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Welcome to Day 2881 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom – The Bible as a Polemic: Confronting the Powers that Rebelled Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2881 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps!   I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2881 of our Trek.   The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Our current series of Theology Thursday lessons is written by theologian and teacher John Daniels. I have found that his lessons are short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who desire to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons can be found on his website   theologyinfive.com.   Today's lesson is titled:  The Bible as a Polemic: Confronting the Powers that Rebelled To modern readers shaped by pluralism and academic detachment, the confrontational tone of the Bible may seem abrasive. But this response overlooks what the Bible truly is. It is not a disinterested theological reflection. It is a weapon. It is a series of books forged in the heart of a spiritual and historical rebellion. Its message was not formed in a vacuum but in the aftermath of Babel and the divine treason of the bene elohim who had been placed over the nations. Understanding the polemical nature of the Bible begins by understanding the world it was written to confront. The first segment is: What Is a Polemic? And Why the ANE Was Full of Them A polemic is a targeted argument or critique meant to expose, undermine, or discredit a rival idea, practice, or system. Unlike a simple disagreement or neutral description, a polemic is written to confront. It deliberately challenges an existing claim and seeks to replace it. In the ancient world, polemics were often theological, political, and cultural all at once. The gods, kings, and cities of rival nations were not treated as irrelevant. They were treated as threats that had to be addressed. In the context of the Ancient Near East, polemics were deeply embedded in the stories nations told about themselves. Every origin story, temple hymn, or divine genealogy was not just a description of how things came to be. It was a claim of legitimacy. To say your god created the world or defeated the sea monster or chose your king was to declare supremacy over other peoples and their gods. It was to say, “Our story is the true one. Yours is a counterfeit.” For example, when Babylon claimed that Marduk created the world by killing the goddess Tiamat, it was not just promoting cosmology. It was justifying Babylon's imperial authority as the city of the supreme god. When Egypt said that Ma'at held the universe together through the Pharaoh's divine rulership, it was declaring that Egyptian order was the divine ideal, and everyone else lived in chaos. In such a world, writing something like Genesis 1 was not a quiet religious reflection. It was a direct challenge to every claim made by Egypt, Babylon, and Canaan. It was a polemic. And in the Bible, this polemical instinct is not occasional. It is foundational. Israel's Scriptures were not meant to fit within the theological frameworks of other nations. They were meant to shatter them. The second segment is: Babel and the Reordering of the World Genesis 11 describes a human rebellion that goes far deeper than building a tower. At Babel, humanity attempted to unify under its own authority and defy Yahweh's mandate to fill the earth. But the judgment that followed did more than scatter languages. According to Deuteronomy 32, verses eight and nine, when Yahweh divided the nations, He appointed the bene elohim, divine sons of God, to oversee them. Only Israel would remain His direct possession. The nations were not abandoned without guidance. But over time, the spiritual beings given authority over them failed in their stewardship. They began to crave worship and corrupted the justice they were meant to uphold. Psalm 82 records Yahweh standing in judgment over these divine rulers, declaring that they would fall like mortals. This cosmic judgment sets the stage for the mission of Israel and the tone of Scripture itself. The third segment is: Israel: The Counter-Nation Unlike the nations that inherited rebellious rulers, Israel was created from scratch. Yahweh did not reform an existing people. He called Abram from among the disinherited nations and made a new people who would be His portion. Israel was not simply chosen for privilege but created for purpose. As stated in Exodus 19 verse six, they were to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. This priestly identity means Israel's role was inherently polemical. Their laws, festivals, temples, and scriptures were not private religious expressions. They were public declarations that the gods of the nations were false, the powers behind them were corrupt, and that Yahweh alone was Most High over all the earth. The Bible, as the written witness of Israel's calling, reflects this purpose. The Fourth Segment is: Polemics in the Biblical Texts The polemical nature of the Bible is woven deeply into its stories, laws, songs, and prophecies. These are not culturally isolated documents. They are intentional confrontations with the dominant worldviews shaped by the fallen gods of the nations. The Fifth segment is: Creation and the Flood Genesis one is not merely an account of beginnings. It is a direct response to Mesopotamian creation myths such as Enuma Elish, which portray creation as the result of divine violence and chaos. In contrast, the biblical God creates through speech, with order and intention. There is no struggle, no divine bloodshed, no pantheon. It is a declaration that the gods of Babylon are not creators but pretenders. Likewise, the flood account in Genesis six through nine subverts the flood stories of the surrounding cultures. In the Epic of Gilgamesh, the gods send the flood in terror and regret it. In the Bible, the flood is just, purposeful, and moral. It is a surgical judgment on a world corrupted by human violence and divine rebellion, not the panicked act of unstable deities. The sixth segment is: Conquest and the Defeat of the Gods When Israel enters the land of Canaan, the conquest is not simply a political campaign. It is a cosmic battle against the corrupted spiritual rulers of the land. The defeat of Pharaoh in Egypt is explicitly described as Yahweh executing judgment on the gods of Egypt. The plagues are not random punishments but targeted humiliations of Egypt's divine protectors. Jericho's fall, the silencing of Baal on Mount Carmel, the defeat of Dagon before the Ark in 1 Samuel 5, and the crushing of Leviathan imagery in the Psalms all follow the same pattern. The text is not just reporting history. It is declaring war on the false gods and the unseen rulers who manipulated the nations into darkness. The seventh Segment is: Psalms and Prophets as Weapons The Psalms, often viewed only as worship poetry, are filled with divine council imagery and subversion of Canaanite theology. Psalm 29, for instance, uses storm language that sounds like a Baal hymn but places Yahweh as the one who rides the storm and subdues the waters. In Ugaritic myth, Baal defeats Yam to earn his throne. In the Bible, Yahweh sits enthroned above the flood before it ever lifts its head. The prophets likewise deliver blistering critiques of the nations and their gods. Isaiah 19 declares judgment not just on Egypt but on its idols, priests, and necromancers. Ezekiel 28 mocks the divine claims of the Prince of Tyre, unmasking him as a fallen being in Eden. These are not veiled jabs. They are open condemnations of spiritual rebellion embedded in political empires. The Eighth segment is: The New Testament: The War Reaches Its Climax By the time of Christ, the powers of the nations had not been dethroned. The world remained under their sway. Jesus refers to Satan as the ruler of this world and frames His ministry as a battle to bind the strong man and plunder his house. Every healing, exorcism, and storm-calming miracle is a polemic in action. Jesus is not just showing compassion. He is confronting the gods. The cross itself is the ultimate polemic. It appears to be a defeat but is actually a triumph. As Paul writes in Colossians 2:15, Christ disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame. This is courtroom and battlefield language. The spiritual powers that once ruled unchallenged were publicly exposed as weak, condemned, and temporary. The apostles carry this mission forward. Paul sees the preaching of the gospel as a cosmic declaration to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms. The church is not merely a new religious community. It is the living proof that

