Podcasts about Refining

What makes someone truly believe in your nonprofit's mission enough to give, advocate, and stay connected for the long haul?In this week's episode of Nonprofit Nation, Julia sits down with Loree Lipstein, Founder and CEO of Thread Strategies, to unpack one of the most important — and often overlooked — fundraising tools nonprofits need: a compelling case for support.With more than two decades of experience in nonprofit fundraising and strategy, Loree shares practical insights on how organizations can move beyond generic messaging and clearly communicate their impact in ways that resonate with donors and supporters alike.Together, they discuss: ✨ What a strong case for support actually looks like ✨ Common messaging mistakes nonprofits make ✨ How to communicate transformation instead of just programs ✨ Fundraising trends nonprofit leaders should pay attention to ✨ Why authentic donor relationships still matter more than ever ✨ How smaller nonprofits can stand out in a crowded funding landscapeLoree also shares thoughtful encouragement for nonprofit leaders navigating donor fatigue, increased demand, and the pressure to constantly do more with less. This episode is packed with practical wisdom, reassurance, and actionable ideas for organizations looking to strengthen their fundraising and messaging strategy.

Olaitan Fashanu: When the New PO Stops Refining—and the Team Starts Self-Destructing Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes.   "If we're actually doing the job of refining this ticket properly, then we will not be creating this tension in the team." - Olaitan Fashanu   The team was working well. They had a strong PO who came to refinement with the problem clearly framed: this is what we want to solve, here's the context, here's the user story, here are the acceptance criteria. The team picked it up, refined it, ran with it. Then change came. A new PO joined—and the routine collapsed. The new PO cared about one thing: hitting the delivery date. Tickets dropped into Jira with no context, no problem statement, no acceptance criteria. Just "this needs to ship by end of month." Within weeks, Olaitan saw the symptoms cascade through the team. Developers asked designers what tickets even meant. QA struggled to maintain quality. Tension built. The diagnosis was clear: refinement had broken. His fix? Bring back the Definition of Ready as a non-negotiable shared standard, and introduce a product trio—business viability, technical feasibility, and design usability collaborating on every story before it reaches the rest of the team.   In this segment, we talk about the Definition of Ready and the product trio collaboration model.   Self-reflection Question: What's the symptom you're seeing in your team right now—and could the real source be how stories are getting refined, not how they're getting built? Featured Book of the Week: The Secrets of Facilitation by Michael Wilkinson Olaitan calls out The Secrets of Facilitation by Michael Wilkinson as the book that shaped how he handles difficult moments. The book teaches the power of asking the right question at the right time—clarifying questions, probing questions, the questions that drive a stuck group forward. "You will understand how, when to ask clarifying questions, ask really powerful questions that will help you drive or probably help you reach your goal in any session you find yourself." For Olaitan, the biggest payoff was learning to manage group dynamics in real time—what to do when something said in a meeting lands badly, when a comment threatens to derail the room. As a Scrum Master, you live in those moments. This book hands you a toolkit for them.   [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Un train va percuter 5 personnes. Vous avez la possibilité de tourner un levier qui va dévier le train sur un autre parcours, sur lequel il y a 2 personnes. Appuyez-vous sur le levier ? Plus généralement, lorsque vous êtes face à un dilemme éthique sans bonne réponse absolue, comment faites-vous ? Dans cet épisode de l'art du mentaliste, nous explorons une méthode enseignée en école d'ingénieure et inspiré des travaux du psychologue Shalom Schwartz qui vous permettra de mieux naviguer et gérer les dilemmes auxquels vous pouvez être confrontés. A vous de voir si vous voulez l'écouter ou pas !Références : - Méthodologieinspiré de https://sites.psu.edu/ethicsofdatamanagement/unit1/using-ethical-concepts-to-analyze-case-studies/- Ricœur, Paul. "Fondements de l'éthique." Autres temps 3.1 (1984): 61-71.- Schwartz, Shalom H., et al. "Refining the theory of basic individual values." Journal of personality and social psychology 103.4 (2012): 663L'art du mentaliste, un podcast animé par Taha Mansour et Alexis Dieux, musique par Antoine Piolé.Retrouvez Taha Mansour :- Son site : www.tahamansour.com- Instagram / Facebook : @TahaMentalismeRetrouvez Alexis Dieux :- Son site : https://www.alexisdieux.com/- Instagram : @alexisdieuxhypnose

Here is a pattern I've seen play out hundreds of times with high-achieving women: the more capable you are, the more convincing your avoidance becomes. Not the obvious kind — procrastination, distraction, scrolling. The sophisticated kind. The kind that looks exactly like doing something. Researching instead of starting. Refining the plan instead of executing it. Finding the most articulate explanation for why this particular moment isn't quite the right one. Intelligent avoidance doesn't feel like hiding. It feels productive. It generates a genuine sense of forward motion. And it keeps you exactly where you are. This episode is for the woman who is very smart, deeply self-aware in many ways, and still hasn't done the thing she knows she needs to do. It's not a judgment. It's an invitation to look at the pattern clearly — because the moment you can see it, it loses most of its power. Ready to go deeper? Grab my book, The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Deep Health and Happiness, at https://theconsistencycode.com #GraceAndGritPodcast #MidlifeWomen #Avoidance #MidlifeHealth #WomenOver40 #HealthMindset #HighAchievers #TheConsistencyCode #MidlifeWellness #WomensHealth #Procrastination #SelfAwareness #SecondAct #WomenOver50 #OverthinkingWomen  

Passive House design and construction is a team sport. It requires effective strategies and cooperation, but also precision in the field and the ability to tweak and recalibrate systems once the building is complete. A robust envelope may be the superpower of Passive House construction, allowing for downsized mechanical systems, electrification, and reduced stress on the energy grid, but these benefits are only achieved if everything works as intended.    In this episode, host Zack Semke shares selected clips of conversations from the Reimagine Collective. Featured speakers include Carmel Pratt of ZAZNRG and Passive House New York on post-occupancy data, Ed May of bldgtyp on modeling literacy, Skyler Swinford of Energy Systems Consulting with Lloyd Alter of Toronto Metropolitan University on refrigerants and water-based distribution, James Peterson of Petersen Engineering on heat pump water heaters, and Nick Nigro of Leggett McCall on what's next at the innovative and enormous Bunker Hill housing redevelopment project.The Reimagine Edit is a special series of the Passive House Podcast that shares curated insights from our Experts-In-Residence at the Reimagine Buildings Collective, our membership community of building professionals stepping up to tackle climate change. Learn more about the Reimagine Buildings Collective at https://www.reimaginebuildings.com.

