pan du dossier qui mérite d'être exploité désormais.Et qui explique notamment pourquoi le dossier n'est toujours pas clôturé par le juge ? Évidemment, le dossier n'est pas clôturé, ne doit pas être clôturé. On sait très bien qu'il y a une vraie difficulté. Aujourd'hui, il n'y a plus du tout de coopération entre le Mali et la France. Je parle aussi de l'Algérie parce que là, il n'y a jamais eu de coopération entre l'Algérie et la France depuis des décennies. Et force est de constater que, dans ce dossier, notamment eu égard aux exploitations téléphoniques, il y aurait des investigations à réaliser en Algérie. Surtout, vu l'absence de coopération avec le Mali, maintenant, ce dossier doit avancer sur ces éventuelles complicités du MNLA.Côté français, les deux juges qui se sont succédé depuis onze ans ont fait plusieurs demandes de levée du secret défense sur des documents confidentiels, mais la moitié seulement des pièces demandées a été déclassifiée. Est-ce qu'il y a encore des éléments de réponse qui dorment dans les archives de l'État français ? Comme toujours. Évidemment, oui. Et comme toujours dans ces affaires, le secret défense est un frein à la manifestation de la vérité. On se trouve quand même dans un dossier où deux personnes très impliquées, notamment le chef du commando, ont été tuées par des frappes françaises et où le secret défense est opposé régulièrement pour freiner la manifestation de la vérité. Pas pour freiner la manifestation de la vérité, mais en tout état de cause, cette conséquence, c'est quand même celle-là. Maintenant, le dossier avance, le dossier va avancer et à chaque avancée de ce dossier, nous demanderons à nouveau des déclassifications, parce qu'un élément mis en exergue par les deux juges d'instruction amène nécessairement de nouvelles demandes de déclassification sur cet élément en particulier, on y est habitué dans ce type d'affaires. C'est la même chose dans l'affaire Karachi, c'est la même chose dans l'affaire Ben Barka. Le secret défense, ce n'est pas l'allié de la manifestation de la vérité. Donc, dans ce dossier-là, à chaque élément nouveau mis en exergue par l'information judiciaire correspondra une nouvelle demande de déclassification.

De Democraten zetten alles op alles in de slotfase van de verkiezingen en zetten de grote sterren in. Obama liet zich zelfs in Detroit inspireren na de komst van Eminem en trok zijn eigen rap-kunsten uit de kast. Je hoort Amerika-correspondent Jan Postma. Binnenkort staan Jan en Bernard samen in het theater, met Laila Frank. Meer info en tickets vind je hier: https://www.haagschcollege.nl/usaverkiezingsshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

durée : 00:12:41 - Rapt en pleine rue, l'affaire Laza et Zabala (octobre 1983) - Bayonne, une nuit d'octobre 1983. Deux jeunes hommes d'origine espagnole sont enlevés en plein centre-ville. Aucune rançon n'est réclamée pour leur libération. Que sont-ils devenus ? Une affaire sur fond de guerre sale de la Guardia civil contre l'ETA.

Un petit garçon qui disparait dans un jardin d'enfants à Paris. Enlevé par un inconnu au printemps 1960. Pas n'importe quel enfant, Eric Peugeot, quatre ans, petit-fils et fils de la grande famille du constructeur automobile français. Les ravisseurs l'avaient choisi parce qu'il était un gosse de riche avec à la clé une spectaculaire rançon. L'affaire va faire pendant presque un an la une des journaux. Qu'est-il arrivé au descendants des Peugeot ? Retrouvez tous les jours en podcast le décryptage d'un faits divers, d'un crime ou d'une énigme judiciaire par Jean-Alphonse Richard, entouré de spécialistes, et de témoins d'affaires criminelles. Ecoutez L'heure du Crime avec Jean-Alphonse Richard du 03 octobre 2024.

Un petit garçon qui disparait dans un jardin d'enfants à Paris. Enlevé par un inconnu au printemps 1960. Pas n'importe quel enfant, Eric Peugeot, quatre ans, petit-fils et fils de la grande famille du constructeur automobile français. Les ravisseurs l'avaient choisi parce qu'il était un gosse de riche avec à la clé une spectaculaire rançon. L'affaire va faire pendant presque un an la une des journaux. Qu'est-il arrivé au descendants des Peugeot ? Retrouvez tous les jours en podcast le décryptage d'un faits divers, d'un crime ou d'une énigme judiciaire par Jean-Alphonse Richard, entouré de spécialistes, et de témoins d'affaires criminelles. Ecoutez L'heure du Crime avec Jean-Alphonse Richard du 03 octobre 2024.

