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John Paul DeJoria epitomizes the American dream, rising from adversity to become a renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is best known for co-founding iconic brands John Paul Mitchell Systems and The Patrón Spirits Company. John Paul has made philanthropy his core mission, establishing JP's Peace, Love & Happiness Family Foundation in 2011 to contribute to a sustainable planet by investing in people, animals, and the environment. This year, he was recognized as #24 on Forbes' list of the 250 Greatest Self-Made Americans. His motto, "Success Unshared is Failure," which is also the title of his new book, reflects a lifelong commitment to sharing success and fostering positive change. Summary John Paul DeJoria's life story has the shape of the American dream, but in this conversation he keeps pulling it back from myth into practice. He begins with a lesson from his mother, who had very little after his father left but still taught him and his brother to give a dime to the Salvation Army because someone else always needed more. That early ethic becomes the foundation of his book, motto, and operating philosophy: success only matters if it is shared. The discussion then moves through the formative hardships that could have made him bitter: foster care, homelessness, odd jobs, and door-to-door sales. John Paul does not romanticize those moments, but he does turn them into practical leadership lessons. When you are down, don't relive what got you there; look for the next constructive step. When you are rejected, be prepared for it, refuse to personalize it, and knock on the next door with the same enthusiasm. From there, the episode turns to entrepreneurship. John Paul explains why Paul Mitchell was built for the "reorder business," not the selling business: make the product so good that customers come back again and again. Scarcity forced the company to become lean, direct, and deeply customer-centered, teaching hairdressers how to use and sell the products instead of relying on advertising. The same playbook carried into Patrón, where education, quality, and grassroots selling helped create a premium tequila category that many distributors initially said was too expensive to scale. Finally, the conversation becomes a meditation on values, leadership, and legacy. John Paul talks about refusing to test on animals, stripping out unnecessary middle management, learning to let go as a leader, and building a culture where people know the mission without constant supervision. His philanthropy follows the same logic as his companies: not just giving money away, but investing in dignity, self-sufficiency, and a chance for people to move one notch higher. His definition of excellence closes the loop beautifully: excellence is what you do when no one is looking and the desire to keep finding something you can do a little bit better. Takeaways ·       "Success Unshared is Failure" was not a slogan for John Paul; it started as a childhood lesson in generosity when his family had almost nothing. ·       Adversity only becomes useful when it teaches you to look forward. You cannot change "yesterday's newspapers," but you can decide the next step. ·       Rejection is survivable when you expect it. The trick is not to avoid the closed doors, but to keep your energy intact for the next one. ·       Great businesses are built for reorder, not just first purchase. Quality has to be strong enough that customers come back without being chased. ·       Scarcity can sharpen a company. With no advertising budget, Paul Mitchell had to win by educating hairdressers and helping salons create retail revenue. ·       The real product was the system: the bottle, the stylist education, the salon relationship, and the customer experience all worked together. ·       Values become real when they cost something. Refusing to test on animals was not positioned as a marketing tactic but as a line John Paul would not cross. ·       The best partnerships have clear lanes. Paul Mitchell brought the hairdressing and creative credibility; John Paul brought the business building and go-to-market engine. ·       Scaling as a leader requires letting go. John Paul had to learn that having time to think was as important as personally overseeing every detail. ·       The best philanthropy is a hand up, not a handout. John Paul frames giving as an investment in someone's ability to become self-sufficient. ·       Excellence is not status or achievement. It is the standard you hold when no one else is watching and the commitment to keep growing. Notes: Book: Success Unshared is Failure Foundation: JP's Peace, Love & Happiness Family Foundation Businesses discussed: Paul Mitchell Patron Tequilla Bandero Tequilla  

Watch The Hatefulness of Hypocrisy In Religion as Pastor Richard Caldwell exposes the danger of religious hypocrisy and how to find true sincerity. When we think of hypocrites, we often picture the unregenerate religious leaders that Jesus strongly rebuked. However, true believers must also guard against this spiritual danger in their own lives. Hypocrisy is not simply stumbling into sin, but rather living a duplicitous life while wearing a mask of false righteousness. In this profound exposition of Proverbs 28:9, Pastor Richard Caldwell explores the severe consequences of ignoring biblical truth while maintaining an outward show of worship. A person who turns away from hearing the law yet continues to pray offers an abomination to God. Religious activity can never serve as a substitute for a genuine, submitted heart before the Lord. The Christian life demands sincerity, requiring us to keep a short account of our sins through daily confession and repentance. By the grace of God, we can put away the mask and worship with a unified heart. Listen to this sermon to understand how to cultivate true spiritual fidelity rather than empty religious zeal. Key Biblical Takeaways: True hypocrisy is living a duplicitous life and wearing a mask, not simply struggling with daily sin. Refusing to submit to God's Word while maintaining a zealous prayer life is an abomination to the Lord. Religious activity and external fidelity are never acceptable substitutes for internal reality and genuine spiritual life. Believers must actively fight hypocrisy by living in daily repentance, forgiveness, and sincerity before God.

SHOW NOTES   In Podcast Episode 379, “Refusing to Humble Oneself,” Kim discusses the last king of Judah and some lessons listeners can learn from his bad choices. This is the first in a mini-series on the Fall of Jerusalem and the insights we can glean from what led to its consequences. Sadly, Zedekiah seemed like a fitting king to be on the throne as the last bits of the once God-fearing nation are taken into captivity for the evil lives they chose to live and the carnage they left in their wake.   Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Chronicles 36:11-16 and Jeremiah 37:1-10, with 2 Chronicles 36:12-13 and Jeremiah 37:2 and 37:17 as the focal verses:   12 But Zedekiah did what was evil in the sight of the Lord his God, and he refused to humble himself when the prophet Jeremiah spoke to him directly from the Lord. 13 He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, even though he had taken an oath of loyalty in God's name. Zedekiah was a hard and stubborn man, refusing to turn to the Lord, the God of Israel.   2 But neither King Zedekiah nor his attendants nor the people who were left in the land listened to what the Lord said through Jeremiah.   17 Later King Zedekiah secretly requested that Jeremiah come to the palace, where the king asked him, “Do you have any messages from the Lord?” “Yes, I do!” said Jeremiah. “You will be defeated by the king of Babylon.”     WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE:   When you hear the phrase “refusing to humble oneself,” does anyone immediately come to your mind? Pray that he/she will humble himself/herself.   Additional Resources and Scriptures:   Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus X - https://x.com/eoinlovingjesus?s=21&t=YcRjZQUpvP7FrJmm7Pe1hg INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus   I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.   RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings (1 & 2 Chronicles) PODCASTS: “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume” “Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida “The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God's Kingdom Agenda” “Life Application Study Bible” “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors) Expositor's Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III. xAI. (2026). Grok [Large language model]. https://x.ai/grok/chat      "Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:   Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.   This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.   In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.   If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.   Remember, “It's Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”   If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.     National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline   988   https://988lifeline.org/   Reference: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.   Podcast recorded through Cleanfeed and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack, entitled “Outlaw John McShane” was obtained from Pixabay.     The HIDDEN Episodes:  If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/  

Watch The Hatefulness of Hypocrisy In Religion as Pastor Richard Caldwell exposes the danger of religious hypocrisy and how to find true sincerity. When we think of hypocrites, we often picture the unregenerate religious leaders that Jesus strongly rebuked. However, true believers must also guard against this spiritual danger in their own lives. Hypocrisy is not simply stumbling into sin, but rather living a duplicitous life while wearing a mask of false righteousness. In this profound exposition of Proverbs 28:9, Pastor Richard Caldwell explores the severe consequences of ignoring biblical truth while maintaining an outward show of worship. A person who turns away from hearing the law yet continues to pray offers an abomination to God. Religious activity can never serve as a substitute for a genuine, submitted heart before the Lord. The Christian life demands sincerity, requiring us to keep a short account of our sins through daily confession and repentance. By the grace of God, we can put away the mask and worship with a unified heart. Listen to this sermon to understand how to cultivate true spiritual fidelity rather than empty religious zeal. Key Biblical Takeaways: True hypocrisy is living a duplicitous life and wearing a mask, not simply struggling with daily sin. Refusing to submit to God's Word while maintaining a zealous prayer life is an abomination to the Lord. Religious activity and external fidelity are never acceptable substitutes for internal reality and genuine spiritual life. Believers must actively fight hypocrisy by living in daily repentance, forgiveness, and sincerity before God.