Calce, of America First Refining, joins to talk about the ups and downs of gas and oil prices- what to expect in the next few weeks and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSE host Bill Powers interviews gold-stock fund manager Larry Lepard of Equity Management Associates (ema2.com) about the sharp junior-miner selloff, which he attributes to a strong jobs report and renewed rate-hike fears, and why he still expects higher gold and silver prices amid unavoidable monetary debasement. Lepard compares today's environment to 1970s-style inflation waves, argues new Fed chair Kevin Warsh may be more dovish than expected, and says a future monetary reset could drive gold toward $10,000/oz+ and silver far higher, boosting silver equities. He outlines his preferred “sweet spot” of emerging, growing producers, discusses jurisdiction risks, portfolio management and profit-taking, and shares favorite stock picks. 00:00 Intro 00:17 Market Selloff 02:19 Inflation Waves and Fed Outlook 03:22 Monetary Reset and Metal Targets 04:26 Warsh Pivot and Rate Cuts 06:52 Fund Flows and Commodity Shift 09:26 Where Value Hides in Miners 14:18 Favorite Producers and Jurisdictions 17:27 Silver Price Upside and Taking Profits 20:44 Avino Silver 12-Bagger 21:47 Volatility and Taking Profits 23:08 When Mining Bets Fail 24:41 Refining the Investing Process 26:05 Tokenized Equities Debate 27:02 Monetary Debasement Thesis 29:36 Favorite Gold & Silver Stocks 33:27 How to Follow Larry Larry's contact info and Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/LawrenceLepard Larry's Newsletter Sign-up: http://eepurl.com/gOf1dT Larry's Quarterly Fund Letter: https://ema2.com/quarterly-reports/ Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Mining Stock Education (MSE) offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

Send us Fan MailWhy do some salon owners continue growing year after year while others seem to hit a ceiling?It's rarely talent.It's rarely luck.And it's almost never because one owner knows some secret that everyone else doesn't.In this episode, we break down the mindset shifts, habits, leadership decisions, and business fundamentals that separate growing salon owners from those who get stuck.We talk about better questions, long-term thinking, fear-based decision making, apprenticeships, leadership, client retention, culture, systems, and why so many owners spend their time chasing tactics instead of strengthening their foundations.If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step as a salon owner, this episode will help you identify what's really holding your business back and what to focus on instead.Your business should serve you, so that you can serve others.And that starts by focusing on the things that actually create long-term growth.Key TakeawaysGrowing owners focus on fundamentals instead of tactics. Better questions lead to better business decisions. More clients are not always the solution. Fear-based decisions keep businesses stuck. Accountability and difficult conversations matter. Long-term thinking creates compounding results. Apprenticeships can be a powerful growth strategy. Copying competitors rarely creates lasting success. Clients buy certainty, not just services. Growth often comes from refinement rather than expansion. Time Stamps00:00 — Intro + a listener raises her prices 03:30 — Madison's raise and apprenticeship success 05:00 — Why conformity hurts salon growth 08:30 — Growing apprentices vs holding people back 09:30 — Why some salons plateau 10:00 — Fundamentals vs tactics 12:00 — Better questions create better answers 13:00 — "More clients" isn't always the answer 15:00 — Solving problems for the clients you already have 16:00 — Why growth-focused owners think differently 17:00 — Fear-based decision making 19:00 — Raising standards and accountability 21:00 — Difficult conversations matter 24:00 — Long-term thinking and business vision 25:00 — Why owners abandon ideas too early 27:00 — Mission, vision, and consistency 28:00 — Apprenticeships as a long-term investment 30:00 — Meetings, systems, and follow-through 32:00 — The marathon mindset 33:00 — Industry trends and copying competitors 35:00 — Borrow principles, build your own business 38:00 — Recipes vs techniques in business 39:00 — The core experience clients actually buy 41:00 — Refining before expanding 42:00 — Education, advancement, and opportunity 44:00 — Why people stay (or leave) 45:00 — The fundamentals behind long-term growthLinks and Stuff:Our Newsletter Mentoring InquiriesFind more of our things:InstagramHello Hair Pro Website

“…we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us” (Romans 5:3-5). One of the spin-offs from the Star Wars […]

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Send us Fan MailMost people do not need another fresh start. They need to stop abandoning the plan every time it gets uncomfortable.In this episode of The Mindset Café, we break down why so many people get stuck in the cycle of restarting. They start strong, fall off, wait for Monday, and convince themselves that a new plan will finally fix the pattern. But the truth is simple: restarting feels good because it gives you a clean slate. Refining works because it forces you to face what actually broke.This episode will help you understand why fresh starts can become a trap, why consistency is not perfection, and how to build a system that keeps you moving even when life gets messy. You'll learn how to audit the break, adjust the system, set a minimum standard, and return to the work without waiting for a new week, new month, or new wave of motivation.Stop restarting. Start refining.Support the showThanks for listening & being part of the Mindset Cafe Community.----------------------------------------------Follow On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/devan.gonzalez/Let me know what topics or questions you want covered so we can help you achieve your goals faster.----------------------------------------------Are you taking the right supplements to maximize your mind and body in fitness & health. Take a FREE Quiz to see if you are.> FREE QUIZ

#929 What if your greatest heartbreak became the spark for your greatest dream? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, we sit down with Jacob Robinson, founder of Dig World — a one-of-a-kind construction theme park where kids (and kids at heart) get behind the controls of real excavators, skid steers, boom lifts, and more. Jacob shares the deeply personal story behind the concept, rooted in his son Pierce's battle with bacterial meningitis, and how that life-changing experience inspired him to build something the world had never seen. He walks us through the grueling two-year fundraising journey — 248 rejections before the first yes — the disastrous grand opening that nearly derailed everything, and the mindset that kept him going through it all. Jacob also opens up about his Shark Tank appearance with Robert Herjavec and drops real wisdom for any entrepreneur who's ever been tempted to quit! What we discuss with Jacob: + Pierce's story: the heart behind Dig World + 248 investor rejections before the first yes + Refining the pitch without changing the vision + Grand opening = grand closing (1.7 Google rating) + "Operate from imagination, not memory" + Shark Tank: Robert Herjavec says yes + How Dig World actually works + The Dude Perfect partnership + Dream crazy dreams Thank you, Jacob! Check out Dig World at DigWorldNation.com. Check out Jacob Robinson at JacobRobinson.co. Follow Jacob on LinkedIn. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We live in a grind culture that demands a constant image of strength and success, making any admission of weakness feel like a massive risk. But what if hiding your flaws is exactly what's keeping you spiritually and emotionally stuck?In the finale of our series The Refining, Pastor Mark dives into a radical truth that flies in the face of modern influencer culture: God's power is made perfect in our weakness, not our polished performance. Looking at biblical examples like the apostle Paul, Mark shares a deeply personal update on his own battle with burnout and why he is stepping into an 8-week sabbatical. If you're tired of running on empty and relying on your own grit, this message is your invitation to stop performing and start practicing genuine vulnerability.**********