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/206 http://relay.fm/focused/206 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike read Rapt by Winifred Gallagher and discuss how to protect your attention and cultivate a focused life. David & Mike read Rapt by Winifred Gallagher and discuss how to protect your attention and cultivate a focused life. clean 5003 David & Mike read Rapt by Winifred Gallagher and discuss how to protect your attention and cultivate a focused life. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Harvard Business Review: The leading destination for smart management thinking. Subscriptions start at just $10/month with code FOCUSED. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. OmniFocus 4 Field Guide (Plus Edition) Rapt by Winifred Gallagher Mike's Notes for Rapt by Winifred Gallagher 30 Lessons for Living by Karl Pillemer The Deep Life by Cal Newport #303: The Problem with Grand Goals Focused #192: Flow State Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Grit by Angela Duckworth Foodnoms Radica

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/206 http://relay.fm/focused/206 Rapt 206 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike read Rapt by Winifred Gallagher and discuss how to protect your attention and cultivate a focused life. David & Mike read Rapt by Winifred Gallagher and discuss how to protect your attention and cultivate a focused life. clean 5003 David & Mike read Rapt by Winifred Gallagher and discuss how to protect your attention and cultivate a focused life. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Harvard Business Review: The leading destination for smart management thinking. Subscriptions start at just $10/month with code FOCUSED. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. OmniFocus 4 Field Guide (Plus Edition) Rapt by Winifred Gallagher Mike's Notes for Rapt by Winifred Gallagher 30 Lessons for Living by Karl Pillemer The Deep Life by Cal Newport #303: The Problem with Grand Goals Focused #192: Flow State Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Grit by Angela Duckworth Foodnoms Radical Candor

Nora Quoirin avait quinze ans quand elle a disparu à l'été 2019, comme avalée en pleine nuit par la jungle de Malaisie. La Française était en vacances avec ses parents, sa petite sœur, son petit frère, dans un bungalow pour touristes. Son corps, déshabillé, va être découvert dix jours plus tard, gisant loin de là, en pleine nature. Un dramatique accident vont estimer les autorités face a des parents tout aussi brisés qu'incrédules, car Nora aurait bien été incapable de fuguer dans l'obscurité. Retrouvez tous les jours en podcast le décryptage d'un faits divers, d'un crime ou d'une énigme judiciaire par Jean-Alphonse Richard, entouré de spécialistes, et de témoins d'affaires criminelles. Ecoutez L'heure du Crime avec Jean-Alphonse Richard du 28 mai 2024

Le 4 février 1974, Patty Hearst, héritière du riche homme d'affaires Randolph Apperson Hearst, est enlevée par l'Armée de libération symbionaise (ALS) dans son appartement sur le campus de l'université de Berkley. Après plusieurs semaines de captivité, Patty Hearst, atteinte du syndrome de Stockholm, décide de rejoindre le groupe armé qui l'a kidnappé.

L'enlèvement du baron Edouard-Jean Empain...L'un des plus grands patrons français...Héritier d'une prestigieuse lignée industrielle...Playboy discret, et même secret, qui a été enlevé en janvier 1978 par des hommes armés...Puis retenu en otage pendant 63 jours... l'un des rapts crapuleux les plus longs...

24 octobre 2016 sur la Côte d'Azur.... Jacqueline Veyrac, une riche héritière de 76 ans propriétaire d'un hôtel de luxe cinq étoiles située sur la Croisette à Cannes est enlevée en plein cœur de Nice. Plusieurs agresseurs cagoulés la forcent à monter à bord d'une fourgonnette.

Le 24 octobre 2016, Jacqueline Veyrac, riche héritière de Nice, est enlevée en pleine rue. Trois ans auparavant, la veuve de 83 ans avait déjà été victime d'une tentative d'enlèvement. Elle est retrouvée deux jours plus tard, ligotée dans une fourgonnette. Giuseppe Serena, considéré comme le principal organisateur de ce rapt, est condamné à 18 ans de réclusion criminelle en 2021.