Steve Shirilla lost his teaching job after defending his convicted daughter on Netflix. Natalie Shirilla was recorded on a prison call telling Mackenzie that Dominic Russo's family are "evil people." Prosecutors decoded calls where mother and daughter spoke in a private made-up language to evade monitoring — and in one decoded exchange, Mackenzie allegedly asked if they could tell police she had a seizure before the crash. Those calls were introduced as evidence at trial.Eric Faddis examines whether this family is helping Mackenzie or building the record against her. Steve went on a podcast and challenged anyone to produce evidence his daughter acted deliberately — while a judge's written findings sit in the public record. On camera for Netflix, he acknowledged being comfortable with his daughter's substance use while teaching at a Catholic elementary school. The Diocese of Cleveland confirmed his contract at Mary Queen of Peace was not renewed. Natalie's "evil people" characterization of the family whose son was killed in the crash — made on a monitored call — is exactly the kind of statement a parole board reviews.Mackenzie's institutional record tells its own story. Thirty-six conduct violations in under three years at the Ohio Reformatory for Women. Guilty on thirty-two. Unauthorized medication. Altered prison clothing. Contraband. Refusing work assignments. More than a hundred video visits with a former inmate who wasn't approved, conducted under someone else's name. She refuses rehabilitation programs. She refers to herself as the third person harmed in what she still calls a car accident. She told her mother on a monitored call she wants to become a life coach when she gets out.Her parole eligibility is September 2037. Faddis breaks down what the parole board actually weighs when they sit across from someone with this institutional record — whether violations push eligibility back, what program refusal signals about readiness for release, whether the recorded statements on monitored calls are quietly becoming the prosecution's exhibit file for a future parole hearing, and what legal exposure Natalie could face for the decoded calls that were used as evidence at trial.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MackenzieShirilla #TheCrash #TheCrashNetflix #SteveShirilla #NatalieShirilla #DominicRusso #EricFaddis #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #ShirillaParole

The crash that killed Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan wasn't the first time Mackenzie Shirilla drove to that dead-end road in Strongsville, Ohio. She'd been there days before the fatal night. The data recorder from her car captured the final run — accelerator at full capacity, zero braking, a straight line into a commercial building at close to a hundred miles per hour. Russo and Flanagan were dead at the scene. Shirilla survived.She never talked to police. She never testified. Investigators built the case from the car's data, the prior threats — Shirilla told Russo weeks before she would "crash this car right now" — and monitored jail calls where she and her mother Natalie communicated in a private coded language that investigators cracked. According to prosecutors, the decoded calls revealed Shirilla asking whether they could tell police she'd had a seizure. That claim became the defense theory — a blood pressure condition called POTS allegedly caused a blackout. The judge didn't buy it. He called her actions "controlled, methodical, deliberate, intentional and purposeful."The post-conviction picture hasn't shifted. Thirty-six conduct violations in under three years at the Ohio Reformatory for Women — guilty on thirty-two. Unauthorized medication. Altered clothing. Contraband. Refusing work assignments. More than a hundred video visits with an unapproved former inmate conducted under someone else's name. On recorded calls, Shirilla calls herself the third person harmed by what she still describes as an accident. She told a friend she plans to become a life coach.Her family has reinforced every instinct. Natalie told Mackenzie on a monitored call that prison programs are for "people convicted of crimes like actual criminals." She called the Russo family "evil." Steve Shirilla went on a podcast to challenge anyone to produce evidence of intent — while the judge's written findings sit in the public record. He acknowledged comfort with his daughter's substance use on camera for Netflix while employed at a Catholic elementary school. The Diocese of Cleveland didn't renew his contract.Coffindaffer and Dreeke examine the behavioral pattern from the threats through the rehearsal drive through the crash itself — and why the prison record is the same pattern continuing under a different roof.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MackenzieShirilla #TheCrash #DominicRusso #DavionFlanagan #Strongsville #JenniferCoffindaffer #RobinDreeke #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #OhioCrime

Prosecutors decoded calls where Mackenzie Shirilla and her mother Natalie spoke in a private made-up language to evade prison monitoring. In one decoded exchange, Mackenzie allegedly asked if they could tell police she had a seizure before the crash. Those calls were introduced as evidence during the trial that convicted her of killing Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan.That decoded conversation sits at the center of two questions Eric Faddis examines. First: what legal exposure does Natalie Shirilla face for participating in communications designed to circumvent monitoring — communications that contained what prosecutors characterized as an attempt to fabricate evidence? Second: is this family collectively building a record against the very person they're trying to free?Natalie was recorded on a separate monitored call telling Mackenzie that Dominic Russo's family are "evil people." Steve Shirilla lost his teaching position at Mary Queen of Peace School after the Diocese of Cleveland declined to renew his contract following his appearance on Netflix's The Crash. On a podcast, he challenged anyone to produce evidence his daughter acted deliberately — while a judge's written findings documenting exactly that sit in the public record. On camera, he said he was comfortable with his daughter's substance use while employed at a Catholic elementary school.Inside the Ohio Reformatory for Women, Mackenzie's institutional record has grown to thirty-six conduct violations in under three years — guilty on thirty-two. Unauthorized medication. Altered clothing. Contraband. Refusing work assignments. Over a hundred video visits with an unapproved former inmate conducted under someone else's name. She refuses rehabilitation programs. She refers to herself as the third person harmed. She told her mother she wants to be a life coach.Faddis breaks down what a parole board sees when an inmate's institutional file looks like this, whether the monitored calls are building the case against her own release, and whether September 2037 is a date that still means anything given the record she's compiling.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MackenzieShirilla #TheCrash #TheCrashNetflix #NatalieShirilla #SteveShirilla #DominicRusso #EricFaddis #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #DecodedCalls

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Ottawa's new airline loan program, sparked by rising fuel costs from the ongoing Iran War. They explore WestJet's rejection of the government's proposal, and how government intervention creates market distortions and dependency in Canada's aviation sector. They then examine broader concerns about corporate welfare and protectionism across Canadian industries, and how these policies undermine both domestic competition and Canada's position in upcoming U.S. trade negotiations.The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=enCREDITS:Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and EditorRudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tap here to send us a message!When opposition rises and the enemy applies pressure, the call is not to draw back but to stand firm in confidence and faith. A heart that has made up its mind to follow God will remain steadfast regardless of the obstacles, fears, or battles that come its way. Victory belongs to those who refuse to retreat, choosing instead to press forward in obedience until the promises of God are fulfilled.06/12/26 - Thursday Night Scriptures: Hebrews 10:35  

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Refusing to accept a provable, documented truth or evidence you can hold in your hand while maintaining a belief in a lie is the definition of denialism. Too many suffer from this without even realizing they are.Learning to live the way our Creator designed us to live — Links, give God 90 https://www.givegod90.com/ Author Jerry Mitchell is where the books are available https://www.authorjerrymitchell.com/ #HowToLiveTheWayWeAreDesignedToLive #LanguageCultureHistory#GiveGod90#AuthorJerryMitchell#TraditionToTruth#GodsUniverseGods Rules#InheritingLies

You spend a lot of time wishing you could go back to who you were before chronic illness.This episode is going to challenge that wish completely. Because the woman you miss, the one with the energy, the plans, the freedom to say yes, wasn't who you think she was. The longing to get her back may be the very thing keeping your body stuck, in a way no one has explained to you. It's one of the emotional patterns I see most in women with chronic illness and one almost no one connects to their symptoms.In this episode, you'll discover:The specific grief almost every woman with chronic illness carries without naming itThe truth about who that pre-illness version of you actually wasThe shift that ends the longing for a life you can't go back toThe mornings I described in this episode aren't years away. My 7-day audio series is built to help you start reaching for them now — getting out of your head and back to actually living. The women who've been through it share what shifted for them in a single week. CLICK HERE to learn what's possible for you.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

Nebraska is REFUSING to play Texas Tech!