10 Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver;I have tried you in the furnace of affliction.Isaiah 48:101. What do I feel in the middle of suffering? The Groan2. What do I see in the middle of suffering?Discerning3. What is happening in the middle of suffering?3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.Romans 5:32 Count it all joy, my brothers,[b] when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.James 1:2-46 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.Philippians 1:6God is Refining10 Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver;I have tried you in the furnace of affliction.Isaiah 48:10Refining: to improve or purify something by removing unwanted elements or making small, precise adjustments.“I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.”MichelangeloGod's love is a consuming fire3 Know therefore today that he who goes over before you as a consuming fire is the Lord your God.Deuteronomy 9:3“Safe?... Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you.”C.S. Lewis (The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe)“The consuming fire of God is not the fire of a wild animal attacking us; it is the fire of a savior who loves us too much to leave us untouched.”God sees His children stuck, and will refine them until they're free.In The Fire of God's Refining Love:NOTHING OF VALUE IS LOSTKing Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits[a] and its breadth six cubits. He set it up on the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. 2 Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent to gather the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the justices, the magistrates, and all the officials of the provinces to come to the dedication of the image that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.Daniel 3:1-226 At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” 27 This phrase, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of things that are shaken—that is, things that have been made—in order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain. 28 Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, 29 for our God is a consuming fire.Hebrews 12:26-29We lose what we've tried to cover ourselves with.We lose what we've been bound up in.23 And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell bound into the burning fiery furnace.24 Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished and rose up in haste. He declared to his counselors, “Did we not cast three men bound into the fire?” They answered and said to the king, “True, O king.” 25 He answered and said, “But I see four men unbound, walking in the midst of the fire, and they are not hurt; and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods.”Daniel 3:23-25 Fear tells us that everything being broken off is a loss. The Gospel tells us that everything being broken off is gain.8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ Philippians 3:8NOTHING OF VALUE IS ADDEDThe Gospel doesn't say, “Jesus makes life better.”The Gospel says, “Jesus is life.”THE VALUE OF JESUS IS REVEALED25 He answered and said, “But I see four men unbound, walking in the midst of the fire, and they are not hurt; and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods.”Daniel 3:25His love does not change; it cannot be made to alter; the furnace cannot scorch us, not a single hair of our head can perish; we are as safe in the fire as we are out of it.Charles Spurgeon

This week, we talk about the admin and social media stuff that goes with being a creator (4:35), creating a detailed drawing for a coloring book (14:15), Comic Con Revolution (18:20), refining pitches (33:35), restarting the fire for drawing (43:45), and flatting pages (52:00).

Every great hero—and every great villain—has an origin story that shapes their future. But what happens when yours is filled with broken cycles, trauma, or habits you desperately want to break?In this message from our series The Refining, Pastor Mark looks at the generational drama of Joseph in Genesis to unpack a powerful truth: true spiritual health requires us to confront our past. You don't have to live by the script handed down to you. It's time to step into a new, supernatural identity and become who you were actually created to be.CONTENT REFERENCES:Theo Von Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CihTN2GQymcMark Manson Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfiBDuUVc-A&t=314s**********

FREE Two Day Event: The Farm Marketing Fix - June 2026 Sign Up HERE Branding is the single most important thing you'll ever do for your farm business. And it's not what most farmers think it is. This episode breaks down what branding actually is, why it eliminates competition, and how to find your brand even if you have zero customers. What is farm branding, really? Farm branding is two things: who you help, and how you help them. It is not your logo, colors, packaging, or font. A weak version sounds like "We sell fresh eggs from happy chickens" - that's a product description. A real brand sounds like "We help busy families who want their kids to eat real food access the cleanest eggs outside of raising your own chickens." The difference is specificity about the customer and the problem. Why does branding eliminate competition for farmers? When your brand is clear, you attract a specific group of customers who are not price-shopping you against other farms — they're choosing you because of the relationship. Two farms can sell the same raw honey. One brand might connect with health-conscious urban professionals; another with traditional homesteaders. Same product, different audiences, no competition between them. Charlotte has hundreds of farmers in her program, and some are neighbors selling the same thing. But they don't compete with each other. How do farmers stop competing on price with cheaper farms? Stop competing on price by getting clearer about your brand. The customers who buy purely on price will never be loyal - they leave the moment someone undercuts you. Customers who choose you because of your brand will drive past cheaper options to get to you. Lowering prices to match competitors is the commodity trap, and it leads to burnout and bankruptcy. How do you find your farm's brand? Your customers tell you what your brand is, you don't decide it. Interview them about why they buy from you, what problem you solve, and what their life looked like before and after finding your farm. Inside the Profitable Farmer Marketing program, Charlotte gives students 35 customer interview questions. You ask each customer a few questions. Over time, the same words and phrases repeat, and that language is your brand. How do you brand a farm if you don't have customers yet? Interview people who already buy the type of product you sell, even if they're not your customer yet - friends, family, or neighbors who already buy fresh flowers or care about pasture-raised meat. Their answers tell you the same things actual customers would: why they buy, what matters to them, what they wish was different. As real customers come in, you keep interviewing and refining. You can absolutely start branding work from zero. Why is mindset part of farm branding? Branding requires you to charge prices that reflect your real value, and most farmers have beliefs ("people around here can't afford it," "who am I to charge that?") that block them from doing it. Charlotte's student Valerie 10X'd her sales - same farm, same products. The first thing that shifted wasn't tactics; it was belief. That's why mindset coaching runs alongside marketing work in the Profitable Farmer Marketing program. What changes when your farm brand is clear? Your website speaks directly to your dream customer, your emails get opened and acted on, your customers come back season after season, and price stops being the main conversation. Other nearby farms selling similar products stop registering as competition. You charge what you need to charge. Customers refer their friends. The whole experience of running the farm shifts from chasing sales to receiving them. Resources mentioned in this episode: Farm Marketing Week  - opens June 2026. Sign up at charlottemsmith.com/masterclass. Profitable Farmer Marketing program — This June, get a done-for-you year of marketing assets built privately by our team. Sign up at charlottemsmith.com/mastery FAQ Q: How many customer interviews do I need to do to find my brand? One is a huge success!!! Then, do a second one in a month or two if you'd like. They're so eye-opening. I still interview a new customer at least quarterly. Q: Should I have multiple brands if I sell multiple products? No. Pick one anchor product and brand around the customer who buys it. Trying to brand for everyone leaves you connecting with no one. Q: What if my farm products are basically a commodity (eggs, milk, vegetables)? The product isn't what's branded - the relationship and the customer transformation are. Two farms selling identical eggs can have completely different brands. Q: How long does it take to develop a clear brand? The customer interview phase usually takes a couple weeks to connect with and sit down with a customer. Refining your brand language across your website and emails can happen in a couple hour focus time. Connect with Charlotte Sign up for Farm Marketing Week at charlottemsmith.com/masterclass. Subscribe and Review Subscribe to The Profitable Mindset Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. And consider leaving a review. Your reviews help other farmers find this work. Click HERE and Let's Meet! Chat with us to see if The Profitable Farmer can break you out of marketing misery.  

Today, Pastor Al Dagel deletes the entire first take of our podcast, then gathers his thoughts, keeps it simple, and shares from his heart and God's Word.