Join us each week as we do a quick review of three compelling stories from the pharma world — one good, one bad and one ugly. Up this week: The good — Amtagvi approval The bad — Rapt clinical hold The ugly — Novavax and Gavi settlement 

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Nous sommes le 23 juin 1858, à Bologne, au 196 via delle Lame, la rue des boiteux. Il est vingt-deux heures, lorsque la police pontificale, accompagnée de représentants des forces de l'ordre séculier, se pointe au domicile de la famille Mortara, une famille appartenant à la communauté juive. Salomone Levi et Mariana sont les parents de huit enfants, âgés de onze ans à quelques mois. Toutes et tous sont alors réveillé.e.s Les représentants du pape, désignant Edgardo, six ans et demi, annoncent au père et à la mère du garçonnet que celui-ci a été baptisé secrètement, quelques années plus tôt, par une ancienne servante. Dès lors, ils ont pour ordre d'emmener l'enfant afin qu'il soit élevé dans la religion catholique. En effet, selon la loi des États pontificaux, Edgardo ne peut rester dans sa famille juive, car, ayant été baptisé, il serait considéré comme apostat, c'est-à-dire ayant renoncé publiquement à sa religion et donc excommunié. « J'ai vu une maman éperdue de douleur, le visage ruisselant de larmes, et un père qui s'arrachait les cheveux, tandis que leurs enfants agenouillés suppliaient les policiers d'avoir pitié d'eux. », rapportera un voisin. Pie IX, le souverain pontife, restera inflexible. Cette affaire devient très vite un scandale international. Elle contribue à muscler les idées anticléricale et à plaider pour les droits individuels à une époque où l'unité italienne est en pleine construction, où l'existence de l'Etat pontifical est en jeu. Le rapt d'Edgardo Mortara, par l'Eglise catholique, n'est ni le premier ni le dernier du genre. Que nous raconte-t-il des rapports entre le pouvoir spirituel et le pouvoir temporel ? La loi de Dieu avant celle de l'Etat : la question a déjà été posée. Revenons sur l'Affaire Mortara… Invité : Vincent Genin, ULiège/CEGESOMA (Centre d'Étude Guerre et Société) et diplômé de l'Ecole pratique des hautes études de Paris Sujets traités : Edgardo Mortara, Bologne, Juif, baptisé, États pontificaux, religion, excommunié, Pie IX, Eglise, Catholique Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 15h sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be : https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

Are your little sins the dragons you're refusing to slay? We're unpacking the profound impact of these seemingly minor sins in our lives, referencing the biblical account of Lot and his family's hesitation to leave Sodom and Gomorrah. We address our struggles with sin, emphasizing the importance of totally severing ties with it, not just shying away but fully turning back.We've all tried to bargain with God over our little sins, right? Through a deep dive into the story of Lot and his family, we illustrate how even the smallest sins are seen as equal in God's eyes, and how we often attempt to defend our attachment to these smaller sins. We'll make you rethink your negotiations with God, urging you to repent fully as Lot was told to do. Furthermore, we emphasize the ongoing struggle against sin, drawing comparisons with the story of Joshua and the city of AI. Lastly, we delve into the high stakes of ignoring our sins and the distractions they create. Stirred up by a personal account from a Navy veteran who witnessed reckless behaviour at a basketball game, we examine how prevalent sin is in different forms. We urge you to acknowledge and confront these sins before they lead to destructive consequences. Our ultimate challenge to you is simple - stop entertaining or justifying your "little sins" and focus on exercising faith. After all, the sum of small sins can create a catastrophic tsunami. Let's not underestimate the power of faith amidst the dangers of sin.Support the show