In this episode, you can learn:• Why the first and last Beatitudes may reveal a hidden psychology of transformation• How humility becomes the gateway to self-awareness, and self-acceptance becomes the foundation for lasting change• Why emotional honesty, rather than avoidance, is essential for growth• How comfort, validation, and control can block psychological development• The surprising connections between the Beatitudes, Carl Rogers, Jung, neuroscience, and the process of becoming who you areThe Beatitudes are often read as moral teachings, but what if they also describe a psychology of transformation?In this episode, we explore the possibility that the first and last Beatitudes form a complete arc of change: from humility and self-awareness to self-respect and self-acceptance. Along the way, we connect the Beatitudes to Jungian psychology, Carl Rogers, predictive processing, neuroscience, and the human tendency to avoid what is most difficult to see within ourselves. Rather than a list of virtues, the Beatitudes emerge as a progression—one that reorganizes identity, transforms desire, and ultimately changes how we relate to ourselves, others, and reality itself.Part 6 (and link to 1-5) https://youtu.be/cwSOiuskFKo?si=qGtCl7aX-xRM6zyIPart 6 WBS https://youtu.be/cwSOiuskFKo?si=qGtCl7aX-xRM6zyIPart 7 WBS https://youtu.be/KbuiXmwdKeAInternal Calculators part 1 https://youtu.be/uKa3wzpRoxQ?si=57tk2tO14VNVdzcpInternal Calculators part 2 https://youtu.be/5lsQIJUPgQ4Elevate How You Navigate with Len & a free call https://elevatehowyounavigate.comMAYU Water, use "autism" for 10% off at https://mayuwater.comDaylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $50 off at https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autismDaylight Kids (!!!) https://kids.daylightcomputer.com/autism ‪Chroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discount at https://getchroma.co/?ref=autism00:00 Elevate How You Navigate, MAYU Water, Daylight Computer & Daylight Kids, Chroma Light Devices05:18 Can the Self Be Transformed?; Reordering the Self12:27 First Beatitude: Poor in Spirit; Humility & Openness17:37 Second Beatitude: Mourning; Emotional Honesty & Integration20:32 Third Beatitude: Meekness; Strength Under Control24:00 Fourth Beatitude: Hunger & Thirst for Righteousness; Reordering Desire28:32 Fifth Beatitude: Mercy; Judgment, Compassion & Humanity30:55 Sixth Beatitude: Pure in Heart; Integrity & Congruence33:58 Seventh Beatitude: Peacemakers; Strength Beyond Control35:58 Eighth Beatitude: Persecuted for Righteousness; Self-Respect & Alignment38:42 The Psychology of Transformation; Final Synthesis41:23 Closing Reflections

How does an independent pizza brand with zero initial restaurant experience scale to seven — and soon nine — locations while going head-to-head with venture-backed national chains?In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, sits down with Enga Stanfield, co-owner of Texas-based Mattenga's Pizzeria, to uncover the tech stack driving their massive success. Stanfield shared how shifting from a grueling, hands-on survival mode to a tech-forward strategy completely changed the game, specifically highlighting their tech partnership with Owner.com.Discover how automated SEO, frictionless custom-branded apps featuring 8-second reordering and rapid text-based customer feedback loops helped Mattenga's capture passive local sales and maintain a steady 10% to 15% growth rate — proving that independent operators don't just have to survive against the big chains, they can out-innovate them.Stanfield said her favorite part of Owner.com is the reviews segment of the software. "Those reviews and those rankings, those are forever," she said. Her team responds to negative reviews quickly, but all of her restaurants have a 4.5 ranking or better.To learn more about how Owner.com is aiding restaurants compete in today's market listen to the podcast in its entirety.