How are established photographers refining their business? Today I'm sharing a peek behind the curtain into the Rise Collective, my group coaching program. Listen in to hear what kinds of questions are coming up in our coaching sessions, and how the photographers in the program are building their authority and visibility. In This Episode You'll: Get an inside look into my group coaching program, the Rise CollectiveLearn about the results that have come from the program so farGain insight into how photographers are refining their business for better visibilityFind it quickly:What we're focusing on inside this Rise Collective cohort (2:57)The results from the Rise Collective so far (6:02)Where to focus visibility efforts (6:53)Refining the client journey (8:37)A group visibility sprint (11:34)Having better conversations (15:40)Mentioned in this Episode:Waitlist: learn.joymichellephotography.com/Rise-collective-WaitlistIf you're enjoying the content we're creating on the podcast and want to connect with others who are called to both, make sure you come join us in the PhotoBoss® with Joy Michelle Facebook Group!Join Now >>CLICK HERE TO GET 30% OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR OF HONEYBOOK!

 With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   Episode Overview In this episode, I'm sharing details of a conversation that challenged me to think differently about what's possible in business and life. I've been reflecting on the ways we can reach a point where things feel "good" so we stop stretching toward what could feel even better: more alignment, more joy, and being more fulfilled. Through personal stories and examples from my clients, I'm exploring the idea that growth is not always about doing more: sometimes it's about raising our standards, reimagining what is possible, and allowing ourselves to dream again. I talk about the importance of perspective, support, and asking better questions about what could actually feel great instead of simply acceptable. This episode is a reminder that building a profitable business matters, but so does building a business and life that continue to feel exciting, meaningful, and energizing. Our Key Topics Why "good" can sometimes become a ceiling in business and life Quietly stopping the habit of dreaming bigger or stretching toward new possibilities The importance of outside perspective, coaching, and conversation in expanding what feels possible Personal and client examples of moving from comfortable to more aligned and fulfilling goals Refining standards, branding, leadership, and lifestyle goals over time Building a business that feels profitable, joyful, and aligned with the life you want   Key Takeaways for Shop Owners Good does not always mean complete. I share how many shop owners work hard to reach stability and comfort, then stop questioning what else might be possible. This episode is an invitation to revisit areas that feel "fine" and ask whether they could actually feel even better or more exciting. Perspective from others can help us see possibilities we cannot see alone. Whether through coaching, travel, conversation, or collaboration, outside voices can challenge limitations and expand vision. Sometimes another person can see potential that feels invisible from inside our own business. Growth is not always about bigger businesses or more hustle. This conversation is not about chasing endless growth. I believe stretching toward "great" should support joy, fulfillment, lifestyle goals, and deeper alignment with what matters most. Small shifts over time can completely change a business. I share the story of a client who slowly refined her brand, clientele, merchandising, and team over the course of a year. The transformation did not happen overnight, but consistent changes helped create a business that felt more intentional and aligned. We are capable of more than we often allow ourselves to believe. Throughout the episode, I return to the idea that many limitations are self-imposed. Asking "Why can't I?" opens the door to possibilities that once felt unrealistic or unavailable. "Good is the enemy of great." - Jonathan Ive I hope this episode helps you realize if you've stopped dreaming so you can start again. What feels possible? Let's go after that. Resources Mentioned and Related Podcasts: Sales Accelerator Program - This on-demand program is ready for you RIGHT NOW. You'll learn how to get more visibility in your community, attract more of the right people into your store, increase your per-customer sales, and see more repeat customers who come back again and again. Grab it today and get started right away!   Episode 293: The Difference Between 'Nice' and 'Kind' in Leadership   Episode 268: Awesome Isn't Accidental: Raise the Retail Standards in Your Shop   About your host, Wendy Batten In case we haven't met…I'm Wendy Batten. I've been a small business owner, coach, and mentor for over 25 years. I help thoughtful, established entrepreneurs step into their role as CEO and build businesses that are profitable, meaningful, and supportive of the lives they want to live. My work blends real-world strategy with a life-first philosophy, shaped by lived experience, not theory. I've been there! Through honest conversations and practical insight, I invite you into bigger thinking about leadership, possibility, and how to build both business and life on purpose. For more support from Wendy Hang out and connect with Wendy on IG All of Wendy's current programs and services for shop owners can be found HERE. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the Creative Shop Talk Podcast and get the tools, inspiration, and strategies you need to thrive as an independent retailer.Click here to subscribe to iTunes!  Loved the episode? Leave a quick review on iTunes- your reviews help other retailers find my podcast, and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. So grateful for you! Thank you

Sulfur is a lynchpin commodity, connecting the oil and gas industry to food production and much more. Already in a structural supply deficit, now, nearly half the world's internationally traded sulfur is off the market with the shutting down of the Strait of Hormuz. There is no clear line of sight as to how quickly supply could return with potentially catastrophic consequences for the world. What is sulphur (sulfur), how and where is it produced and what is it used for and why is the world not talking about this? Our guest is Meena Chauhan, Senior Manager over sulphur and sulphuric acid research at the consulting arm of Argus Media. For related content and to find out more about HC Group, a search firm dedicated to the energy & commodities sector, visit https://www.hcgroup.global

In this episode, I'm walking you through how to start condensing and refining your offers using my Offer Line Up Method. We'll look at the difference between an offer suite and a true offer ecosystem, and why the real magic happens when your offers guide buyers naturally from first touchpoint to deeper work with you. I break down the key stages of a buyer journey: your Pre-Hype free content, your Warm-Up offer, your Headliner signature offer, and your After Party/Encore offers that help clients continue working with you. This is about designing the journey before choosing the containers, so you stop creating random offers just because they sound fun, trendy, or profitable in the moment. We also cover the foundations that need to come before offer design: who you're selling to, why you're the person to help them, how you want to serve them, and what revenue goals your offers need to support.  If your offers feel scattered, this episode will help you zoom out, find the thread, and start shaping a clearer, more profitable ecosystem. What You'll Learn in This Episode The difference between an offer suite and an offer ecosystem How the Offer Line Up Method creates a clearer buyer journey Why Pre-Hype, Warm-Up, Headliner, After Party, and Encore offers matter How disconnected offers confuse your buyers The four foundations to clarify before designing new offers Why starting with containers creates a “Frankenoffer” suite "We're designing the journey first, not the containers first." If you're done selling a bag of random offers and ready to build a profitable ecosystem that positions you as a premium specialist, Dreamium is open now. To get your 1:1 60-minute strategy session DM me WORKSHOP on Instagram. The 1:1 bonus call ends on Monday 18th May. Step into my festival world...

5/06/2026 PODCAST Episodes #2373 - #2375 GUESTS: Phill Kline, Rep. Morgan Griffith, Mike Hurst, Rep. Beth Van Duyne, Holly Kesler, Jackie Harling, Christian Hurd, Rep. Rich McCormick + YOUR CALLS! at 1-888-480-JOHN (5646) and GETTR Live! @jfradioshow #GodzillaOfTruth #TruckingTheTruth   Want more of today's show? Episode #2373 Rep. Morgan Griffith Calls for National Energy Refining Legislation Episode #2374 Rep. Beth Van Duyne Blasts H1-B Visa Scam Episode #2375 Peach Crew Skewers Gov. Kemp Over Lack of Will to Call Special Session -- Again!   https://johnfredericksradio.libsyn.com/

Lessons for life. All In Gospel Podcast is a chapter by chapter, verse by verse, in depth bible study where we seek to understand God's Word.All In Gospel is recorded live at Calvary Chapel with Pastor Seann Dikkers. You can support this study at anchor.fm/allingospel, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ccwhitebear.com.