Have you ever grappled with the concept of Jesus's second coming and its significance? This episode might just be the beacon you need to navigate this intriguing topic. We set off on a quest to understand verses 41-48 of the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus enlightens us about his return. Peter, the ever-curious disciple, probes if this profound revelation is meant just for the disciples or every soul on earth. Walk with us as we dissect this conversation and the ensuing parable about the final judgment, a potent reminder to us all about always staying spiritually ready.Switching gears, we then delve into practical spirituality, particularly the concept of being good stewards of God's gifts. Going beyond thoughts and words, we highlight the importance of actions in a Christian life. We also explore the rewards in store for faithful servants - both in this life and thereafter. Drawing from the parable of the talents, we shed light on the principle of acquiring more responsibility by being faithful with what we already have. Let's inspire each other to put our gifts and opportunities to their best use in the service of Christ.Towards the end, we zoom out to a contrasting global perspective. We discuss the privilege of having easy access to Christianity and its teachings, and then compare it with the stark reality in places like China, where many may never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Recounting experiences of witnessing children begging on the streets, yearning for something as simple as a French fry from McDonald's, we urge each other to be mindful of our privileges and responsibilities. Let's be grateful for our resources and not forget our duty to share the gospel with those who don't have the same opportunities.Support the show

Ponder this: can a believer lose their salvation? This episode of our podcast will take you on an enlightening journey through the pillars of Christian assurance. We will discuss the four key components in Romans' book, namely Christ's death, resurrection, His position at the right hand of God, and His intercession for us. We'll confront the misconceptions around the fragility of salvation and self-condemnation, stressing the importance of unwavering confidence in our salvation and the harmonious relationship it has with our faith in Christ's sacrifice.Discover the reality of Christ's death and resurrection as we dive into the depths of the first pillar of Christian assurance. We'll confront the disturbing belief that a Christian can lose their salvation and explain why such a notion fundamentally contradicts the essence of our faith. You'll learn that our salvation, secured by Christ's blood, is not something we can lose. We will discuss how this belief implies an incomplete sacrifice by Christ, which is a grave misunderstanding. Our conversation will take you to the heart of the assurance of salvation, exploring the eternal struggle with sin, the role of the human body and its inherent sin, and the difference between God as a judge and God as a Father.We will also explore the concept of hell, eternal punishment, and Christ's intercession for us. In a world where many believe they've earned their salvation through free will, we unravel the truth of the regenerative work of the Holy Spirit. The misconception of speaking in tongues as a means of intercession will be addressed, reaffirming the sufficiency of Christ's intercession. Finally, we challenge the notion of the pre-tribulation rapture and Christ's double return, emphasizing the importance of yielding to Christ for salvation and leaning on His intercession for victory. This episode is sure to enlighten, provoke, and inspire. Join us for this riveting discourse on the pillars of Christian assurance.Support the show

How often have you questioned the inherent denomination in non-denominational churches? Prepare to see non-denominationalism in a new light as we trace its roots back to Armenianism and uncover surprising similarities with Catholic practices. Our enlightening debate challenges the claim of non-denominational churches, asserting that these churches are more structured in doctrine than they lead on. We don't shy away from controversial beliefs either. Ever pondered over the concept of salvation? Brace yourself as we dissect the belief of free will and its implication on the idea of salvation. Challenging the belief that the Holy Spirit can only work if you allow it, we argue that this notion contradicts the understanding of salvation as solely a work of God's grace. Our discourse further ventures into the treacherous terrain of losing salvation and rededicating oneself to Christ, bringing to light the profound understanding that salvation is wholly the work of God and not anything humans can claim through their deeds.Let's not stop there. Join us as we underscore the critical importance of knowledge and humility in faith. We invite you to journey with us, to probe deeper, to challenge your beliefs, and to learn from Christ. Through stories and parables, we urge you to embrace the quest for understanding, reminding you to approach your faith with humility and an open mind. Discover the joy of choosing the better part and sitting at the feet of Christ. This episode is a call to introspection, a nudge towards a deeper understanding of your faith.Support the show

Ever wondered about the profound significance of the Passover blood in the biblical Exodus story? Embark on a journey with us as we unravel the divine plan that set the Israelites free from the grip of Pharaoh's rule. We'll be dissecting and discussing the specific instructions God gave, as detailed in Exodus 12:12-13 and 22-23. The blood of the lamb on the Israelites' homes served as a divine signal for their preservation, and we'll delve into the implication of how this event echoed throughout history.Moving forward, we draw parallels between the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing how the grace that flows from the shed blood of Jesus Christ is our path to salvation. This is reminiscent of the Passover story where the Israelites' salvation came not from their deeds but from the divine recognition of the lamb's blood. We'll pick apart the dynamics of salvation, reminding you that salvation isn't a transaction between us and God, but a covenant between God the Father and God the Son. This eternal agreement set the stage for our justification, and despite the challenges we face, the assurance of our salvation brings us true peace, found only in the blood of Christ.To wrap things up, we analyze the futile attempts to rationalize violence and control others, and the crucial role we play in leading others to Christ. We often try to make sense of the chaos around us, but the only solution is to trust in Christ for salvation. Our salvation isn't a transaction between us and God, but a covenant between God and Jesus Christ. Let's encourage each other to lead others to Christ, and remember, the only true peace comes through trusting in the shed blood of Christ.Support the show