Amid of wave of vaccine skepticism, more parents are refusing a once-routine shot for their newborns. One local provider says he's seen infants die because of it. Plus, how new platforms are helping musicians connect with listeners — and get paid.

To premiere Season 2 of the Humans of Purpose Podcast, Mel sits down with Josh Ross from Humanitix. Josh Ross walked away from a hedge fund partnership at 26, turned down a lucrative career, and co-founded one of Australia's most radical companies with his best friend. Humanitix is an online event ticketing platform with one extraordinary difference: 100% of profits from booking fees go directly to charity. Not some. All of it. To date, they've donated over $20 million to education programs, health initiatives, environmental causes and indigenous affairs around the world. In this conversation, Mel sits down with Josh to talk about what it actually takes to leave behind a version of success the whole world recognises — and build something the world genuinely needs. They explore the pact Josh made with his co-founder on a hiking trip in Sri Lanka that changed the direction of both their lives, what it means to challenge the conventional wisdom that business and social good can't coexist, and why the most powerful lever for change might just be the booking fee on your next event ticket. This one is for anyone who has ever felt the pull of a more purposeful life and wondered whether it was actually possible.

Get Off The Fence Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 5:9-13 Episode Summary Opening with a hilarious skit about Earl literally sitting on a fence while trying to decide which side to be on (with the threat of Granny Browder looming), Pastor Michael addresses the spiritual fence-sitting that keeps people from committing to Jesus. Through 1 John, he challenges why anyone would hesitate when God has clearly spoken about His Son. Key Points – We trust human witnesses all the time (doctors, weather reports, history books), so God's witness is surely greater and more trustworthy – Claiming to keep an open mind while refusing to believe what's right in front of you isn't careful consideration - it's willful rejection – Believing in Jesus means the testimony moves inside you and changes you - you can't truly know Jesus without being transformed – Refusing to believe what God plainly tells us about Jesus is the same as calling God a liar – Eternal life isn't earned through effort or religious performance but given to those who have the Son - it's relational, not transactional – Assurance of salvation isn't based on feeling confident or victorious but on believing you belong to Jesus through the witness of God – Challenging times don't create faith weakness - they reveal it and strengthen it, like climbing stairs reveals cardiovascular weakness and builds strength Main Takeaway Why sit on the fence when God has spoken? Once you know the truth, you have to get down and make a choice. Continuing to sit on the fence becomes dishonest unbelief, not neutrality. God has testified that "he who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son does not have life." Eternal life begins now and reaches fullness in Heaven - it's purpose, peace, strength, renewal, and hope that even death can't take away. At some point, when God has spoken and your next breath isn't promised, you can't keep sitting on the fence. Memorable Quotes – "Why sit on the fence when God Has Spoken?" – "When God has spoken, and we have heard, how can we keep sitting on the fence?" – "Calling God a liar, because he has not believed the testimony that God has given." – "Eternal life is given to those who have The Son." – "Everyone exists, but not everyone has life." – "Sitting on the fence doesn't keep the peace, it just gives both sides something to complain about." – "Sometimes not deciding is a decision. Life will decide for you." Reflection Question Are you sitting on the fence about Jesus, thinking you have plenty of time to decide? What's really keeping you from getting down and committing - fear, pride, unwillingness to change, or something else? Tune in to hear the delightful skit about Earl sitting on a fence with his "hindquarters sawed in half," Jed's warnings about Granny Browder, and Earl's concern about being judged by cows, plus the powerful truth that assurance of salvation isn't about never struggling but about knowing you belong. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Thirty-six conduct violations. Guilty on thirty-two. Recorded calls where she refuses rehabilitation, calls herself the third victim, and tells her mother she plans to become a life coach. Mackenzie Shirilla's institutional file at the Ohio Reformatory for Women is growing — and defense attorney Eric Faddis says the parole board will read every page of it.Shirilla was convicted in 2023 of killing Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan after deliberately driving her car into a brick building in Strongsville, Ohio, at roughly a hundred miles an hour. She's serving two concurrent sentences of fifteen years to life, with parole eligibility in September 2037.Her conduct record since entering the facility has been relentless. Unauthorized medication that wasn't prescribed to her. Altered clothing. Contraband. Refusing work assignments. And the one that stands apart from the rest — more than a hundred video visits with a released former inmate using another person's identity. She pleaded guilty and took a thirty-day electronics restriction.On recorded calls she knows are monitored, Shirilla describes herself as the third victim of what she still calls an accident. She's expressed zero interest in the rehabilitation programs available to her. She's told her mother she plans to be a life coach when she gets out.Faddis, a criminal defense attorney and former felony prosecutor, breaks down what this institutional record actually means when the parole board convenes. He explains how violations are weighed, whether refusal to acknowledge the crime carries specific consequences, and whether an inmate's own recorded words can be used against them at a hearing. He also answers the question nobody around Shirilla appears to be asking: what would a defense attorney tell her to do differently starting now?Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#MackenzieShirilla #ShirillaParole #TheCrashNetflix #DominicRusso #DavionFlanagan #TrueCrime #EricFaddis #OhioReformatory #HiddenKillers #ShirillaConductViolations

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.Join the Newsletter at: ⁠MidPack Musings SubStack⁠Support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.⁠Check Out MPP Merch Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy's Coaching PageCheck out the Gear I love HERE on rendezvu.coSTOKED TO PARTNER WITH  PLAY ON RELIEF - 20% off your first orderVACATION RACES - 15% off any Ultra, Half Marathon, or TrailfestUSE PROMO CODE MIDPACKER "Running is such an individual endeavor, but it is absolutely a community sport."Sara Duncan didn't take the traditional path into running. She wasn't a standout athlete growing up and could barely run a mile when she joined her first run club in her twenties. Fast forward a decade and Sara is a trail runner, community builder, volunteer, and newly minted Hellbender 100 finisher.In this episode, Sara shares how a canceled 30th birthday party during the pandemic turned into a 30-mile challenge that launched her ultra running journey. From her first half marathon to running the Cruel Jewel 50 as a qualifier, Sara's story is one of persistence, curiosity, and embracing the unknown.The conversation dives deep into her first 100-mile experience at Hellbender, where a perfect race quickly turned into a masterclass in problem-solving. Foot pain, blisters, shoe issues, and an unexpected reaction to wool socks tested her resolve, but quitting was never on the table. Sara talks openly about leaning on her crew, pacers, volunteers, and the larger trail running community to make it to the finish line.The episode also explores Sara's passion for community building through SNARC (Sylva and Neighboring Area Run Club), her one-for-one commitment to volunteering for every race she runs, and a fundraising effort supporting Vecinos, an organization serving farm workers and underserved communities in Western North Carolina.In This EpisodeGoing from non-runner to ultramarathonerThe Yeti 30-for-30 challenge that changed everythingRunning Cruel Jewel 50 to qualify for HellbenderBuilding SNARC from the ground upWhy welcoming new runners mattersLessons learned from a difficult first 100 milerThe importance of crew, pacers, and volunteersSupporting Vecinos through Hellbender fundraisingSara's Dirtbag Spinster SubstackKey TakeawaySometimes success isn't about having the perfect race. Sometimes success is simply refusing to stop moving forward.Sara's Links IG: @dirtbagspinsterSubStack: https://substack.com/@dirtbagspinsterRelevant LinksHellbender 100 – https://www.hellbender100.comCruel Jewel 50 – https://dumassevents.com/cruel-jewel-50Trail Sisters – https://trailsisters.netVecinos Farmworker Health Program – https://vecinos.orgRaritan Valley Road Runners – https://www.rvrrc.orgPartner Links: PlayOn Relief - https://playonrelief.comProven Pain Relief for People Who Refuse to Stop!All Natural, Fast Acting, Long Lasting, Targeted ReliefUse MIDPACKER for 20% off your first orderVacation Races - https://www.vacationraces.comEpic Races on public lands near the most iconic National Park in the US.Use MIDPACKER at checkout for 15% the registration of any Ultra, Half, or Trailfest⁠Run Trail Life⁠ - https://runtraillife.comFind Official MPP Merch on RTL!!Use MIDPACKERPOD to double the donation from your purchase. Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's.⁠Freetrail⁠ - https://freetrail.comVisit Freetrail.com to sign up today.Sara Duncan, Hellbender 100, first 100 miler, ultra running, trail running, Cruel Jewel 50, Western North Carolina, SNARC, Sylva and Neighboring Area Run Club, community building, volunteering, pacing, crewing, Trail Sisters, Vecinos, Dirtbag Spinster, Janji, Injinji, blisters, foot care, resilience, ultramarathon, Hellbender race report, mid pack runner, endurance sports, Western Carolina University