Read the April 2026 issue of our industrial matters free sheet as a pdf: https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3.cpgb-ml.org/TheSpark005.pdf Asset-stripping vultures continue to circle over the rotting corpse that is Liberty Steel, with the decline in oil following suit. The last-minute buy-out of Prax oil refinery in Lindsey, North Lincolnshire, promises only the further decline of the oil industry in Britain. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Index Lindsey refinery death rattle UCU ballot failure Disinformation swirls around British steel Oxford warmongering Italian workers continue to fight back against the war machine TSSA cancels former AGS Steve Coe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! www.thecommunists.org www.lalkar.org www.redyouth.org Telegram: t.me/thecommunists Twitter: twitter.com/cpgbml Soundcloud: @proletarianradio Rumble: rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: https://thecommunists.org/education-programme/ Each one teach one! www.londonworker.org/education-programme/ Join the struggle www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: www.thecommunists.org/donate/

Is it possible to be spiritually mature but emotionally immature? In this message, Pastor Mark dives into the core of our new series, "The Refining," exploring the deep connection between our spiritual lives and our emotional well-being.For years, many have tried to replace genuine emotional health with more spiritual activity—praying more, reading more, or joining more small groups—hoping it will fix the messiness of our relationships and internal anxiety. But the truth is, spiritual activity is not a substitute for emotional maturity; they must work hand in hand.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Welcome to Lux Digital Church2:52 - Part 2 of "The Refining" Series4:12 - True Spiritual Health = Deep Emotional Health7:10 - Why Spiritual Activity Can't Replace Emotional Maturity12:50 - The "Tex-Mex" Jesus Illustration19:21 - Americanized Jesus vs. The Crucified Jesus26:32 - Taking Up Your Cross**********

In this insightful interview, Michelle shares her journey from ExxonMobil to founding Hyfé, a company revolutionizing carbon refining by utilizing plant waste. Discover how her innovative approach addresses climate change, food industry waste, and health impacts, offering a scalable solution for a sustainable future. Keywords sustainability, waste valorization, bio-refining, plant waste, climate change, food industry, innovation, bio-manufacturing, circular economy Key  topics Hyfé's innovative refining process using plant waste The economic and environmental impact of waste valorization Strategies for scaling sustainable bio-manufacturing The role of consumer awareness and industry collaboration in sustainability Sound bites "We use plant waste instead of crude oil" "Refining carbon like the oil industry did" "Creating new value from food waste" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Essential Ingredients Podcast 07:16 Valuing Byproducts: A New Perspective 11:03 Personal Impact and Entrepreneurial Journey 15:08 Supply Chain Challenges in the Food Industry 21:28 Collaborative Approaches to Industry Change 25:28 Building a Values-Driven Team 29:42 Emotional Safety in Startups 33:09 The Importance of External Perspectives 34:40 Innovating Contract Structures in the Food Industry 35:33 Balancing Health and Climate Goals 38:19 Navigating Complex Responsibilities 39:39 The Future of Bio-Manufacturing 41:15 Sector Readiness for Change 43:19 The Challenge of Processed Foods 45:34 Building a Sustainable Future 46:35 Transforming Linear to Circular Systems 47:16 Lessons Learned from Hi-Fey 48:52 Essential Ingredients for Success 50:03 Rapid Fire Insights 52:25 Final Thoughts and Future Vision

Working ON THE CONCEPT of Your Business is covered in this Podcast, along with the following subjects:- Refining your business model with clean financials and actionable data- Building CFO-level strategies to improve cash flow and stop profit leaks- Turning chaotic operations into scalable systems for sustainable growth***************************************Join Andrew Frazier and Hurley Fox for a livestream on "Working ON THE CONCEPT of Your Business." Hurley, founder of Fox & Partners, an outsourced accounting team with CFOs and controllers, shares how clean financials, actionable data, and strategic insights turn chaotic operations into scalable, cash-generating businesses. Paired with Andrew's small business growth expertise, they'll explore refining your business model for smarter decisions, better cash flow, and sustainable expansion.Hurley Fox is the Founder of Fox & Partners, an outsourced accounting team providing bookkeepers, controllers, CFOs, and executive coaching to help businesses scale. Over seven years, his 14-person team has helped clients raise $10MM+ in capital, boost cash flow 200%+, and turn chaotic operations into profitable systems across real estate, construction, healthcare, IT, and more. A certified teacher, Hurley empowers CEOs to master their numbers for smarter growth decisions.- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hurley-fox/ - Website: https://www.foxandpartners.com/

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This isn't just another interview. I sat down with Dr. Stuart McGill to talk honestly about back pain, training, and all the stuff people get wrong online. We get into flexion, pain science, injuries, and how to actually train without messing yourself up long term. No fluff, no internet arguments, just a real conversation. If you train, deal with pain, or coach others, you'll get something from this.   00:00 – Introduction and Overview 03:11 – Addressing Criticisms and Flexion 10:46 – Epidemiology and Risk Assessment 14:04 – Core Endurance and Spine Hygiene 18:58 – Coaching and Performance Nuance 21:40 – Adaptation and Tissue Science 33:02 – Mechanisms of Disc Resolution 36:07 – Case Studies in Strength and MMA 44:49 – Refining the Assessment Process 50:25 – Neuroscience vs. Biomechanics 55:29 – Reintroducing Load and Progressive Training 01:00:37 – Future Directions and Closing   https://chrisduffin.com/ Coaching, Peptides, Supplements, eBooks & Merch, Education, and my Free Community! A deeper dive on coaching, peptides, and regenerative amplification method at https://www.enhancedexecutive.com/  

In this episode Cam and Joel break down how to actually build a trading watchlist, and more importantly, how to filter thousands of stocks down to the few that matter.Cam walks through his full process:How to evaluate market conditions firstThe exact screeners he uses to find high-momentum stocksHow to identify strong sectors and institutional money flowAnd how to organize watchlists into actionable trade opportunitiesThis is the missing step for most traders. It's not just about knowing what a good setup looks like… it's about knowing where and when to look for it.⚠️ Best experienced on Spotify or YouTube - Cam is sharing charts throughout the episode.