In the tenth episode of 'Independent Animation', our companion podcast series to the Skwigly tie-in book 'Independent Animation: Developing, Producing and Distributing Your Animated Films' (Taylor & Francis/CRC Press), we catch up with Joseph Wallace whose independent stop-motion short film 'Salvation Has No Name' was released online earlier this year following a strong festival run. Having discussed the film's unique funding journey for the second edition of the book, Joseph joins the podcast to talk about some of the challenges that presented themselves during production, as well as his approaches to getting the film out there once it was done. The 17 minute short's official synopsis reads "A troupe of clowns gather to perform a story about a Priest and a refugee but as their misguided tale unfolds, the boundaries between fiction and reality begin to fray." - what plays out is a nuanced, emotionally charged and alarmingly evergreen condemnation of xenophobia, othering, refugee crises and discrimination. Produced by Loran Dunn for Delaval Film alongside RAPT, Animation People in the Czech Republic and France's Autour de Minuit. With support from BFI Network, the film features an all-female cast headed up by Money Heist's Itziar Ituño and Quantico's Yasmine Al Massri, with music by Kit Wilson and sound by David Kamp, a veteran of indie film sound design who also features in the second edition of the book. Written, presented and produced by Ben Mitchell Music by Ben Mitchell Learn more about Joseph Wallace's work at http://www.josephwallace.co.uk

Prepare for a journey through biblical parables and real-world application, as we untangle the narrative of the wicked vine dressers from Matthew 21. What can we learn from the vine dressers, who metaphorically represent the nation of Israel? This story illuminates how blessings and servants were taken for granted, leading to severe divine judgement. Yet, we see God's mercy shine through, as He continually reaches out to Israel, even though they resist His Son.Now, imagine a world where the pursuit of wealth doesn't eclipse our faith; where values are rooted not in material possessions, but in the teachings of Christ. This episode challenges you to reflect on the Laws of Christ's kingdom, and how they create a more substantial constitution than any worldly system. The vine dressers believed killing God's Son would give them the entire inheritance. But could they, and can we, truly serve both God and money without paying a hefty price?Lastly, we delve into the intriguing concept of the Church as the new Israel, and its significance to nations around the globe. Debunking the misconception of 'replacement theology', we argue that the Church is not a replacement but the true Israel of God, backed by the teachings of Peter in Acts. As Christ's blood-bought congregation, the Church holds God's favor. Let's explore how this favoritism influences our world today. This is one conversation you won't want to miss, as we unravel the depths of faith, the role of the Church, and the infinite mercy of God.Support the show

Are you ready to shatter your perceptions of Christ's Kingship? Brace yourself as we embark on a thrilling exploration of Christ's authority, challenging common misconceptions and confronting the Jewish expectations of a Messiah. Our conversation begins with the Wise Men's quest for the newborn King of the Jews, and the biblical evidence that affirms Christ's reign, here and now.Our spirited journey takes us through the humble, servant-like nature of Christ's kingship, and the clash with Jewish expectations. Is it possible for a King to rule over a divided kingdom? Join us as we ponder this question, uncovering the true nature of Christ's rule. In a dramatic climax, we impress upon you the urgency of repentance, and the critical importance of submitting to Christ as Lord and Savior. Prepare to be challenged, inspired, and moved. This episode presents an illuminating perspective on Christ's kingship that is sure to reshape your understanding and rekindle your faith.Daily Rosary Meditations | Catholic PrayersWant to start praying, but don't know how? Join one of the most downloaded Christianity...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