Ashleigh Lindemann spent 17 years in pain before anyone could tell her why. Starting at age 15 with what turned out to be endometriosis, she navigated misdiagnoses, eight prescription medications out of Cleveland Clinic, and 17 surgeries, including the hip surgery that finally uncovered the answer hiding in plain sight. Refusing to accept a lifetime on Cymbalta and Neurontin, Ashleigh took the slow, determined road toward natural healing — and eventually found PEMF therapy (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy), a technology she describes as earthing and grounding "on steroids." Now the owner of Pulse for Life LLC in Post Falls, Idaho, Ashleigh uses PEMF, red light therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen to help clients reduce inflammation, accelerate healing, and give their cells the energy God designed them to run on.HealingStrong's mission is to educate, equip and empower our group leaders and group participants through their journey with cancer or other chronic illnesses, and know there is HOPE. We bring this hope through educational materials, webinars, guest speakers, conferences, community small group support and more.Please take advantage of our FREE resources below to help you along your health and healing journey:Support Group DirectoryHolistic Curriculum - Participant GuideSupport Our Mission - DonateAdditional Health ResourcesListen to Previous EpisodesWebsite: healingstrong.org

The Midday show discuss the fallout between Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown after the star receiver was traded to the Patriots. They debate whether fans need closure on the rift while Hugh stands firm against demands for an apology regarding his long-standing belief that the trade would never happen. 01:50 - Intro and Weather 05:08 - Closure on Brown 08:43 - Jackson on Messy Rift 12:05 - Production vs Drama 15:20 - Mailata on the Trade 19:20 - Criticizing Brown's Departure 23:30 - Hurts and Brown Relationship 27:10 - Demanding Hugh's Apology 37:50 - Refusing to Apologize 43:35 - Fan Reaction to Take

She was 12 hours into labor when a nurse walked in carrying a tablet - and a judge appeared on the screen to decide what would happen to her body.This isn't a social media horror story. This happened in Florida, in 2026, to a woman who was not only informed - she was a doula. She had a prior C-section complicated by a dangerous hemorrhage. Refusing another surgery wasn't a whim. It was a medical decision she had every right to make.And a judge overruled her anyway.In this episode, we're getting into all of it: what your rights actually are, where they get murky, and the three things I want you to do before you ever go into labor - because when you're in labor, your job is to labor.In this episode:What actually happened in Florida - and why the details matterThe difference between informed refusal and an unsafe one (these are not the same thing)Why "rights on paper" and what happens at 3 AM in a hospital room aren't always the sameWhy I call it a birth map, not a birth plan - and why this story is why I prefer a map over a planThe three things to do before labor Why the advocacy piece is non-negotiable, especially for Black women, who are far more likely to have their pain, rights, and refusals dismissedThe one question that is one of the most powerful things you can say in a hospital roomThis episode is not about walking in braced for a fight. It's about walking in prepared, calm, confident, and educated.Resources mentioned:Calm and Confident Birth Course & Birth Bundle - understand your rights, your body, and your options before you walk inFlorida needs to change those laws. And until it does, the best thing you can do is prepare. Let's get you there.Helpful Timestamps:00:00 Judge In The Delivery Room02:10 What Happened In Florida03:55 Informed Consent And Refusal05:30 Why Rights Get Murky06:04 Birth Map vs Birth Plan07:03 Getting Prepared Before Labor09:38 Bring Your Support Team10:35 Birth AdvocacyJoin The Calm Labor Birth Bundle - everything you need from bump to baby! Use code POD50 for $50 off!Over 15k mamas have used our classes to prepare for a birth that they love

Teatime with Miss Liz Serves: Monica DuBeau Title You Might Be a Zebra: When Refusing to Give Up Becomes the Diagnosis Tagline Sometimes the hardest battle is being believed. Description On June 5th at 3 PM EST, Teatime with Miss Liz welcomes Monica DuBeau — entrepreneur, former IBM executive, AI compliance leader, author, advocate, and survivor whose extraordinary journey transformed personal crisis into purposeful impact. After spending 25 years building a successful corporate career that included leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase, IBM, and co-founding an AI compliance company, Monica's life took an unexpected turn when mysterious symptoms began disrupting her daily life. Despite years of seeking answers, she was repeatedly dismissed, misdiagnosed, and told her symptoms were stress-related. Refusing to accept uncertainty, Monica applied the same investigative mindset that fueled her professional success. After tracking 111 medical appointments across 26 providers, she ultimately uncovered the truth: she was living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Craniocervical Instability (CCI), a rare condition requiring highly specialized brain and spinal surgery. Now in recovery, Monica is turning her experience into advocacy through her memoir, You Might Be a Zebra, and a growing patient resource platform dedicated to helping others navigate rare disease journeys and find answers sooner. This Teatime is about self-advocacy, perseverance, identity, healing, and life's most unexpected challenges. Opening Teatime with Miss Liz, where we serve real-life T-E-A through stories that educate, inspire, and remind us of the strength that lives within each of us. Today, we welcome someone whose journey is a powerful reminder that sometimes we know our own story better than anyone else. Monica DuBeau spent years searching for answers while facing symptoms that few understood and many dismissed. Yet she never stopped advocating for herself, never stopped asking questions, and never stopped seeking the truth. Her story is one of courage, resilience, determination, and transformation — proving that even in our darkest chapters, purpose can emerge. Monica, welcome to Teatime with Miss Liz. ”Closing Today's conversation reminds us of the importance of listening—to our bodies, our instincts, and our own inner voice. Monica DuBeau's journey shows us that perseverance can uncover answers, that advocacy can create change, and that our greatest struggles can often become our greatest purpose.Through resilience, courage, and unwavering determination, she transformed a deeply challenging experience into a mission to help others feel seen, heard, and believed. As we leave today's Teatime, consider this: What would happen if you trusted your own voice enough to keep searching for answers when others told you to stop? Because sometimes the breakthrough begins when we refuse to give up. Monica DuBeau is a former IBM executive, entrepreneur, AI compliance leader, author, and advocate. After years of searching for answers, she uncovered her own diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical Instability. Today, she shares her journey through advocacy, writing, and resources designed to help others navigate rare medical conditions. Favourite Colour Pink One Word That Describes Her Zebra Her T-E-E Tracked • Exposed • Authored Tracked the clues others missed Exposed the truth behind years of unanswered symptoms Authored a new chapter of advocacy, awareness, and hope Three Phrases That Share Her Story* Fragile Emotional State* The Cage* The Woman With The Tea Set Feature Topics You Might Be a Zebra Self-Advocacy in Healthcare Rare Disease Awareness Leadership Through Adversity Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & Craniocervical  Website:https://monicadubeau.com/Book Information:https://monicadubeau.com/booksLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicadubeau/#teatimewithmissliz#YouMightBeAZebra#RareDiseaseAwareness#PatientAdvocacy#MakingADifferenceOneCupAtATime