What if the things you use to protect yourself are actually the very things hurting you and the people you love? In a world that tells you to "be yourself," and a church that tells you to "die to yourself," which path is the right one?In the premiere of our new series, The Refining, guest speaker Zach (Saint Bear) dives into the messy intersection of spiritual formation and emotional health. Using a "Nerd-egesis" that bridges the gap between D&D logic and the core emotions of Inside Out 2, Zach explores the biblical concept of the "True Self" versus the "False Self".In this video, we discuss:The False Dichotomy: Why the Bible doesn't call you to die to the person God made you to be, but rather to the "false self" you built to protect yourself.Masterpiece vs. Junk: Unpacking the Greek word poema in Ephesians 2:10: you are God's intentional craftsmanship.The Inside Out Effect: How core beliefs like "I'm only loved if I perform" create protective mechanisms that eventually start "breathing fire" on your life.Being Before Doing: Why God is more concerned with who you are becoming than what you are doing.The invitation of the Gospel isn't just to work harder; it's to discover your true self by discovering God.TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome back to the Fancy Couch: Intro to "The Refining" 2:03 — A Lux Milestone: Introducing Guest Preacher Zach (St Bear) 5:10 — The D20 Roll: Setting expectations for the message 6:35 — The Culture War: "Be Yourself" vs. "Die to Yourself" 8:00 — Key Statement: Be with God, become who you are meant to be 10:30 — The False Self: Unpacking Ephesians 4:22 11:40 — You are a Poema: God's intentional craftsmanship 13:50 — Nerd-egesis: Core beliefs and Inside Out 2 15:50 — When protective mechanisms start "breathing fire"**********

Closing real estate deals can be a multifaceted process that requires meticulous planning and skilful execution. For you to elevate your success rate and achieve more closed deals, it's crucial to pinpoint and effectively address the underlying causes of any challenges you may encounter. In this LIVE coaching episode, Brent Daniels shares invaluable tips on identifying the root issues and paving the way for successfully closing more real estate deals.For more expert advice, make sure to give the TTP Training Program a visit. ---------Show notes:(1:09) Refining your Skills and Scripts for Closing with Property Owners(3:11) Empower yourself with early "No's" for greater control(4:57) Implementing the Effective Techniques of Sandler Training(6:15) Gain Deeper Insight with Open-Ended Questions about Condition, Timeline, Motivation, and Price(8:31) Mastering Problem Identification to Better Serve Sellers(11:34) Building Rapport and Relationships through Tone of Voice, Skillful Questioning, and Active Listening----------Resources:You Can't Teach a Kid to Ride a Bike at a Seminar To speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community  are endless, what are you waiting for?

On this episode of CrossPolitic, Gabe welcomes Micah Sartin, CIO of Westwin Elements, into the studio to talk about the issue of America's total dependence on China for nickel refining and why it threatens everything from steel production to national security. Westwin Elements Nickel Refinery: https://www.westwinelements.com If you want to get it touch with Micah, contact Gabe's gmail waterboy@crosspolitic.com ABOUT CROSSPOLITIC CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National Conference Sign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars and lock in Early Bird pricing. https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found.

On this episode of CrossPolitic, Gabe welcomes Micah Sartin, CIO of Westwin Elements, into the studio to talk about the issue of America's total dependence on China for nickel refining and why it threatens everything from steel production to national security. Westwin Elements Nickel Refinery: https://www.westwinelements.com If you want to get it touch with Micah, contact Gabe's gmail waterboy@crosspolitic.com ABOUT CROSSPOLITIC CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National Conference Sign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars and lock in Early Bird pricing. https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found.

On this episode of CrossPolitic, Gabe welcomes Micah Sartin, CIO of Westwin Elements, into the studio to talk about the issue of America's total dependence on China for nickel refining and why it threatens everything from steel production to national security. Westwin Elements Nickel Refinery: https://www.westwinelements.com If you want to get it touch with Micah, contact Gabe's gmail waterboy@crosspolitic.com ABOUT CROSSPOLITIC CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National Conference Sign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars and lock in Early Bird pricing. https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found.

2 mishnayot: 1 - All of the grain-offerings require 500 "rubbings" (between hands) and 300 "poundings" (in kneading, for example). With clear heritage of the knowledge, though it has essentially been lost now. 2- The measure of barley of the omer: one-tenth of a se'ah of barley - and the amounts of flour required for not only the omer, but also other grain-offerings. Including sifting the flour for each of them. Which leads into multiple rounds of sifting that is to be used in these holiday offerings.

Podcast growth isn't just about content, it's about clarity. In this episode, we unpack the podcast growth mistake most people miss: messy messaging that makes your show hard to understand, remember, and share. We introduce the simple 5-word test to help you refine your podcast identity, improve word-of-mouth marketing, and make your show instantly clearer to listeners. Through live examples and discussion, we break down how clarity drives podcast growth, why your message needs to be repeatable, and how to position your show so others can easily recommend it. Plus, we wrap with community wins and real-world reminders of the power of connection.Episode Highlights:[00:05] Show kickoff: today's topic, housekeeping, and upcoming segments[02:16] Obsession Worthy Podcast preview: 20,000 Hertz and Hamilton[04:10] Podcast evaluations, community links, and feedback from past reviews[13:11] Most podcast growth problems are really clarity problems[14:00] Why podcasts spread when other people can explain them quickly[15:39] Real-world examples of concise podcast positioning[18:14] Why your podcast title matters for discoverability and recall[20:20] A simple framework for sharpening your podcast message[26:03] The test: would someone remember your tagline 10 minutes later?[29:45] Refining vague podcast messaging into audience-first language[32:34] Framework: audience, outcome, differentiator[35:29] Wins from the Week: community updates and podcasting progress[45:43] Monetization audit offer for podcasters looking to grow revenueLinks & Resources: Free Podcast Monetization Audit (from Ralph Estep)ContentCreatorsAccountant.com/auditThe Podcasting Morning Chat: ⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningchat.com⁠⁠Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com/joinus/Meet the PMC Cast and Crew:⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/people⁠⁠Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠⁠⁠Book A Free Call With Marc: https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycallApplication To Submit Your Show For Evaluation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/eval⁠⁠Join us every other Monday at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠http://podcastingmorningchat.com/owp/⁠⁠Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersSend in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningchat.contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b 

14. China's Strategic Monopoly on Rare Earths. Guest: Simon Constable. Simon Constable breaks down the reality of rare earth elements, noting they are not rare but difficult to refine. He emphasizes China's dominant control, refining approximately ninety percent of the world's global supply.,, (14)1906 ROAD TO INDIA

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While most of the discussion about Venezuela involves crude production, it's important to know that the country was also once a major refiner before it began a decade-long downturn. Today, we look at the history of Venezuela's refining sector and the prospects for a turnaround.