A dear friend's poignant request pulled me into an enlightening exploration of Matthew 5:4, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." A simple yet profound verse not meant to stir debate, but rather to resonate with all Christians. The conversation navigates through the true essence of blessedness that significantly differs from the traditional concept of happiness. It's a journey that examines personal faith in the face of adversity. Taking you through the struggles of David, we try to comprehend why the Lord lets us endure hardship and how to find comfort in mourning.The discussion expands to draw a picture of the unique blessings God bestows upon his followers. We strive to interpret the divine promise of a joyful solitude that imitates blessedness in the wake of mourning. The narrative proceeds to acknowledge the pain of those who don't know Christ, those who mock the gospel, and those suffering from political persecution or illness. The episode concludes with the assertion that Jesus Christ, our Lord, and Savior, is the only source of true comfort to a grieving heart. So, join us in this heartfelt discourse as we delve into mourning, faith, and divine blessings.Support the show

Promise yourself a life-altering journey as we traverse the biblical story of Joshua and Jericho, illuminating rich Christian heritage and our unique place in this world. Picture yourself as a warrior, with Jericho's king symbolizing your desires and will, its mighty men embodying your defense mechanisms resisting truth. Just like Joshua's men encircled the city for six days, we highlight God's presence consistently surrounding us, His will unfailingly coming to fruition.Imagine being called to share God's word, a lone individual or a crowd. Embrace the urgency, the intent, mirroring Joshua's warning of impending divine wrath. The trumpet's sound on the seventh day, the crumbling walls of sin and death, inspires us to comprehend our roles as God's priests, and the unrelenting necessity to broadcast the gospel.In the end, an inspiring call awaits you, stirring courage in the face of adversity and faithfulness to God's mission, much like Joshua himself. Picture Jesus as your Joshua, spurring us all to preach the gospel and baptize humankind in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Allow God's love to provoke and persuade, to trust His promises. So lend us your ears, let these practical lessons from the Bible story make a world of sense in your life.Support the show

Have you ever wondered about the concept of justification by faith in Christianity? We're about to embark on a voyage through the deep spiritual insights in the book of Romans, and your perspective on faith and salvation might just be revolutionized. We'll start by unpacking the profound concept of justification by faith, exploring its implications for our righteousness and how we stand before God. Picture a bankrupt debtor - we'll illustrate how Christ generously fills our spiritual account with His righteousness, providing us with a secure salvation.Moving along, we'll delve into the pivotal role of Jesus Christ in our journey to peace with God. From the sinless life of Christ, his crucifixion, and resurrection, to the profound exchange that takes place when we seek Him – His righteousness for our sins – we'll grapple with the depths of these truths together. Having faith is not an option; it's an essential part of our pursuit of peace with God. You'll want to be part of this compelling discussion!Finally, we'll grapple with the profound peace and mediation that Christ brings between God and man. We'll debunk popular myths and false eschatological perspectives, shedding light on the eternal nature of peace in Christ. We'll talk about the transformative power of Christ's baptism and the assurance that comes from knowing that our salvation is secure in Him. This is an episode filled with deep spiritual insights and thought-provoking discussions. Don't skip it!Support the show

Are you ready to truly comprehend the complexities of faith and obedience? Prepare to uncover the stark differences between non-believers, true believers, and apostates. As your hosts, we invite you on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth, using the past 40 years of our amassed wisdom to build a stronger foundation for your spiritual path.Let's voyage back in time, to the reign of King Saul, the first king of Israel. Through his story, we aim to demonstrate the dire consequences of partial obedience to God's command. Were his actions simply a reflection of human nature, a tendency to cherry-pick what's convenient from God's commands? We'll delve into these contentious questions, encouraging you to reflect on your own practices.Finally, we'll confront the age-old habit of rationalizing disobedience. Hear us out as we discuss the danger of supporting sin, even if indirectly, and the importance of enduring trials of faith. Remember, God has a perfect plan for each one of us. So, tune in and let's discover together how we can remain faithful, endure temptation, and overcome challenges on this winding spiritual journey.The Mystic CaveAn exploration of the spiritual terrain on the far side of conventional religion.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify AI & Aliens Unveiled • The WordThe Word pulls the veil on AI and AliensListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