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Close your eyes. You're standing in the hills of Ireland. The music is drifting up from the valley below. That's where we're headed tonight. Welcome to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #761  -  -  Subscribe now at CelticMusicPodcast.com! Gerry O'Connor, Fialla, The Diviners, Meerrant, Jesse Ferguson, Clanna Morna, Faoileán, Brad Reid, High Octane, The Drowsy Lads, Robin Huw Bowen, DRD, Jiggy, Alexander James Adams GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2026 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Gerry O'Connor "Stereo Connor (Polkas)" from Last Night's Joy 4:23 - WELCOME 5:07 - Fialla "No Fear No Grace" from A Rare Thing 9:28 - The Diviners "Steppin' Out / Farewell to Connolly Road" from Earshot (EP) 13:22 - Meerrant "To Carolan" from Fells 16:57 - Jesse Ferguson "Jock o'Hazeldean" from Ten 20:45 - FEEDBACK 23:26 - Clanna Morna "Virginia / Martin Wynne's #2 / Morning Dew" from From The Lowlands To The High Seas 27:36 - Almost Seamus "Danny Boy" from Almost Seamus 31:55 - Brad Reid "Lads of Liltington" from The Bridge 34:31 - High Octane "L'heure du goûter" from High Octane 36:00 - THANKS 37:52 - The Drowsy Lads "Boys of the Old Brigade" from Everyone In 41:36 - Robin Huw Bowen "Y Pural Fesur" from Iaith Enaid 48:02 - DRD "Moxeca" from DRD 51:21 - Jiggy "I'm With You" from Translate 55:00 - CLOSING 55:57 - Alexander James Adams "Blue Heron/Cranky Crawdads/Mittens on the Moon" from Cat & the Fiddle 1:00:46 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from John Sharkey White, II. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Clean energy is the single most powerful tool we have to fight climate change. Solar, wind, hydro  -  every kilowatt of clean power displaces the fossil fuels warming our planet. The big picture matters. So do the small choices you make every day. This week's tip comes from the 5 Rs of Sustainability: Refuse. Before you buy something new, ask yourself if you actually need it. Every item you don't buy is one that never had to be made, shipped, or eventually thrown away. Refusing is the most underrated act of sustainability there is. Start there. Your wallet and the planet will both thank you. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email the artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. These musicians are not part of some corporation. They are small indie groups that rely on people just like you to support their music so they can keep creating it. Please show your generosity. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC Looking for a fresh way to support the music you love? Meet the Album Pin. Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a specific album — and each one comes with a digital download. Wear your music. All of my latest pins are wood - burned and locally produced, which means a smaller footprint and a one - of - a - kind feel you won't find anywhere else. Pick yours up at magerecords.com THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Every episode of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast exists because of you. Your support makes this possible, week after week, year after year. That is not a small thing. Your generosity covers real costs: audio engineering, graphic design, the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and buying music directly from the independent Celtic artists we feature. You are the reason this music reaches new ears every single week. Not a patron yet? Here is what you are missing. Patrons get early access to episodes, music - only editions, free MP3 downloads, exclusive stories and artist interviews, and a vote in the Celtic Top 20. Join us today and help keep Celtic music alive, independent, and growing. Every single patron matters. Slainte! A special thanks to our Celtic Legends: Fuzzy, Dave and Rosie Donnelly, Rick Boyce, Bruce, Daniel Ide, Brian McReynolds, Marti Meyers, Alan Schindler, Margreta Silverstone, Emma Bartholomew, Dan mcDade, Jeff A, Gerald F Boyle, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Gary R Hook, Lynda MacNeil, Kelly Garrod, Mike Schock, Shawn Cali HERE IS YOUR THREE STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $4, $12, $25. Keep listening to the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast to celebrate Celtic culture through music. You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast on Patreon at SongHenge.com. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Send me a photo. If you're in a Celtic band, send me an audio recording of you performing live. Just audio. I'll use it in a podcast episode later this year. Email me at follow@bestcelticmusic. Mat commented on Patreon: "The music tonight both relaxes & energizes me." Gavin Robinson emailed: "Hi Marc, Thanks for all the great music. I love listening and discovering new artist and songs every week. I wanted to share Hildaland with you (https://hildaland.bandcamp.com)  -  check out Ettrick, the poem by Lady Jane Grey they set to music, or The Selkie of Sule Skeery  -  two of my favorites in their latest EP. Slainte!" Cody Holtzclaw emailed: "Hey man, I just wanted to reach out and tell you how nice it was to hear that you had a good back and forth with the guy who disagreed with your political stance. Too often nowadays, people see differences of opinion as a sign that they are enemies so I love to see when people can have a good conversation from either end of the political spectrum. Respectfully, I'm very conservative so we probably disagree on some things too, but just know you have the support of some people on the right. Honestly after all the epstein files I believe even more that the goal of the elites is to keep all of us focused on each other instead of them. Love the music man. Thank you for the free access to it!"  

Big thanks to Shortform for sponsoring this video! Visit https://shortform.com/clark to redeem a free trial and 25% off the annual plan. I've read over 400 nonfiction books. Most weren't worth it, but these 40 definitely were. This video is meant to be a choose-your-own-adventure guide, so I've organized it into eight categories so you can find exactly what you need and grab the 1-2 books that pop out to you most. Enjoy! NEW: 50 Books that Changed My Life (free guide) - https://www.clarkkegley.com/books  Chapters: 00:00 Books to Change Your Life 00:35 1. Mindset 06:22 2. Business 15:13 3. Money 19:59 4. Creativity 24:52 5. Stories 32:31 6. Relationships 37:50 7. Inner Work 42:10 8. Philosophy 48:26 Do this next The Best of Series | 10-years In The Making:     • THE BEST OF - Clark Kegley | Top Videos   SOCIAL   / clarkkegley      / clarkkegley      / theclarkkegley   Refusing to settle, Clark

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Lebanon House rejects Lebanon War Powers Act, a day after approving Iran War Powers Act; Treasury Secretary Bessent testifies in House a day after refusing to say whether Trump gets immunity from IRS audits; Trial arguments close Friday for Gaza war protesters facing felony convictions for shutting Golden  gate Bridge; Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement as Israeli strike kills 4, UN peacekeeper killed in crossfire; Trump admin has separated dozens of children from immigrant parents despite federal judge's ruling, according to AP investigation; Kennedy Center erasing Trump references after judge rules them illegal The post House rejects Lebanon War Powers Act; Treasury Scty. Bessent testifies in House a day after refusing to say whether Trump gets immunity from IRS audits – June 4, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

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In this episode of Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill, Dr. Jill Carnahan sits down with Dr. Aaron Hartman to discuss the extraordinary story that transformed his medical career and changed his understanding of healing forever. After adopting their daughter Anna—who was born with severe neurological and developmental complications due to prenatal substance exposure—Dr. Hartman and his wife faced devastating predictions from the medical system. Refusing to accept hopelessness, they explored functional and integrative therapies that ultimately helped Anna exceed every expectation. Together, they explore the power of nutrition, epigenetics, cellular health, functional medicine, and parental intuition in overcoming complex chronic illness. This deeply inspiring episode highlights how hope, persistence, and root-cause medicine can transform lives.

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We challenge the way we talk about the Holy Spirit by reframing fire as God's confirmation rather than our performance or a Sunday-only moment. We leave with a clear responsibility to tend the flame through surrender, purity, and steady daily obedience. • The Holy Spirit brings the fire while we bring the sacrifice • The meaning of all flame as being consumed by God's presence • Leviticus 9 and why fire signals approval and confirmation • Recognising that not everything burning has God's approval • Asking what interference crowds out the flame • Trimming the wick as a picture of removing buildup and neglect • Choosing consistency over intensity through daily maintenance • Refusing to chase the effects of fire without responsibility • Pentecost as a mobile altar and an internalised temple life • Purity as wholeheartedness and removing competitors for his affection 

If you care about gun rights, the Second Amendment, constitutional carry, self-defense, Supreme Court rulings, Bruen, R-15s, Glock pistols, firearm ownership, government overreach, constitutional freedoms, and the future of American liberty, this episode is REQUIRED listening.

