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Daily Word Let's be honest. There are things in life and business that we are desiring from God that just have not happened yet. We are waiting (sometimes for years) and we still don't have the desires of our heart. This is a dangerous place to be at because unfulfilled desires create physical sickness that requires spiritual healing. In today's message, learn how to overcome this trying situation and restore your health and peace.     __________ Proverbs 13:12 KJV, Proverbs 12:25 NASB, Proverbs 15:13 KJV, Proverbs 17:22 AMPC, Nehemiah 8:10 KJV, James 1:2 KJV, Philippians 4:8 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com Leave a Comment: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/comments __________                                                  

Send a textIf you've been listening to the first few episodes of this year, you know I've been walking us through something intentional — not adding more information, but helping us feel what's been happening underneath the surface in our bodies and nervous systems.In the first episode, I named the shadow crisis beneath the wellness movement.In the second, I talked about how oversimplified, certainty-based wellness backfires in real bodies.In the last episode, I unpacked how science and studies have quietly become authority instead of tools — and what that does to trust and regulation.Today, I'm taking this one step further.Because something bigger is shifting.We're living through a collective decentralization of authority — culturally, technologically, and biologically. And people are feeling it in their bodies before they can explain it.Less tolerance for vague answers.More irritation with one-size-fits-all advice.A nervous system that won't settle when something feels off.A growing refusal to override internal signals just because an expert says you should.This episode explores what's ending — the era of endurance, confusion, and endless tolerance — and what's emerging instead: agency, discernment, and healing through relationship rather than hierarchy.I talk about:why sensitivity without containment leads to exhaustionhow endless awareness became paralysiswhy decisiveness is regulatingwhat decentralization actually feels like in the nervous systemhow to restore inner authority without rejecting science or guidanceand why real healing requires pacing, feedback, and collaborationThis isn't an anti-expert conversation. It's not anti-science. And it's not about doing everything alone.It's about moving out of compliance-based care — where authority overrides lived experience — and into relational care, where guidance supports your body instead of replacing it.Healing doesn't happen through force, endurance, or isolation. It happens through rhythm, feedback, pacing, and relationship.If you've felt less willing to tolerate what doesn't fit, less patient with vague answers, or more aware that your body needs to be consulted instead of managed — this episode will help you understand why.And if you're ready for support that works this way, I share how I approach healing inside my Minerals & Microbes program — using mineral and microbiome mapping as orientation tools, not diagnoses, so we can move coherently and sustainably.This is about reclaiming authority without losing wisdom.About guidance without hierarchy.About healing that feels human again.Support the show Support the podcast Mineral Foundations Course HERE Minerals & Microbes package HERE Rewilded Wellness program HERE Join my newsletter HERE If you are interested in becoming a client and have questions, reach out by emailing me: lydiajoyme@gmail.com Find me on Instagram : @ Lydiajoy.me