With the holidays approaching, and stores starting to stock up on all the Holiday trappings you may be feeling a little frustrated knowing the amount of waste generated from traditional gift wrapping methods, such as disposable paper and plastic bows!Believe me, you are not alone! Despite your efforts to give thoughtful gifts, the result you're hoping for is often overshadowed by the waste created during the wrapping process.In this episode, you'll hear from these amazing women entrepreneurs, just like us, who were feeling the same and decided to do something about it. My special guests Monica O'Neil and Cindy Estes founded Rapt, a company focused on reducing waste through reusable fabric gift wrap. Monica, having experienced an ‘aha' moment while buying piles of wrapping paper, decided to make a change. She approached Cindy, a seasoned professional in the fabric industry and dear friend with her idea to create reusable wrapping paper.  With their combined skills, they revolutionized gift-wrapping, offering stunning fabric that doesn't end up in landfills after one use. Their passion for eco-consciousness fuels their endeavors in making their versatile and attractive Ralt products a household staple.More about Monica and Cindy:Monica O'Neil and Cindy Estes met at the playground. With 7 children between them and 15 years of birthday parties and holidays, Monica and Cindy came to recognize how much wrapping waste is created at every event. So they teamed up to do something about it - Rapt fabric gift wrap changes a small habit to make a big impact for our children's future. Monica and Cindy tried many different ways to wrap with fabric - adding velcro, snap tape, attached ribbons - and found the Japanese solved it best with the art of Furoshiki. The custom of wrapping with cloth dates as far back as the 7th century and was originally called "tsutsumi." During the Muromachi period (1336-1573), the tsutsumi was regularly used at the great bathhouses built by the Shogun. Feudal lords who visited wrapped their clothing in family crest-printed tsutsumi to keep track of their belongings.Rapt is producing locally and dedicated to finding deadstock, reclaimed and remnant fabrics, yarns and ribbons whenever possible. In sourcing our fabrics it is also important that our Rapt sheets have the right feel, the right hand, the right look and the right detailing. We want to make an heirloom gift wrap sheet you can pass on to family and friends. We are working to keep Rapt as sustainable as possible - above and beyond eliminating wasteful paper wrapping - by working with local production, using scrap fabric and remnant yarn for our one-of-a-kind Rapt accents and also picking up and dropping off whenever possible to reduce our carbon footprint. We believe a tiny change can make a big difference. It's YOUR PRESENT and OUR FUTURE! As a partnership, Monica and Cindy have found their different styles and backgrounds blend well as they started Rapt gift wrap. Monica O'Neil is a New England transplant with a youth spent in Chile, Venezuela and Morocco. Fluent in 3 languages with a Master's in French Literature, Monica spent a decade teaching at several area high schools. —--------------------------------------------------- Connect with Christine:Instagram: @christinebsantosWebsite: Wonder Boldly Thank you so much for listening to Wonder Boldly. It would mean the world, if you'd subscribe/follow, share it with a friend and leave a 5 star review. It takes a village, let's support small businesses together!

Ever wondered why the Word of God is described as 'living and powerful', and how it discerns the thoughts and intentions of our hearts? Ever wanted to take a deep dive into the profound layers and perspectives of Hebrews 4, and explore the captivating contrast between the work and rest of God and His son, Jesus Christ? Well, fasten your seatbelts for an enlightening journey that promises to ignite your faith and deepen your understanding of these key Christian doctrines.Our discussion kicks off with a stimulating exploration of the Word of God, not just as written text, but as a dynamic entity with life-giving power. We delve into the compelling nature of Jesus Christ as the Word of God, the visible expression of the Almighty. We then take a thrilling turn into the role of Jesus as our high priest, and how His ability to empathize with our human struggles makes Him uniquely qualified for this role - a beautiful portrayal of divine love and mercy. A focus on the diverse unity of Christianity and the transformative power of Christ's resurrection provides a refreshing perspective on our new nature and power to follow Christ. The episode culminates in a tantalizing preview of a future conversation on the Book of Revelation, one you definitely don't want to miss. So join us for this faith-affirming exploration, as we journey through the profound depths of Hebrews 4, and come away with a richer understanding of these essential Christian doctrines.The Mystic CaveAn exploration of the spiritual terrain on the far side of conventional religion.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify AI & Aliens Unveiled • The WordThe Word pulls the veil on AI and AliensListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Dare to challenge the status quo as we take a deep dive into the contentious world of Genesis, grappling with God's curses, especially the one laid upon Eve and its implications for all women. This is no soft pedaling or sugar-coating of biblical narratives but a bold, unapologetic exploration of the harsh realities these truths reveal. We're talking multiplied sorrows and pains in childbirth, the emotional disparity between genders, and the role these play within the Christian framework. If you're one to shy away from difficult questions, consider this an invitation to courage.The conversation doesn't stop at Eve and her daughters. We're also dissecting the emotional differences between men and women, especially in the face of sorrow, challenging modern approaches to dealing with emotional distress. You'll come to see why the emotional apparatus within women cannot be treated by science, but is a divine design that transcends human understanding. This is not a conversation to miss. If you've ever wondered about the divine order within God's church, or sought to understand why women bear the burden of emotions they do, this is the podcast for you. Tune in and brace yourself for a journey of revelation and understanding.Support the show