Episode Outline 1. The Pressure to Conform Nebuchadnezzar's golden statue The command to bow The pattern of culture: Conformity becomes normal Normal becomes celebrated Dissent becomes condemned Faithfulness becomes visible 2. Babylon's Strategy: Just Compromise a Little "You can worship your God, just worship ours too" Defining modern idols How compromise begins: Stay quiet Blend in Protect your image Keep the promotion Affirm the lie 3. The Power of an "Even If" Faith Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's response God is able... But even if He doesn't... The difference between: Transactional faith Biblical faith Trusting God beyond favorable outcomes 4. Obedience Turns Up the Heat The furnace heated seven times hotter Examples of modern-day furnaces: Standing alone at work Refusing gossip Sexual integrity Faithfulness in suffering Trusting God through unanswered prayer Will the fire drive you away or refine you? 5. The Fourth Man in the Fire Nebuchadnezzar sees four men Angel or pre-incarnate Christ? The central truth: God did not abandon them God was with them Jesus and Gethsemane: "Father, if possible..." "Nevertheless, Your will be done" 6. The Fire Burned What Bound Them They entered bound They walked free The fire touched: Their ropes The fire did not touch: Their bodies Their clothes Their witness God uses trials to transform us, not define us 7. Public Allegiance to the True King Babylon demanded public worship Baptism is our public declaration Faith eventually becomes visible A challenge to believers who have never been baptized Declaring before the world: "I belong to Jesus" "I will bow to only one King" Key Takeaway The greatest miracle in Daniel 3 wasn't surviving the fire—it was a faith that had already decided, before the fire ever came: "Even if God doesn't deliver me the way I want, I will not bow."

Her coworker asked her to buy a drink at a wedding and she refused. Is she the jerk?

Lords: Aubrey http://glowhno.com/ Avery Topics: Every day since 1981 Yuri Borisovich Norstein and his wife Francheska Yarbusova have worked on their masterpice--an animated adaptaion of Gogol's short story The Overcoat. They couple is now in their 80s and will most likely never complete their film. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Overcoat_(animated_film) Video game urban legends https://vimeo.com/91436410 https://saint-arthur.tumblr.com/post/146680746144/riding-immortal-on-the-seeking-road Bay Area Airport Naming Drama The Only Animal by Franz Wright https://april-is.tumblr.com/post/89794820/april-25-2008-the-only-animal-franz-wright Microtopics: Loving only the parts you don't hate. Finishing the whole pack of Red Vines because you refuse to let them defeat you. An album you haven't put on Spotify. You know. Those podcasts. The sort of thing we don't do around here. Holding up cue cards so the guests know what to say. Reading all 180,000 messages in the Frog Fractions 2 ARG solvers discord. The tech company you're applying to sending you all the Enron emails, saying "review these before the interview" Mysteries, Easter eggs, and rose-tinted glasses. Hedgehog in the Fog. Arduous animation processes. Working on an animated feature by yourself for over 40 years. Great Family Entertainment. A story about a guy who has everything he needs who dies while trying to buy an overcoat. A huge pack of Red Vines that you and your wife have been eating since 1981. Burning yourself out very quickly if you don't put guardrails in place. Perfectionists throwing away years of work because it's not good enough. DJs who still spin vinyl and other artists who choose to do things the hard way. Enveloping yourself in an emotion. Refusing to break character for the entire time you're making the Youtube documentary. Putting away art you're having a hard time with and coming back to it later. Everything that happened between the Sigil Master and Austin Walker. Losing track of whether art looks good. The fine line between pacing yourself and torturing yourself. The statue in the background of Frog Fractions that turns red when you're on Mars. Encouraging people to have whimsy. Space Knight Rom. Snagglepuss the 1950s playwright. Back when you could make up a video game rumor and not have it immediately debunked. GTA San Andreas urban legends. Windows Movie Maker transition screens. Gravitating towards the unknowable. Self-destructing music. Scarcity and unknowability. Buying an album from the record shop and perusing the indie record label catalog that comes with it. Searching for the 16th colossus. Forming a small community and feeling communal with them. Playing games with a group of friends like a book club. An MMO full of ARGy type stuff. Automatically grouping people into a puzzle solving community. Being paralyzed by the sheer amount of information that you don't know. What's going on with the iGlyphs? Finding evidence of the Jejune Institute on a telephone pole. Painstakingly making the 7th Frog Fractions game, 45 years from now. The history of Seeking Mr. Eaten's Name. Game secrets that can't be ruined by one jerk with a decompiler. Sleep No More. Getting pulled into a secret compartment during an interactive play. Multi-city zombie larps. The Oakland Airport renaming themselves to the San Francisco Bay International Airport and then later the lawsuit becoming the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport. Bay Area topology. San Francisco and South San Francisco. The Unincorporated Area of San Mateo County International Airport, or UAOSMCIA. American cities named after European cities. The Bass Pro Shop Pyramid in Memphis, TN. Filling a 32-story disco pyramid with sports equipment. Fry's Electronics. Another episode of Topic Lords where we read from Wikipedia. A huge empty building with paintings of Mayan gods holding torches that used to be an electronics store. One more way in which people forget about San Diego. The only animal that brushes its own teeth A monkey wearing a spacesuit trying to smoke a cigarette through the face shield. The only animal that smokes cigarettes. (Todd, who works down at the warehouse.) Meeting your estranged dad when at the awards show when you're both up for the same Pulitzer. Whether that fuckin' awesome monkey is a Bored Ape. Whether Google Image Search is making up images yet. That time Ryan North and his dog got stuck in an empty swimming pool and turned it into an interactive text adventure. By the time you've smelt it, they have dealt it. Topics are over!

In this episode of the Pain Pill Podcast, Ghost-D explores practical ways people can respond to racism without allowing it to control their lives. Rather than focusing on anger, this discussion centers on strategy, awareness, self-improvement, economic empowerment, and taking advantage of every opportunity available.Topics discussed include:Going to the Source – Learning how to gather information directly rather than relying on rumors, assumptions, or secondhand opinions.Being Prepared for Mistreatment – The importance of documenting workplace issues, recording incidents when legal and appropriate, preserving evidence, and immediately filing professional complaints when children or vulnerable people are mistreated in schools or institutions.Refusing to Be Emotionally Controlled – Ignoring racist behavior that is designed only to provoke a reaction while recognizing when a situation becomes genuinely harmful and requires action. Knowing when to leave toxic environments and avoid supporting openly racist businesses.Economic Empowerment Through Community Spending – Exploring ways to circulate money within non-white communities through local businesses, direct transactions, neighborhood services, and community-based economic relationships.Taking Full Advantage of Being American – Understanding and utilizing available benefits, citizenship rights, travel opportunities, educational resources, and financial programs that can improve quality of life.Understanding the Black Side of the Chessboard – Learning from successful strategies used by others, understanding the realities of the game being played, and maximizing opportunities in education, business, and career paths that can create life-changing results.Breaking Stereotypes – Rejecting limiting expectations and recognizing that many systems rely on people following predictable patterns. Standing apart from those expectations can create opportunities for advancement.Not Hating White People for Being White – Discussing why hatred is often wasted energy, the value of remaining professional and polite, and avoiding becoming the same type of mistreater you oppose.Standing Up Against Mistreatment – Supporting people who are being treated unfairly whenever it is safe to do so, regardless of who is responsible or who is being targeted.Accepting Genuine Help Without Guilt – Examining how to respectfully and gratefully accept opportunities, assistance, mentorship, or support when it is offered, without feeling ashamed or obligated.This episode is not about victimhood. It's about awareness, strategy, discipline, and making the best decisions possible in a world that isn't always fair.Pain Pill PodcastHosted by Ghost-DReal Talk. Raw Truth. No Filter.

Kelechi Okafor joins Mike Omoniyi on The Common Sense Podcast for an honest conversation about doubt, identity and why she refuses to be worshipped.We get into her path from high-achieving air cadet to writer and podcaster, the "beautifully chaotic" childhood that shaped her, faith without certainty, the case against the monarchy, the adultification of Black children in schools, regional inequality across Liverpool and Manchester, and why she would rather buy a kid a school uniform than run for Mayor of London.A conversation about holding two truths at once in a culture that rewards picking a side.

Why are you not a Christian? We think first of the gracious invitation to the kingdom, the feast of fellowship with God in Christ Jesus, the readiness of our Lord to receive guests. Then we look at the tragic excuses that are so often and so easily made, by us as much as by others. Then we have to press the question home, as we consider the person who invites us, what is at stake, and the uncertainty of further opportunity to come.