Dave Lomas teaches from Romans 1:1-7 on the implications of Jesus' resurrection and what it means for our understanding of the gospel and person of Jesus. Slides available at https://bit.ly/4ugEwk4

Conclusion The Soul Reordered for Joy At the beginning of this journey, we said that the Beatitudes are not moral ideals but descriptions of a Continue reading The post The Beatitudes: The Reordering of the Soul A Thomistic Formation through Lent to Easter Eps X appeared first on Fides et Ratio | Reflections on life from a theological and rational perspective.

IX. Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted for Righteousness' Sake Fortitude and Joy Under Trial Beatitude Text “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' Continue reading The post The Beatitudes: The Reordering of the Soul A Thomistic Formation through Lent to Easter Eps IX appeared first on Fides et Ratio | Reflections on life from a theological and rational perspective.

VIII. Blessed Are the Peacemakers Order Restored Within and Without Beatitude Text “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew Continue reading The post The Beatitudes: The Reordering of the Soul A Thomistic Formation through Lent to Easter Eps VIII appeared first on Fides et Ratio | Reflections on life from a theological and rational perspective.

VII. Blessed Are the Pure in Heart Interior Unity and the Vision of God Beatitude Text “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall Continue reading The post The Beatitudes: The Reordering of the Soul A Thomistic Formation through Lent to Easter Eps VII appeared first on Fides et Ratio | Reflections on life from a theological and rational perspective.

VI. Blessed Are the Merciful Charity in Action Beatitude Text “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” Matthew 5:7 Aquinas: Virtue and Gift Continue reading The post The Beatitudes: The Reordering of the Soul A Thomistic Formation through Lent to Easter Eps VI appeared first on Fides et Ratio | Reflections on life from a theological and rational perspective.

Global Reordering is underway, and this episode breaks down what Trump understands that much of the political class, media, and foreign policy establishment still refuses to see. From Iran and China to energy, socialism, education, and AI, this conversation connects the dots shaping America's future.  In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with Dr. Mark Young, host of Blunt Force Truth and author of The 27 Unbreakable Rules, for a wide-ranging conversation on global reordering, the Iran conflict, and the deeper forces reshaping America and the world. The discussion explores how Trump views power, deterrence, China, and the Middle East differently, while also tying foreign policy to America's domestic decline in education, critical thinking, and economic culture.  What You'll Learn Why the Iran conflict is about far more than one country and could reshape the global balance of power  How Trump's worldview on energy, trade, and geopolitical leverage differs from the bipartisan foreign policy establishment  Why socialism, entitlement culture, and institutional decay are weakening America from within  How the collapse in critical thinking and civic knowledge is affecting higher education and the country at large  Why AI could devastate entry-level professional jobs and what that means for the next generation entering the workforce 

V. Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness Desire Rightly Ordered Beatitude Text “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for Continue reading The post The Beatitudes: The Reordering of the Soul A Thomistic Formation through Lent to Easter Eps V appeared first on Fides et Ratio | Reflections on life from a theological and rational perspective.

II. Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit Humility and Dependence Beatitude Text “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Continue reading The post The Beatitudes: The Reordering of the Soul A Thomistic Formation through Lent to Easter Eps II appeared first on Fides et Ratio | Reflections on life from a theological and rational perspective.

Why the Beatitudes, Why Lent (8 minutes total goal) Isolated membership [https://www.christianmothers.org/christian-mother-store/p/isolated-membership-for-christian-mothers-1?srsltid=AfmBOorXpRt42D7jnEhxQW4IDX-J291weZwjUQnhtqv35Cvu3g_QtW86] Opening Thesis The Beatitudes are not moral ideals but descriptions of a rightly Continue reading The post The Beatitudes and the Reordering of the Soul A Thomistic Formation through Lent to Easter Eps I appeared first on Fides et Ratio | Reflections on life from a theological and rational perspective.

Over the past year, Europe–India relations have entered a markedly upbeat phase. What was once a diffuse partnership—long on rhetoric, short on strategy—now looks far more purposeful. From the announcement on a long-delayed EU-India Free Trade Agreement to expanding cooperation on security, technology, and migration, Europe and India appear to be—finally—converging around a shared strategic logic.To unpack what's driving this convergence—and where its limits lie—Milan is joined on the show this week by Garima Mohan. Garima is a senior fellow in the Indo-Pacific program at the German Marshall Fund based in Brussels. In this capacity, she leads GMF's work on India and serves as convenor of the India Trilateral Forum. Her research focuses on Europe-India ties, EU foreign policy in Asia, and security in the Indo-Pacific. She's also the author of a new GMF report titled, “A Long Time Coming: Europe and India have discovered a strategic partnership,” published in January 2026.Milan and Garima discuss the geopolitical drivers that are bringing the EU and India closer together, Europe's views on the limits to India's potential, and the key takeaways from the EU-India FTA. Plus, the two discuss how Russia might derail Indo-European security cooperation and the urgent need for Europe to invest in India expertise.Episode notes:1.     “Europe's long-awaited free-trade deal with India,” The Economist, January 25, 2026.2.     Garima Mohan, “As Trump takes Office, Planets Align for the EU and India,” India's World, March 6, 2025.3.     “Can Europe be India's Plan B? (with James Crabtree),” Grand Tamasha, September 17, 2025.4.     “India and the Reordering of Transatlantic Relations (with Tara Varma),” Grand Tamasha, March 11, 2025.5.     “Mr. Modi Goes to Europe (with Garima Mohan),” Grand Tamasha, May 11, 2022.