Has the idea of Christ setting up an earthly kingdom led you astray? Join us as we dissect this widespread misconception, often fueled by a doctrine known as Dispensationalism that has been misleading Christians since the 1830s. We'll confront this myth head-on, tracing its origin and discussing its troubling prevalence in today's faith communities.We don't shy away from the uncomfortable truths in this episode. We'll examine the historical rebellion and idolatry of Israel, and how the granting of a king was more of a divine warning than approval. Parallels are drawn to our modern political landscape - the idolization of political figures, like Donald Trump, stands in sharp contrast to the meager public support for Jesus Christ. It's a potent reminder of the dangerous path we tread when we seek things outside of God's plan.Finally, we tackle the true essence of the Kingdom of God. It's not a 1000-year literal reign on earth, but a spiritual kingdom within us. It's about righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit, not a physical dominion. We're already living in this kingdom, and the 1000-year reign is symbolic of an indefinite time, not a literal period. So, buckle up as we dive into the Scriptures and unearth the true nature of God's Kingdom. A fascinating journey of discovery and truth awaits you.The Mystic CaveAn exploration of the spiritual terrain on the far side of conventional religion.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify AI & Aliens Unveiled • The WordThe Word pulls the veil on AI and AliensListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

What would happen if you were confronted with questions that challenged your understanding of the divine? Proverbs 30 asks us: What is His name, and what is His son's name? This episode takes us on an enlightening journey through this poignant scripture, engaging the rational faculties of humankind to unravel the majesty of God's creation and identity. Have you ever stopped to marvel at the awe-inspiring tapestry of life around us, only to wonder about the great Creator? Let's grapple with the Acknowledgment of the Creator's existence. We'll delve into humanity's refusal to honor and respect the Creator and the misuse of divine symbols. We dissect this, and more, providing a thoughtful discourse on faith, recognition, and reverence. In the end, we unravel the promise of Salvation through God's mercy and compassion. We discuss the profound impact of sin and the hope found in the promise of a new heaven and earth. We delve into personal accountability, God's grace, mercy, and the potential consequences of rejecting Him. This episode is not just about understanding God's creation and identity; it's about our journey as individuals, our accountability, and our faith. Join us as we continue to explore the divine.The Mystic CaveAn exploration of the spiritual terrain on the far side of conventional religion.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify AI & Aliens Unveiled • The WordThe Word pulls the veil on AI and AliensListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Ever wondered why certain theological belief systems hold such a sway over our understanding of God's promises? In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on dispensationalism, a belief system that postulates seven different ages of God's salvation. We're challenging popular notions - like the promise of restoring Israel's glory and reinstating temple sacrifices within a literal 1000-year period - and examining the implications of such beliefs on the modern Christian mindset.As we navigate through this fascinating landscape, we delve into the realities of national existence of Israel as known in the Old and New Testaments. We reflect on the coming of Jesus, the great equalizer, and how that shifted the paradigms of faith. But that's not all. We also unravel the promises imparted to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and how these have been fulfilled, not in the most obvious ways, but through the spiritual correlation of God's promises.This thought-provoking journey will lead us to some surprising revelations about faith and the real chosen people of God. We debunk misconceptions about the second coming of Jesus and explore the spiritual, not physical, definition of the chosen people. Join us as we redefine the terms of faith, understanding that all people, regardless of race, are united by faith in Christ, making them part of the same spiritual family. This episode is sure to provoke thought, inspire reflection and challenge your understanding of dispensationalism and the promises of God.The Mystic CaveAn exploration of the spiritual terrain on the far side of conventional religion.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify AI & Aliens Unveiled • The WordThe Word pulls the veil on AI and AliensListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show