It's Mailbag Friday! You've got questions, we've got answers. Segment 1 • James asks for advice on repairing his relationships with his children. • Anonymous wonders if casual swearing reveals a deeper heart issue — or even a lack of desire to honor Christ. Segment 2 • Jeff asks: “When is it finally appropriate to draw hard boundaries with unbelievers?” • Anonymous wrestles with a difficult medical question: Is refusing chemotherapy an act of faith… or presumption? • Glen asks how Christians can tell whether a Bible verse applies directly to believers today without ripping it out of context. Segment 3 • Laramie admits that the thought of living forever sometimes feels overwhelming — is that fear normal for Christians? • Jonathan asks how pastors should faithfully preach through massive Old Testament books without losing their congregation. • Would spending an entire year preaching through Psalms or Isaiah actually be wise? Segment 4 • Megan asks whether Christians really have guardian angels — or if that idea comes more from tradition than Scripture. • Jess wonders if dreams that seem prophetic are truly from God or something else entirely. • Jeff questions whether believers calling each other “queen,” “king,” and “prince” reflects Christian identity… or worldly thinking. • Anonymous asks why marriage is often emphasized more than full-time ministry when both are high callings. • Alan wrestles with a sobering question during Pride Month: Is pride the root beneath every other sin? ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

Chris Mack argues that the MLB Players Association is acting in bad faith by rejecting a proposal that balances a salary cap with a significant payroll floor. He also criticizes the NBA's restructured draft lottery for rewarding mediocre teams instead of truly addressing tanking issues.

Timestamps : 00:21 — Cancer is no longer just an old person's disease 01:40 — Introducing Dr. Jenn Simmons 02:48 — Why she left conventional surgery 03:03 — Her own cancer diagnosis & questioning conventional treatment 04:25 — Refusing treatment & following her inner voice 07:22 — Discovering functional medicine & Dr. Mark Hyman 08:32 — The tumor is the symptom, not the problem 09:52 — From surgeon to mission: helping millions 14:15 — How food, stress, sleep & toxins drive cancer 14:47 — Why kids are getting cancer earlier 15:32 — Blood sugar, insulin & breast cancer link 21:56 — #1: Eat a whole food diet 23:31 — #2: Move your body — sitting is the new smoking 24:04 — #3: Sunlight, nature & circadian rhythm 25:19 — Get morning sunlight within 5 minutes of waking 27:08 — Love & connection as medicine 30:01 — Episode recap Cancer is no longer just an old person's disease — and today's kids are growing up in a world that's making them more vulnerable than ever. In this powerful episode of The Holistic Kids Show, Zane, Abdullah, and Kasim sit down with Dr. Jenn Simmons, MD — functional oncologist, bestselling author, Philadelphia's first fellowship-trained breast surgeon, and founder of Real Health MD — for an eye-opening conversation about cancer prevention, root causes, and how families can take back control of their health. Dr. Jenn shares her remarkable personal journey: how a cancer diagnosis of her own led her to walk away from a 20-year surgical career, seek answers beyond conventional medicine, and discover that the tumor is never the real problem — it's a symptom of deeper metabolic and lifestyle imbalances. In this episode, you'll learn: Why cancer rates are rising in younger and younger people How metabolic health (blood sugar, insulin, weight) directly fuels breast cancer risk The dangerous ingredients hiding in everyday processed foods — and why your body doesn't know what to do with them Why sunlight, movement, and sleep are non-negotiable for long-term health The 3 most powerful things any family can start doing TODAY to lower cancer risk How conventional cancer care misses the root cause — and what functional oncology does differently   Dr. Jenn's top 3 takeaways for kids and families:  Eat whole, real food — if it has more than a few ingredients you can't pronounce, leave it on the shelf Move your body throughout the day and get outside in nature Prioritize sunlight, sleep, and human connection — they are medicine Whether cancer has touched your family or you simply want to build a healthier future, this episode is packed with practical wisdom every kid and parent needs to hear. Connect with Dr. Jenn Simmons: Book: The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer (Amazon) Podcast: Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn Website: jennsimmonsmd.com Imaging Centers: Perfection Imaging Social: @DrJennSimmons   --- Learn more about Dr. Madiha Saeed at https://holisticmommd.com, or follow her on social media @HolisticMomMD

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:02:10] Trump Suppressed His Own Poll Showing 73% Oppose Childhood Vaccine Mandates and 90% Distrust Pharma The Daily Caller obtained the secret October Fabrizio poll; a month later the White House commissioned a second poll with reframed questions that dropped opposition from 73% to 22% — justifying RFK's pivot. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:10:30] RFK Jr. Said His Mission Is to Restore Trust in These Institutions — Not to Expose Them When the secret poll confirmed the public already distrusted pharma, it was buried, and the three FDA officials who wanted stronger clinical trials were squeezed out. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:18:00] White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Lobbied for Pharmaceutical Companies Before Taking the Job The HHS counselor championed Trump Rx — a government website to sell drugs direct to consumers — and an executive order to study psychedelics: Knight calls it 'have some LSD and forget about all this stuff.' ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:27:00] Tony Arterburn: Iran War Energy Uncertainty Is Keeping Gold Below $5,000 — the Fundamentals Have Not Changed Countries that were stacking gold are now liquidating to cover energy costs, but central banks globally are still buying at record pace and the dollar will have significantly less purchasing power in two years. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:40:00] Russia Is Selling Gold Despite Being a Net Exporter of Energy — War Costs Money Even When You Have Oil Arterburn: the Iran war is destruction of production capacity, not temporary disruption — it bleeds into everyone's purchasing power regardless of whether you produce oil. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:52:00] De-Dollarization Is Real — Dollar Usage in Global Transactions Fell From 56% to 41% Since the Ukraine Invasion The petrodollar agreement lapsed in June 2024; 80% of all US paper currency is held outside the continental US, and Trump is making enemies of the people holding it. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:03:00] The Kevin Warsh Nomination Is Being Read as a Hit Job on Precious Metals — Arterburn: It's Laughable De-dollarization is irreversible — the French got their gold back, the Germans are still fighting for it, and no Estée Lauder makeup changes the fundamentals driving gold higher. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:13:00] US Debt Was $1 Trillion in 1980 — Now We Add $1 Trillion Every 90 Days — We Are No Longer the Arsenal of Democracy Arterburn: in 1980 the US was the world's only intact manufacturing center — now we are a consumption nation, as Volcker himself told Congress. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:37:00] Pentagon Called Anthropic a 'Supply Chain Risk' for Refusing to Build Autonomous Weapons Knight: the institution that shut down the Strait of Hormuz is calling an AI company a supply chain risk — Hegseth's Pentagon has no ethical rules and wants AI to automate the killing of shipwrecked non-combatants. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:46:00] AI Is a Weapon Pointed at Us — Giving Government Power to Regulate It Hands It to the Worst Actor Reason: there's no easy solution because government is the most dangerous AI user — Knight: as a libertarian, I want regulation on government, and the Bill of Rights is exactly that kind of regulation. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