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In Matthew 19, a rich young ruler runs to Jesus with a question that sounds spiritual: “What good thing must I do to gain eternal life?” But Jesus slows the moment down and reframes the whole conversation. This isn't mainly a story about money. It's a story about goodness, obedience, perfection, and life—and what happens when our loves get out of order. Jesus exposes how easy it is to treat faith like a transaction, to mistake outward obedience for a whole heart, and to chase “good” things while missing the One who is truly good. In a world full of competing goods, we're invited to ask the deeper questions: What has my heart? What competes with God for my devotion? And what habits are curating my love toward Jesus?

Geopower, Energy Realpolitik with Todd Royal – Rubio's address signaled that American foreign policy is being recalibrated around physical reality. Nations rise and fall based on production capacity, military strength, industrial depth, technological leadership—and above all, reliable energy. Energy is not an environmental accessory; it is the master resource that determines economic vitality and...

In this episode, Megan Colford shares her life story, from her early aspirations and career success to her profound health journey and transition into motherhood. She reflects on navigating political identities, faith, and the joys and challenges of balancing family life with purpose and grace.Key TopicsMegan's perspective on political moderation and the importance of engaging respectfully with opposing viewsThe impact of cultural and faith-based identities on political and social beliefsPersonal health journey: battling aplastic anemia and the resilience required during treatment and recoveryThe transformative decision to leave a successful career and embrace full-time motherhoodExploring the dynamics of household management, roles, and sharing responsibilities within marriageParenting philosophy around shielding children from complex issues while fostering love and respectFinding gratitude and maintaining joy amidst serious illness and life challengesPractical strategies for mental outlook: focusing on controllable factors, gratitude rituals, and perspective shiftsThe unique challenges and rewards of the stay-at-home mom journey from a high-achieving backgroundCooperation and trust in marriage to balance household and parenting duties effectivelyFind exclusive content on Locals as a paid or unpaid supporter:https://seekingexcellence.locals.com/.

by Brooks Simpson | From the Series: Walking with Jesus | Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24 | Download Audio

by Brooks Simpson | From the Series: Walking with Jesus | Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24 | Download Audio

Most physicians are trained to manage what's in front of them.What we're rarely taught is how to step far enough back to ask whether the direction itself still makes sense.In this January Reset re-air, I'm bringing back my conversation with Dr. Neal Douglas, a family medicine physician at Heritage Family Medicine in Hood River, Oregon.Dr. Douglas shares openly about building a successful career that slowly drifted out of alignment with his life, his family, and his values. His story isn't about optimizing productivity — it's about reordering priorities and designing a practice that supports the life he wants to be present for.You'll hear how creating a clear priority list reshaped not just his work, but his sense of fulfillment and sustainability as a physician. This episode pairs especially well with the January worksheet reflections on career direction, energy, and long-term alignment.If you've been asking yourself whether your current path still fits, this conversation offers perspective without pressure.January Reset Invitation Download the free January worksheet, Is DPC Right for You?, and use it to name where you are on the ladder — burnout, curiosity, relief, or alignment.Get the FREE workbook to go along with our January RESET series HERE. Learn how Zion HealthShare can pair with DPC to protect patients and physicians without returning to traditional insurance. Read more in the Toolkit, our DPC magazine, today.  If hiring feels like one of the most intimidating parts of growing your DPC practice, read the Winter issue of The Toolkit, our DPC Magazine that includes an educational, step-by-step hiring guide from the Cooperative of American Physicians designed to replace guesswork with clarity. What do you want MORE of in your practice this year? Download the January worksheet HERE for free today! Leave Maryal a voicemail @ https://mydpcstory.com/contactSupport the showGET your FREE MONTHLY BUSINESS TOOL DOWNLOAD Become A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke with POLITICO's Dasha Burns at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in our first episode of 2026. The two spoke just after President Trump's speech that riled U.S. allies. Burns and Bessent spoke on tariffs, Greenland, America's changing role in the global economy and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send us a textThe start of a new year often comes with pressure: new goals, new systems, new ideas, and a long list of things people think they should be doing. But more often than not, that approach creates chaos instead of clarity.In this episode, we talk about how to kick off a new year in your business without overcomplicating it. We break down why adding more isn't usually the answer, why pausing to assess matters more than rushing forward, and how clarity, simplicity, and focus create real momentum.We also discuss education, leadership, systems, and why so many businesses stay stuck repeating the same problems year after year. From writing things down instead of keeping them in your head, to choosing one problem to solve instead of ten, this episode is about building a stronger foundation before you try to build anything new.If you're entering the year feeling motivated but overwhelmed, this conversation will help you slow down, refocus, and move forward with intention, one step at a time.Key TakeawaysThe new year doesn't require more ideas — it requires clarity.Education, leadership, and systems should serve the people they impact.Simplicity is harder than complexity — and far more effective.Keeping things “in your head” guarantees confusion for your team.Written systems reduce repeated questions and owner burnout.Solving one problem well is better than touching ten problems poorly.Real change takes time, testing, and patience.Promises to your team only matter if they're delivered.Busy work creates noise; focused work creates progress.You don't need a full reset — you need a clear next step.Time Stamps00:00 — Welcome + first episode of 2026 01:00 — New year pressure and doing too much too fast 02:00 — Jen's opening take: education should serve others, not ego 04:00 — Todd's opening take: simplicity beats overwhelm in education 06:00 — Why “dazzling” people doesn't equal teaching 08:00 — Foundations matter more than advanced techniques 09:30 — Adding more vs assessing what already exists 11:00 — Getting ideas out of your head and onto paper 12:30 — Mission statements, SOPs, and clarity for teams 14:30 — Why teams get confused when systems aren't written 16:30 — Staff asking peers instead of owners (and why it happens) 18:00 — Choosing one problem to solve first 19:30 — Why slow progress is still progress 21:00 — How long real change actually takes 23:00 — What Hello Hair focused on last year 25:00 — Promises vs delivery and owner accountability 27:00 — Reordering priorities as the year unfolds 29:00 — Noise, trends, and low-impact decisions 31:00 — Why busy doesn't mean productive 33:00 — What actually grows a business 34:30 — One system, one number, one relationship 36:00 — Final thoughts: simplify, focus, and move intentionallyLinks and Stuff:Our Newsletter Mentoring InquiriesFind more of our things:InstagramHello Hair Pro Website