By Mary Lindow   I welcome you to today's podcast and look forward to sharing this message with you!  I told you in my last podcast that had some things on my heart that we're concerning me as well as just observing some of the trajectory of things going on, I guess we could call it “largely in the Body of Christ”, as well as the Lord allowing exposures and allowing things to be brought to light when others choose to not fear and revere the Lord.  When they have no real understanding of how long he gives us before we are allowed to have that brought to light.   In Ecclesiastes 8:5-6 it says, (This is the key scripture I'm using to address part of this message.) “Whoever obeys his command will come to no harm, and the wise heart will know the proper time and procedure. For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, though a man's misery weighs heavily upon him.”   BEING TESTED, STRETCHED, AND RESTRAINED. It's in all of our lives as believers, we face times and settings where there is a feeling of being pulled and tested, stretched and restrained. Often, during these excruciating events, those who avoid personal character development tend to give unrestrained advice, spiritualized platitudes, and often, trumped up words of “so-called” prophetic inspiration to help us not suffer so much!   As we begin to see the Lord's plan in all of this we also come to understand that if we are not first hearing His voice, His heart, His word in the matters that are straining us, nothing any man or woman says can bring the ultimate light of clarity and release!   WE HAVE WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL. We all face seasons of change that correspond much like the four seasons we observe yearly. Nothing is more surprising than to have an interruption of what we anticipate to be what is "normal" for an earthly expectation, in one of those seasons. When a sudden ice storm blows in unexpected in the late spring and encrusts the tender blooms on fruit trees and garden plants, we are devastated by the loss of not only the blooms, but also the fruit it could have produced. It appears as if there has been a cruel storm, sent to cause crop failure.   UPHEAVAL. LOSS. DISAPPOINTMENT.  For many listening to or reading this message, you feel as if you have experienced a "Crop failure", perhaps several, and just can't take one more aching disappointment.  Many hearts have passed their tender agonies on to me on paper, in emails and through the telephone.   ANGUISH HAS ITS OWN PERFUME I have also heard the whispers of the voices of darkness try to entice, with wearisome words of worry, paranoia and doubting! "Give up!" they say!  “What good is this time of shaking doing?" "What possible good can come out of believing that there is something occurring that will bring a fresh and healthy  move of God's goodness, when all seems to have stalled or strained?"   In Galatians 5:19-21 Paul lists the works of the 'flesh' (“sinful nature”).   In the middle he mentions “idolatry, sorcery” (NKJV) or “idolatry and witchcraft” (NIV).   THE CONTROL CONNECTION! This is our fallen, rebellious, sinful nature. And if not brutally dealt with - this insidious root can deceive even the Christian believer if he of she is not transparent before God and is in humble, healthy and mature relational accountability to other members in the Body of Christ!  (Not easy to do…but healthy!) But real godly accountability must be vulnerable at all times, wise in listening to advice, and not selective about what things WE want to be accountable for or not.    “Delicatessen Accountability” is not going to bless your life,  and it will frustrate your family and friends to tears.     HUMILITY HAS NO PROBLEM EXPOSING ITSELF. It's a natural outpouring of what is in the heart of a true follower when put under the pressure of the test of exposure.   NOTICE IN THE BOOK OF ACTS THAT SOME BELIEVERS  OPENLY CONFESSED THEIR SINS TO ONE ANOTHER!   Acts 19:18 says,  “Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed their evil deeds.”   AND AGAIN IN THE BOOK OF JAMES, ALL BELIEVERS ARE URGED TO CONFESS THEIR SINS  HUMBLY TO ONE ANOTHER, AND ALLOW THEM  TO BE PRAYED FOR AND HEALED OF HIDDEN WRONGDOING!   James 5:16 says, “Therefore confess your sins to each other, and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”     So! What's The Definition of ACCOUNTABILITY?  Accountability - noun responsibility."  Liability, answerability :  the quality or state of being accountable;  especially,  an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions   THIS NATURE OF THE FLESH OFTEN MANIFESTS ITSELF,  EVEN IN INFANCY, IN EFFORTS TO CONTROL OTHER PEOPLE!  We feel secure if we can control others. Then they do not threaten us!  They do what WE want!     GOD, ON THE OTHER HAND… …NEVER SEEKS TO CONTROL US. He respects the free will He has given to each of us, although He does hold us responsible for how we use that freedom.   THERE ARE THREE WAYS THE DESIRE TO CONTROL OTHERS EXPRESSES ITSELF:   ☑ MANIPULATION ☑ INTIMIDATION ☑ DOMINATION   THE GOAL IS DOMINATION! People who recognize that they are weaker than those they seek to control, tend to manipulate. Those who feel stronger tend to intimidate.  But the end purpose is the same:  TO DOMINATE -  meaning…. … To control others and get them to do what we want.   MANY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PORTRAY THIS. Husbands intimidate their wives by fits of rage or actual violence. Wives manipulate their husbands by tears and hurt feelings, and often making them feel guilty for their shortcomings.  Parents frequently intimidate or manipulate their children.  But, alternatively, children can become extremely good at manipulating their parents.   ONE MAIN TOOL OF MANIPULATION … … IS GUILT. Once we learn to recognize the desire to control others as an evil, manipulative force, we will see it at work in many different areas.   ONCE WE RECOGNIZE THESE DEVICES ARE  DISGUISES OF REBELLION, WE REALIZE  THAT IN OUR CONTEMPORARY AND POST MODERN CULTURE  WE ARE BEING EXPOSED CONTINUALLY TO ITS PRESSURE!      This sure gives new meaning to Paul's statement in 2 Corinthians 4:4 that says,  “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers”.  People who are in the habit of using manipulation or intimidation to control others will be taken over by a deceitful spirit masquerading itself in many cloaked forms, often shifting it's present behavior or mask, in order to influence others to THEIR  WAY way of thinking.  This is still a form of evil.  After that they will be unable to relate to anyone apart from these tactics. “He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” -Proverbs 28:13   “Then I acknowledged my sin to you,  And did not cover up my wrongdoing. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD "- And you forgave the guilt of my sin.”  Selah. -Psalm 32:5     EVERY PERSON MUST MEET THE CONDITIONS FOR BEING SET FREE Psalm 38:18 says “I confess my wrongdoing; I am troubled by my sin.”   ON ONE SIDE, THE PERSON EXERCISING CONTROL MUST REPENT AND RENOUNCE HIS OR HER DESIRE TO CONTROL. ON THE OTHER SIDE, THE PERSON BEING CONTROLLED MUST REPENT OF SUBMITTING TO SUCH CONTROL. (This does not mean necessarily a separation from the relationship… but a healthy detaching from 'being controlled' as the relationship functions.  Fear is at work underneath this structure… fear of man…etc.)   FEAR OF MAN. What IS That? It is obvious that we must fear God rather than man. If we fear man more than God, we will displease God most of the time, because man's ways are usually opposite of God's.   THE WORD "FEAR" MEANS TO "TREMBLE". The fear of man may be evident by someone being overly fashion-conscious, needing to be noticed for their trendy appearance. Other forms of having the fear of man is being easily embarrassed (even when doing right), being quick to defend ourselves (with lies, if need be), the telling of grandiose or constant lies and deceptions to gain honor from others, by pretending to understand when we don't, by giving compliments which we don't mean, by pretending to agree when we should disagree, by avoiding giving criticisms and warnings even when necessary. AND, here's a big one. Gaslighting or planting suspicious seeds about someone else in order to appear more credible or spiritual to peers.  Oh the insidious nature of the flesh!    OBVIOUSLY, A MAN-FEARER WILL NOT ONLY DISPLEASE GOD,  BUT WILL ALSO ULTIMATELY BE CONSIDERED TOTALLY UNSTABLE AND UNTRUSTWORTHY BY OTHERS - BECAUSE HE OR SHE WILL CHANGE THEIR MIND AS SOON AS THEY FACE SOMEONE ELSE.   