──────────────────────────────────────── [00:02:10] Trump Suppressed His Own Poll Showing 73% Oppose Childhood Vaccine Mandates and 90% Distrust Pharma The Daily Caller obtained the secret October Fabrizio poll; a month later the White House commissioned a second poll with reframed questions that dropped opposition from 73% to 22% — justifying RFK's pivot. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:10:30] RFK Jr. Said His Mission Is to Restore Trust in These Institutions — Not to Expose Them When the secret poll confirmed the public already distrusted pharma, it was buried, and the three FDA officials who wanted stronger clinical trials were squeezed out. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:18:00] White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Lobbied for Pharmaceutical Companies Before Taking the Job The HHS counselor championed Trump Rx — a government website to sell drugs direct to consumers — and an executive order to study psychedelics: Knight calls it 'have some LSD and forget about all this stuff.' ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:27:00] Tony Arterburn: Iran War Energy Uncertainty Is Keeping Gold Below $5,000 — the Fundamentals Have Not Changed Countries that were stacking gold are now liquidating to cover energy costs, but central banks globally are still buying at record pace and the dollar will have significantly less purchasing power in two years. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:40:00] Russia Is Selling Gold Despite Being a Net Exporter of Energy — War Costs Money Even When You Have Oil Arterburn: the Iran war is destruction of production capacity, not temporary disruption — it bleeds into everyone's purchasing power regardless of whether you produce oil. ──────────────────────────────────────── [00:52:00] De-Dollarization Is Real — Dollar Usage in Global Transactions Fell From 56% to 41% Since the Ukraine Invasion The petrodollar agreement lapsed in June 2024; 80% of all US paper currency is held outside the continental US, and Trump is making enemies of the people holding it. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:03:00] The Kevin Warsh Nomination Is Being Read as a Hit Job on Precious Metals — Arterburn: It's Laughable De-dollarization is irreversible — the French got their gold back, the Germans are still fighting for it, and no Estée Lauder makeup changes the fundamentals driving gold higher. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:13:00] US Debt Was $1 Trillion in 1980 — Now We Add $1 Trillion Every 90 Days — We Are No Longer the Arsenal of Democracy Arterburn: in 1980 the US was the world's only intact manufacturing center — now we are a consumption nation, as Volcker himself told Congress. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:37:00] Pentagon Called Anthropic a 'Supply Chain Risk' for Refusing to Build Autonomous Weapons Knight: the institution that shut down the Strait of Hormuz is calling an AI company a supply chain risk — Hegseth's Pentagon has no ethical rules and wants AI to automate the killing of shipwrecked non-combatants. ──────────────────────────────────────── [01:46:00] AI Is a Weapon Pointed at Us — Giving Government Power to Regulate It Hands It to the Worst Actor Reason: there's no easy solution because government is the most dangerous AI user — Knight: as a libertarian, I want regulation on government, and the Bill of Rights is exactly that kind of regulation. ──────────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code “KNIGHT” For high quality made in America products go to HomeSteadProducts.shop and use promo code “Knight” for 10% off your purchases Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

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Rest in peace, Hondo. We love you. Refusing to Settle, Clark

Full Text of Readings Thursday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 350 The Saint of the day is Venerable Pierre Toussaint Venerable Pierre Toussaint's Story Born in modern-day Haiti and brought to New York City as a slave, Pierre Toussaint died a free man, a renowned hairdresser, and one of New York City's most well-known Catholics. Plantation owner Pierre Bérard made Toussaint a house slave and allowed his grandmother to teach her grandson how to read and write. In his early 20s, Pierre, his younger sister, his aunt, and two other house slaves accompanied their master's son to New York City because of political unrest at home. Apprenticed to a local hairdresser, Pierre learned the trade quickly and eventually worked very successfully in the homes of rich women in New York City. When his master died, Pierre Toussaint was determined to support himself, his master's widow, and the other house slaves. He was freed shortly before the widow's death in 1807. Four years later, he married Marie Rose Juliette, whose freedom he had purchased. They later adopted Euphémie, his orphaned niece. Both preceded Pierre in death. He attended daily Mass at St. Peter's Church on Barclay Street, the same parish that Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton had attended. Pierre Toussaint donated to various charities, generously assisting blacks and whites in need. He and his wife opened their home to orphans and educated them. The couple also nursed abandoned people who were suffering from yellow fever. Urged to retire and enjoy the wealth he had accumulated, Pierre responded, “I have enough for myself, but if I stop working I have not enough for others.” Pierre originally was buried outside St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, where he was once refused entrance because of his race. His sanctity and the popular devotion to him caused his body to be moved to the present location of St. Patrick's Cathedral on Fifth Avenue. Pierre Toussaint was declared Venerable in 1996. Reflection Pierre was internally free long before he was legally free. Refusing to become bitter, he daily chose to cooperate with God's grace, eventually becoming a compelling sign of God's wildly generous love.Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

In today's story, OP asks AITA for putting his foot down when his in-laws tried to use toilet jugs in the basement instead of walking upstairs to the toilet. What started as a short family visit spiralled into shock, disgust and a firm boundary about hygiene in OP's home - leaving tensions high and OP wondering if enforcing basic standards is going too far.0:00 Intro0:20 Story 12:41 Story 1 Comments / OP's Reply5:01 Story 27:20 Story 2 Comments10:10 Story 311:32 Story 3 Comments / OP's Reply13:03 Story 415:16 Story 4 Comments18:14 Story 521:06 Story 5 Comments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk about heat, irritability, anger, and why being physically uncomfortable can quietly erode our Stoic practice if we're not paying attention.First, an announcement: after years of being asked, I'm officially opening applications for 1:1 Stoic mentoring and life coaching. This is a six-month mentorship for people who are serious about applying Stoicism deeply and consistently in their lives. It includes weekly calls, structured curriculum, support between sessions, and a small accountability group. I explain who it's for, what's included, and how to apply.Apply for 1:1 mentoring here: https://tannerocampbell.com/applyThe core topic of the episode, though, is anger — specifically how heat and physical discomfort make anger far more likely.I draw heavily from Seneca's On Anger, where he describes anger as a kind of temporary madness: a passion that overrides reason, destroys judgment, and pushes people toward destructive choices they later regret. I connect this to modern psychological research showing that heat increases irritability, hostility, and aggression.The basic point is straightforward: when we're physically uncomfortable, our threshold for frustration lowers dramatically. Small provocations escalate faster. We become less patient, less reflective, and more likely to lash out.But rather than treating this as an excuse, I frame it as a call for preparation.A Stoic does not pretend the body doesn't matter. The Stoic prepares rationally for predictable challenges. If you know extreme heat affects your mood and judgment, then planning ahead becomes part of your moral responsibility.I walk through some practical examples from my own life living in the UK during a heatwave:Buying bags of ice in advance.Staying hydrated constantly.Having contingency plans for cooler environments.Saving for a long-term cooling solution.Refusing to indulge self-pity or dramatics about discomfort.The point is not “be tough.” The point is “be prepared.”I argue that failing to prepare for predictable discomfort is itself a failure of Stoic practice because it unnecessarily increases the risk that we'll act irrationally toward ourselves or others.The Sage would not ignore heat to prove toughness. The Sage would plan, prepare, adapt, and endure intelligently.That's the real lesson of the episode: Stoicism isn't about pretending external conditions don't affect us. It's about anticipating their effects and choosing wisely despite them.---Listening on Spotify? Leave a comment! Share your thoughts.---I am a public philosopher, it is my only job. I am enabled to do this job, in large part, thanks to support from my listeners and readers. You can support my work, keep it independent and online, at ⁠https://stoicismpod.com/members⁠---Subscribe to A Little Wiser, a newsletter which explores philosophy more broadly than Stoicism and publishes multiple times a week.

Today's video is our year Christmas Eve compilation video and todays first story the OP has a Fiancee who's REFUSING to sign a pre-nup after even though she has MASSIVE credit card debt.00:00:00 Intro00:00:36 Story 100:09:12 Story 200:15:29 Story 300:24:09 Story 400:34:40 Story 500:49:17 Story 601:02:29 Story 701:11:05 Story 801:21:23 Story 901:41:07 Story 1001:52:30 Story 1102:01:30 Story 1202:05:12 Story 1302:28:46 Story 1402:37:31 Story 1502:45:20 Story 1602:49:50 Story 1702:59:07 Story 1803:15:25 Story 1903:24:58 Story 20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spencer Irwin was just 30 years old when he vanished one Sunday morning in July 2024. Days later, his body was found in a way that raised questions – naked, alone and quickly dismissed by authorities. But their assumptions about Spencer were wrong. As his mother began asking questions, the answers she received only raised more red flags: no autopsy, missing belongings and a timeline full of gaps no one seemed interested in filling. When toxicology results came back, they didn't just complicate the story, they began to unravel it. Refusing to accept a conclusion that didn't add up, Spencer's mother launched her own investigation. What she uncovered was deeply unsettling. As new witnesses came forward and experts weighed in, one thing became clear — the case may have been written off too soon. The truth is buried somewhere, waiting to be uncovered. If you have any information regarding the mysterious death of Spencer Irwin, you can contact the Fresno Police Department directly at 559-621-7000 or anonymously through Valley Crime Stoppers by texting ‘VALLEY' to 738477.   Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit:  https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/mysterious-death-of-spencer-irwin/ Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/fanclub/ to view the current membership options and policies. Don't miss out on all things Crime Junkie! Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuck TikTok: @crimejunkiepodcast Facebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllc Crime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat.  Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawat Twitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawat TikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkie Facebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF   Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.