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Amid the sparkle and struggle of the season, we turn our hearts back to the reason we celebrate. By looking at the Magi's journey of worship, we uncover our own purpose and the only hope that never disappoints.

India and the United Kingdom have spent decades trying to define their post-colonial relationship—part partnership, part rivalry, and often, part courtship. Today, that relationship is being recast amid trade talks, tech cooperation, and geopolitical shifts. The two sides recently signed a landmark trade agreement and officials in London and New Delhi are sounding a new tone of optimism about what the two countries might do together— especially in a post-American world. To talk more about the new era in ties between the UK and India, Milan is joined on the podcast this week by Avinash Paliwal. Avinash is a Reader in International Relations at SOAS University of London. He is the author of two books, My Enemy's Enemy – India in Afghanistan from the Soviet Invasion to the US Withdrawal and India's Near East – A New History. In 2024-25, he was seconded to the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office where he covered ‘India and South Asia'.  Milan and Avinash discuss the troubled history between the two powers, the transformation of the relationship in recent years, and their emerging trade and technology links. Plus, the two discuss the Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom, frictions around Russia and Pakistan, and the impact of rising nativism in the UK.Listen on YouTube here.Episode notes:1.  Avinash Paliwal, “India's bilateral diplomacy: A quiet rehaul of India-UK relations,” Grand Tamasha, November 5, 2025.2. “The Past, Present, and Future of India's Near East (with Avinash Paliwal),” Grand Tamasha, November 20, 2024.3. “What the Taliban Takeover Means for India (with Avinash Paliwal),” Grand Tamasha, September 15, 2021.4. “Can Europe be India's Plan B? (with James Crabtree),” Grand Tamasha, September 17, 2025.5. “India and the Reordering of Transatlantic Relations (with Tara Varma),” Grand Tamasha, March 11, 2025.

Indigenous communities are often invited to participate in the conversation about access to their sacred sites but rarely do their interests prevail. Time and again, their input is received and yet made subordinate to competing interests from corporate powers, scientific pursuits, and even recreation.  Michalyn Steele joins Lindsay Langholz to discuss how the law could be changed to reorder existing values and give greater weight to Indigenous interests in sacred sites.Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.orgHost: Lindsay Langholz, Senior Director of Policy and ProgramGuest: Michalyn Steele, Marion G. Romney Professor of Law, BYU LawLink: The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act as a Model of Cultural Sovereignty for Protecting Indigenous Sacred Sites, by Michalyn SteeleLink: Rethinking Protections For Indigenous Sacred Sites, by Stephanie Hall Barclay and Michalyn Steele Link:  Indigenous Resilience, by Michalyn SteeleLink: Supreme Court spurns Native American religious claim over copper mine on sacred land, by Lawrence HurleyLink: Native American Rights FundVisit the Podcast Website: Broken Law Podcast Email the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.org Follow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Bluesky | LinkedIn | YouTube -----------------Broken Law: About the law, who it serves, and who it doesn't.----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of American Constitution Society 2025.