In other words, the "honor" that they receive is only a momentary acknowledgement for "convenience" provided by their man-pleasing deed.  ➡️ Man-fearers are "used" and then despised. ⬅️ Besides… …WHO KNOWS WHEN A "MAN-FEARER" MAY TURN AGAINST YOU, AND "SLAY" YOU, SO THEY CAN OBTAIN HONOR FROM OTHER MEN OR WOMEN?   Look at the way politicians cave in under pressure due to the fear of man and loosing face in front of the “Big MONEY OR INFLUENCER People”! EVEN if a man-fearer was loved by another, he or she is not loved, but actually his/her “pretended-self” is the "one" that is loved.   WHAT GOOD IS HAVING FEAR OF GOD AT WORK IN OUR LIVES?  PROVERBS 9: 10 says, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom"   The word 'fear" means to "reverence". One who fears God is more concerned about what God thinks than what men think. (ACTS 4:19)  The result of this fear, this reverence is a single-minded obedience to God's Word, and a single-minded aim to glorify God!    A GOD-FEARER IS WILLING TO SUFFER SHAME AND PAIN RATHER THAN TO DISOBEY GOD. (Like Daniel and his friends did. Read DANIEL 3).     THE FEAR OF GOD IS: THE RESULT OF LOVING HIM BECAUSE HE FIRST LOVED US! Fearing Him because He is constantly watching us,  and  Expecting from Him alone, all our present and eternal rewards.    Since man's ways are usually opposite to God's, there will be a continuous struggle in us whether to honor God or man.   The fear of God is pretty evident in many instances by practicing a godly carefulness regarding being "In fashion and trendy ", having a slowness to be embarrassed before men, speaking that will not only compliment but  will also warn (in a gracious and loving manner, Romans 10:18), having a quickness to defend God's honor, and a quickness to admit your own mistakes. Having a cautiousness to accept lavish and public compliments, and having a quickness to give the glory to God in a humble manner.   SOMEONE  WHO FEARS GOD IS STABLE, PREDICTABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY  He or she will simply obey God's Word and will not change their mind because of man's faces or “undertones of condescension.”   FRIENDS!  WE MUST STOP JUST "ACTING" SPIRITUAL! WE MUST "BE" SPIRITUAL. We must stop concentrating on the outside and start concentrating on the inside. Management experts say that there is no formula for success but God says: "Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them,  so that you may flourish in all that you do" (DEU. 29:9).   In the midst of these strains and attempts to distract comes a clear undeniable "Divine Tension" that pulls and stretches the heart of the humbled believer. It calls simply, firmly, and does not lack a depth of confidence and direction. This “Presence” causes a clash with all that seems to be "the way of man" and will not relent.   THE EARTH IS IN TURMOIL! It doesn't take much to understand that the earth is in upheaval, rivalry, and chaos wherever we look. There is a tangible and penetrating "tension" in the events we are seeing unfold every day.  Parallel to this explosion of pure evil and lulling to sleep of many, there is a Divine Course being laid out for those who have come to the end of themselves.     ETERNITY IS IN THE SIGHTS OF THOSE LOOKING TO A KINGDOM YET UNSEEN! The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have been preparing a bride.  This is done only through the shaping tools of heavenly choice. The chisel and hammer have been at times brutal and unflinching, yet when the soft hand of The Almighty begins to apply the oil of polishing,  He does it with His own hand as well. He makes it beautiful in His own timing, even though the “Divine Tension” seems as if it might cause us to "snap" under the pressure of His hand, smoothing away the roughness of our thoughts and soul's intentions.   Ecclesiastes 3:11 says, “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; Yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.”   HEARING, REFINING,  and HEEDING These three words can be hard to listen to at times.  The King of all Glory is training those who have been thrust on the altar of fire to hear from Him as one who strains to catch the song of a bird in distant meadow. It takes the "spiritual ear" and training it to identify even the slightest note or sound, however distant, and to learn to silence the sounds and voices of distraction until the "honing in" on the sound, the glorious sound of peace, finally directs and sustains us with all that we hear. And then, having drunk deeply of the Voice of the Beloved and Divine Counselor, quickly, without the mental filing way of instructions, or the weighing of how much it might cost, we move and heed His mapping out of plans for this appointed time.   Isaiah speaks so clearly about those who desire to honor God fully and who see the world in need of the telling of the good and beautiful truth of the sacrifice that Jesus was for their redemption.     As I read this passage in closing, I would encourage you to speak it as if it was your very own words. Speak them before the Lord and own them, take them to heart and allow him to use you more beautifully and purposefully in the days ahead, more than ever before.   Isaiah 61 1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me,Because the LORD has anointed me To preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim freedom for the captives And release from darkness for the prisoners,   2 to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor And the day of vengeance of our God, To comfort all who mourn,   3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion To bestow on them a crown of beauty Instead of ashes, The oil of gladness Instead of mourning,  And a garment of praise Instead of a spirit of despair.   They will be called oaks of righteousness, A planting of the LORD For the display of his splendor.”   Wow! These are such beautiful words!  I just love reading the words of God and speaking them out loud.  Speaking these words to remind myself that this is the voice of the ONE who created me, the voice of the Savior who died for me, and the power of the comforter, the Holy Spirit, the advocate. The one who comes alongside to help! These are the Beloved Ones, and the ones who have loved me and they function in a unit of such glorified deity that I stand in awe that they acknowledge that I am loved and wanted and valuable enough that a life was spilled and spent, that I might have eternity!    I thank you for listening today and I ask the Holy Spirit to speak these words clearly to you and that you would ponder and let them move deeply within you in these days where there is just so much noise and so many good and “not so good” podcasts to listen to.  Sometimes  you just feel like you get hooked on listening to certain threads or certain themes, and I have found myself needing to pull back a little bit and just be quiet, just be still!   You know friends, the greatest gift to a believer is peace in the presence of God, and then rest comes from that.    I encourage you to maybe share this podcast with someone else who needs to hear it! 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Nigeria sorely needed the enormous oil refinery built by Aliko Dangote, who was already Africa's richest man. We ask what that new capacity means for him, for Nigeria and for the continent. We speak to the surprisingly large and diverse Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles. And how a cancer diagnosis seems to drive some people to a life of crime.  Guests and host:Ọrẹ Ogunbiyi – Africa correspondentAryn Braun – West Coast correspondentAinslie Johnstone – data journalist Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Aliko Dangote, Nigeria, oil, energy securityIran's diaspora, Californiacancer, crime, data Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigeria sorely needed the enormous oil refinery built by Aliko Dangote, who was already Africa's richest man. We ask what that new capacity means for him, for Nigeria and for the continent. We speak to the surprisingly large and diverse Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles. And how a cancer diagnosis seems to drive some people to a life of crime.  Guests and host:Ọrẹ Ogunbiyi – Africa correspondentAryn Braun – West Coast correspondentAinslie Johnstone – data journalist Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Aliko Dangote, Nigeria, oil, energy securityIran's diaspora, Californiacancer, crime, data Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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