Send us a textWhat would your day look like if you turned it into a pie chart—God, marriage, kids, work, phone, sports, hobbies—and had to explain the slices out loud? We start with that honest audit and move into practical shifts you can make today: five minutes of Scripture, a short prayer, and a tangible act that tells your spouse they matter in the way they feel it. This isn't about guilt; it's about taking back your time with a clear, doable next step.From there, we sit with 1 Peter's bracing clarity on marriage and witness. Wives are called to a quiet strength rooted in hope, husbands to understanding leadership and real honor toward their wives as co-heirs of grace. We widen the lens to a public faith: live as sojourners, resist desires that corrode the soul, respect authority without surrendering conscience, and let honorable conduct speak when words fail. Psalm 119 steadies that path with a promise—God's Word revives, comforts, and anchors us in a living hope secured by the resurrection of Christ.We also pause to remember First Lieutenant Arnold B. Bjorklund and the courage that opened a path for his men under relentless fire. His Medal of Honor story reframes our heroes and our gratitude. Finally, we confront a dangerous idea hollowing out justice: if words lose meaning and crime loses consequence, internal justice—the core duty of government—collapses. Our response is not outrage for its own sake but a return to truth, responsibility, and mercy rightly ordered.If this conversation helped you reframe your next 24 hours, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs an encouraging push, and leave a quick review so others can find it. Your support and stories keep this community growing.Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

“We are now the Global Anglican Communion,” says Archbishop Laurent Mbanda — the Chair of Gafcon, Primate of Rwanda, and leader of Global Anglicans.Bible-believing Anglicans around the world are praising God today.The Anglican Communion is being reordered — reset — with the Bible once again at its foundation.The Archbishop of Canterbury, the revisionists, and the so-called Canterbury Communion are out — they've repeatedly abandoned Cranmerian Anglicanism, and ultimately, Jesus himself.This reordering seeks to restore the Communion's original structure — a fellowship of autonomous provinces bound together by the Formularies of the Reformation. There will be no communion with those who have abandoned the authority of Scripture.A new Council of Primates will be formed, electing a chairman to preside as primus inter pares — first among equals.Archbishop Mbanda is here in Sydney this week with a group of Primates and the founding fathers of Gafcon. Their informal consultations culminated in a clear and momentous statement — so significant that an online Global Primates Meeting was held at 11 p.m. Sydney time last night to ratify the decisions made.Many of those leaders are now on planes heading home. But Archbishop Mbanda, joins us in our Pastor's Heart studio.  The Church Cohttp://www.thechurchco.com is a website and app platform built specifically for churches. Advertise on The Pastor's HeartTo advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsorSupport the show

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India's once-flourishing ties with Washington have soured in Trump's second term, marked by punishing tariffs and penalties over Russian oil. This turbulence reinforces New Delhi's instinct for “multi-alignment,” and the desire to hedge between great powers rather than bet on any single partner.Against this backdrop, a new paper by the journalist and analyst James Crabtree argues that now is the time for Europe to shine and to make the case that it is India's most promising alternative in a shifting global order. The paper is called, “Pivot to Europe: India's Back-Up Plan in Trump's World,” and it has just been published by the European Council on Foreign Relations, where James is a distinguished visiting fellow. James spent ten years as a journalist and foreign correspondent, notably for the Financial Times, where he served as the Mumbai bureau chief. He is the author of the much-celebrated book, The Billionaire Raj: A Journey Through India's New Gilded Age, published in 2018. He is currently a columnist for Foreign Policy and hard at work on a second book on the United States in Asia.James joins Milan on the show this week to discuss the turmoil in U.S.-India relations, the historical underperformance of Europe-India relations, the looming China challenge, and the factors which have made Europe a more “geopolitically serious” actor. Plus, the two discuss the nascent thaw in China-India ties and how Europe can avoid short-termism to forge stronger bonds with India over the long haul.Episode notes:1. James Crabtree, “Why India Should Not Walk Into the China-Russia Trap,” Foreign Policy, August 27, 2025.2. “India and the Reordering of Transatlantic Relations (with Tara Varma),” Grand Tamasha, March 11, 2025.

In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Pastor Lyle Phillips to talk faith, obedience, and what it means to go all in for Christ. Lyle shares his journey from missionary work to church planting, including the risks he's taken—like rescuing children from human trafficking. For me, this hit home. Reordering my priorities and putting faith first has reshaped how I approach family, business, and Ironman training. Obedience brings transformation. The fear of God isn't about fear—it's about reverence and clarity.CHAPTERS:00:00 – Introduction01:40 – Struggles of New Christians03:30 – Obedience & Avoiding Boredom07:35 – Transformation Through Commitment11:45 – The Fear of God29:53 – Reordering Priorities & Finding Peace43:41 – The Path to Salvation46:43 – Planting Churches in Tennessee51:51 – Ironman Training & Spiritual Growth01:07:02 – Rescuing Children from Human Trafficking01:15:05 – Generosity, Faith, & Legacy01:18:38 – Closing Reflections & Future VisionLEGACY NASHVILLE:https://www.legacynashville.org/FOLLOW PASTOR LYLE:https://www.instagram.com/lylebphillips/ORDER MY BOOK HERE:https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210FOLLOW:Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 20% off FOR LIFEhttps://bpn.team/memberIG: instagram.com/nickbarefitness/YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitness

A straight call to biblical discipleship: sons who are “fit for battle” through submission, toughness, and spiritual sonship. Takeaways:Discipleship happens in the life of the church, not just proximity to a leader.God promotes; men submit, endure, and obey.Authority flows to those under authority.Action: Identify one area to take correction, one habit to toughen, and one step of obedience this week.00:00 Leadership Monday intro00:35 Culture vs biblical manhood01:20 Text: 1 Chronicles 7:11 — “soldiers fit for battle”02:10 Discipleship myths vs reality04:00 Reordering life around the house of God05:20 Seeking counsel without chasing proximity06:45 Militant faith and prayer (Matt 11:12)08:20 Spiritual sonship and headship (1 Cor 4:14–21)11:00 Rank, humility, and authority in the church13:30 Promotion comes from God (Ps 75)15:40 Recognition, pride, and man-pleasing18:00 Fathers, toughness, and endurance19:30 No cowards in the Kingdom (Rev 21:8)20:50 Submission to the Word and pastor (2 Tim 3–4)22:50 Honoring titles and authority24:40 Taking correction like a soldier27:40 Soft religion vs rugged discipleship28:40 Jesus commands, not suggestions (Matt 28:18–20)30:50 Authority in practice: leadership moments33:40 Liberty comes from submission36:30 Cautionary tale: Uzziah's downfall38:30 Know your role; thrive as a son39:30 Call to respondShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at: • Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3vy1s5b • Podchaser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369

Naimish Patel, Vice President of Sales, and Trent Foreman, Regional Manager at OnPrintShop, join Deborah Corn to discuss the basics of recurring revenue, how to assess and begin optimizing reordering processes, and how seamless customer convenience can be a differentiator for your print business and keep them coming back for more. Mentioned in This Episode: OnPrintShop: https://onprintshop.com/ Naimish Patel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naimishptl/ Trent Foreman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trent-foreman-3046bb/ PlanProphet: https://www.planprophet.com/ Deborah Corn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahcorn/ Print Media Centr: https://printmediacentr.com Subscribe to News From The Printerverse: https://printmediacentr.com/subscribe-2 Girls Who Print: https://girlswhoprint.org Project Peacock: https://ProjectPeacock.TV

God calls us to reorder our lives around what really matters: joy in Him, peace in our homes, and love in our relationships.

Luke 10:38-42 This Sunday Elizabeth Korver-Glenn shares of the dearth of information she was able to find about early Black and Brown Mennonite leaders, with an even greater lack of any details about Black and Brown Mennonite women. She found brief information about Phoebe Sheela Bisahu Solomon and Rowena Lark in the archives of Mennonite history. The Gospel reading for today is part of a very long tradition of creative disordering and creative retelling. Jesus upends the established historical archive and the making of an archive by centering the stories of poor and otherwise marginalized people. People who would have been otherwise omitted. The story of Jesus' presence in Martha's home is an example of that reordering. Martha is portrayed and positioned as the head of the house. Mary has adopted the position typically reserved for men: the place at Jesus' feet where she can listen unencumbered by other distractions.

For this episode, I felt called to have a heart-to-heart with y'all about something super important: realigning our priorities with God. I share my personal struggle with feeling burnt out and how I discovered that my reality didn't match up with the ideal priorities I wanted to live by. I take you through an exercise I did with my mentee where we each created a list of what our priorities should be versus what they actually are in our lives. Spoiler: the results were eye-opening and pretty convicting. I also dive into some personal stories about career choices and relationships to show why letting go and trusting God's plan can lead to greater things than we ever imagined. If you're feeling weighed down or out of sync with God, this episode is for you. Let's let go of our idols and realign our lives with what truly gives us life. Follow the podcast on instagram ⁠@onwaterpodcast ⁠Hosted by Jin Choi | ⁠@kaleo.incProduced by Jaymie Harris | ⁠@jaymieharris ⁠⁠@creativeheartmedia

P.M. Edition for June 26. With a weakened Iran and a strengthened Israel, Middle Eastern countries are re-evaluating their diplomatic ties. We hear from WSJ foreign correspondent Stephen Kalin about whatt his means for the region and its economy. Plus, oil companies are urging President Trump to push back on the European Union's environmental rules. Reporter Collin Eaton discusses the influence that oil companies have in President Trump's second term. And, after more than three decades, Anna Wintour steps down as editor in chief of American Vogue. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we celebrate the release of Channock's first book, Enough Already. Hear the behind-the-scenes journey of writing, the emotional breakthroughs along the way, and why this legacy project matters. Whether you're an aspiring author or just love a good redemption story, this one will inspire you.00:00 - Intro & Birthday Shoutout00:51 - The Book Is Officially Live!01:52 - Why Channock Wrote "Enough Already"03:16 - Accountability and the 3-Year Delay04:49 - The Shancock Bante Alter Ego06:32 - Wrestling with Identity and Freedom08:00 - Writing Process and Chapter Development10:45 - Tools and Help Along the Way12:21 - Misconceptions About Shancock Bante13:54 - Childhood, Church Trauma, and Expectations15:00 - Creating the Book Outline16:06 - The War Room Milestone17:36 - Editing, Reordering, and Final Chapter19:05 - Favorite and Hardest Chapters to Write21:00 - Full Chapter Titles Overview23:22 - Chapter Highlights and Reflections25:02 - Title Meaning: Enough Already26:16 - A Bold and Vulnerable Confession27:00 - Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Do you feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities of life? Like there just aren't enough hours in the day? In this Bible Study, Dave Bigler, looks at Psalm 1, as well as Romans 12.2 to see what the Bible has to say about reordering the priorities of our lives.Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donateListen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheepContact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.orgBe notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD

Send us a textThis episode is a heart-to-heart packed with wisdom, theology, and real talk from the other side of the “busy, burnout, and barely-holding-it-together” years.I'll take you behind the curtain of what I thought I needed to do to live a meaningful life—and what God gently showed me instead:

Tune into the Level Up Claims podcast with host Galen Hair as he chats with podcast producer Jody Mayberry. Discover the power of niche podcasts and learn how Jody turned his passion into a thriving career. Whether you're podcasting for business growth or personal storytelling, be inspired to find your unique voice!   Highlights The power of podcasting as a business tool. From financial analyst to park ranger to podcaster. Creating a podcast for park rangers. The evolution and resurgence of podcasting. Embracing niche podcasts for specific audiences. A podcast intended for an audience of one. Clarifying your podcast message and target audience. Different podcast formats: monologue, interview, and hosting star. The importance of consistent podcasting. Building a network through podcasting. Preparation for hosting interviews. Reordering questions to create a compelling narrative. The value of preparation and reading materials. The meaning of leveling up: self-awareness and continuous improvement.   Episode Resources Connect with Galen M. Hair https://insuranceclaimhq.com hair@hairshunnarah.com  https://levelupclaim.com/ Connect with Jody Maberry https://jodymaberry.com/about/   

Episode 4410: Ramping Up Free Trade In The US; Reordering Of The New Monetary System

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Global Markets Tank as Trade War Escalates Are Tariffs a Positive or Negative Thing for U.S. Economy and Working Class? Secretary Bessent Predicts “Grand Economic Reordering" Macro Update on Stocks, Gold, Bitcoin Fidelity Unveils No-Fee Bitcoin IRA ---- Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank: www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Join our  mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: thenewsblock.substack.com ---- References mentioned in the episode: What to Know About Trump's Latest Tariffs A Complete List of Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs China Retaliates with 34% Tariffs on U.S. Imports S&P 500 Worst Three-day Stretch since 1987 Marko Papic's Tweet on Trade Wars  Luke Gromen Coin Stories Interview  Atlanta Fed GDPNow Figure Plummets  EU Plans Countermeasures for U.S. Tariffs Anthony Pompliano's Piece on Tariffs Scott Bessent on Grand Global Economic Reordering Fidelity Launches No-Fee Bitcoin-focused IRA Bitwise Launches Three New Bitcoin-linked ETFs $10 Trillion in Global Stock Market Value Wiped Out  Trammel Venture Partners Report on Bitcoin VC Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tucker Carlson Michael Saylor's Tweet on Tariffs and Bitcoin Eric Weiss's Tweet on Tariffs and Bitcoin Trump Threatens China with New 50% Tariffs ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories   #money #Bitcoin #investing

Doug McHoney (PwC's International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Dr. Alexis Crow, Partner and Chief Economist at PwC US. Before joining PwC, Dr. Crow taught at the London School of Economics. Doug and Alexis discuss the intersection of global macroeconomics, geopolitics, and international tax policy in a shifting global landscape. They break down the impact of the Trump administration's latest tariffs on Canada and Mexico, inflationary pressures, interest rates, and the fiscal cliff facing the US. Doug and Alexis explore how the geopolitical climate is shaping international trade, the potential winners and losers of increased tariffs, and the broader economic implications of Trump 2.0. They also analyze regional macroeconomic trends, from China's economic resilience and India's manufacturing rise to Europe's fiscal strategies and Latin America's economic experiments. Lastly, they discuss how businesses—particularly multinationals—should be preparing for upcoming policy shifts and economic disruptions. 

Europe is not typically the focus of the Grand Tamasha podcast but recent developments involving Europe, the United States, and India raise fresh questions about the future shape of the international order.Last week, a high-level European Commission delegation embarked on a historic trip to New Delhi, where the two sides spoke optimistically of a promising new chapter in their relationship. Across the ocean in Washington, however, there were alarming signs of a breakdown in the Trans-Atlantic relationship, with the unprecedented Oval Office dressing down of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.To discuss where things stand in Europe, India, and the United States, Milan is joined on the show this week by Tara Varma. Tara is a visiting fellow in the Center of the United States and Europe at the Brookings Institution. Until December 2022, she was a senior policy fellow and the head of the Paris office of the European Council on Foreign Relations. She has previously worked and lived in Shanghai, London, New Delhi, and Paris.Milan and Tara discuss the growing wedge between the United States and Europe, the significance of the recent EC visit to New Delhi, the prospects of an EU-India trade pact, and the prospects of a “New Yalta” summit between China, Russia, and the United States. Plus, the two discuss the emerging bonhomie among right-wing nationalists and the prospects of the Trump administration engineering a Sino-Russia split.Episode notes:1. Sophia Besch and Tara Varma, “A New Transatlantic Alliance Threatens the EU,” Carnegie Emissary (blog), February 20, 2025.2. Patricia M. Kim et al., " The China-Russia relationship and threats to vital US interests,” Brookings Institution, December 16, 2024.3. Tara Varma and Caroline Grassmuck, “What is going on in France?” Brookings Institution, December 13, 2024.4. C. Raja Mohan, “In Trump's world, India and Europe need each other,” Indian Express, February 27, 2025.

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