In this episode of Head, Heart, and Boots, Brandon and I sit down with Andrew Dobson, owner of ServPro Team Dobson, one of the largest ServPro operators in the country with nineteen licenses across multiple markets. Andrew shares the full origin story of how he grew up in a family cleaning business, left a creative path that once pointed toward Pixar, and slowly built a restoration operation grounded in process, precision, and relentless attention to detail. We dig into Andrew's partnership with his father, what it takes to successfully merge family businesses, and how clearly defined roles, operating agreements, and trust allowed them to scale without breaking the relationship. Andrew unpacks his obsession with design and user experience, explaining how lessons from web design, baseball, and usability testing shaped everything from warehouse layout to truck setups to customer-facing processes. The conversation goes deep into leadership development, soft skills, and why technical excellence alone is not enough to win in restoration. Andrew shares hard-earned lessons about first impressions, customer perception, sales and operations alignment, and the mistake he made trying to hire leaders without enough industry depth. We also explore his newest venture, Certified Restoration Training, and his mission to raise the standard of professionalism across the industry through technical training and soft skills education. This episode is packed with practical insight for owners trying to scale, leaders developing teams, and anyone who believes that inches add up to miles when it comes to building a great company. Hope you enjoy. Chris Why You Should Listen [00:04:17] How Andrew went from a family cleaning business and a near-career in animation to building one of the largest ServPro teams in the country [00:10:19] What it really takes to successfully partner with family, including operating agreements, role clarity, and navigating shared risk [00:17:54] How an obsession with process, usability, and design transformed warehouses, trucks, and field execution into a competitive advantage [00:26:21] A powerful lesson on first impressions, soft skills, and why customer perception matters more than effort or intent [00:48:17] Why hiring professional managers without deep industry understanding became a leadership mistake, and what Andrew learned about developing true operators and leaders Did you know... Only 30% of businesses listed for sale actually find a buyer? Even more striking, just 10% of those sell for the price their owners anticipated or higher, meaning only 3% of all business owners achieve their desired sale price. By focusing on understanding and enhancing your enterprise value, you can significantly boost your chances of joining that successful 3%. Business Health & Value Assessment Start Assessment Know Your Enterprise Value. See Your Potential Gaps. Complete this assessment in less than 15 minutes and receive a free assessment for your business that includes: A Lite Valuation Of Your Business Your Value Multiplier Per Your Industry Health Assessment Per Our PYB Methodology Business Value & Growth Roadmap Tailored For You Value Acceleration Strategies Spotlight on Floodlight: Your Secret Weapon for Sales & Scaling This isn't a paid plug. It's real talk from the front lines. If you've ever thought, “How do I get a VP-level sales leader or even a sales team without hiring full-time?” Floodlight has the answer. Fractional Sales Leadership They act as your outsourced VP of Sales, taking full responsibility for training, managing, and growing your sales team. No six-figure hire needed. Clients often close 20 to 50 percent more deals within six months, thanks to data-driven coaching, CRM setup, scripts, and performance reviews.More at floodlightgrp.com/sales Commercial Sales MasterCourse A self-paced, video-driven B2B sales course designed specifically for restoration teams. Perfect for building commercial revenue and getting free from TPA handcuffs. Covers mindset, prospecting, pipeline building, LinkedIn lead generation, and includes a $250 discount with code SALESBOOST.Details at floodlightgrp.com/courses Tailored Consulting & Coaching Floodlight's Propel Your Business methodology offers a full-circle roadmap: financials, sales, marketing, leadership, recruiting, productivity. All built for contractors. These aren't “life coaches.” They're former restoration owners who've lived the chaos and know how to scale out of it.Explore more at floodlightgrp.com Live Training, Tools & Strategic Partnerships Floodlight also delivers live onsite and virtual training, keynote speaking, and leadership tracks covering operations, project management, and strategic growth. Bonus: They've vetted tools like Xcelerate, Liftify, and Sureti. Floodlight clients get access to exclusive discounts on tech that actually moves the needle.See all partnerships at floodlightgrp.com/partners Why it matters for you as a listener You don't need to figure this stuff out alone. If you're serious about sales growth, operational clarity, exit readiness, or leadership development, Floodlight is already helping folks like you scale smarter. And you get it from industry insiders. People who've sat in your chair, survived the fires, and built systems that actually work.

In this episode of Wisdom's Table, I dive deep into the concept of growth and the inherent costs associated with it. Building on our previous discussion about transforming our businesses into platforms for discipleship, I explore why growth—whether spiritual, personal, or professional—requires an exchange of value. I begin by emphasizing that growth is not just a linear progression; it often involves sacrifices of time, money, or energy. I challenge listeners to reconsider their approach to growth by asking not whether they are willing to pay for it, but rather what the cost of not pursuing growth might be. I share insights from my book, The Money Mandate, discussing how God established a value system that assigns different worth to various things, which ultimately shapes our economy and our lives.   Read The Money Mandate HERE Get my FREE 3 day masterclass on money mindsets straight to your inbox. SIGN UP HERE   TIMESTAMPS 00:00:01 - Welcome to Wisdom's Table Introduction to the podcast and its focus on growth in various aspects of life. 00:00:36 - The Cost of Growth Discussion on why growth requires an exchange of value and the implications of that cost. 00:02:00 - Understanding Growth Exploration of different forms of growth and the importance of recognizing that growth can take various shapes. 00:03:05 - The Exchange of Value Emphasis on the necessity of time, money, or energy as costs associated with growth. 00:04:08 - The Hard Truth The reality that prayer alone cannot bypass the cost of growth. 00:05:00 - Biblical Examples of Growth Illustration of Elisha's journey to receiving a double portion from Elijah as a model of the cost of growth. 00:06:35 - God's Design for Growth Discussion on why God designed growth to require sacrifice and the connection between heart and value. 00:08:51 - The Sacrificial System Explanation of the Old Testament sacrificial system and its relevance to the concept of exchange in the kingdom of God. 00:10:15 - Invitation to Growth Understanding that true growth begins with God's invitation and the importance of aligning with His will. 00:11:39 - The Weight of Exchange Reflection on the significance of valuing what we bring to God and the impact of that exchange. 00:13:04 - Investing in Growth Personal testimony about the importance of investing in coaching and mentorship for personal and spiritual growth. 00:15:10 - Evaluating Investments Guidance on how to assess potential investments in growth opportunities. 00:20:06 - Opportunity Cost Understanding the cost of delay and stagnation in personal growth. 00:21:08 - Clarity Cost Exploring the benefits of gaining clarity through investment in growth. 00:21:19 - Time Cost The importance of considering how investments can save time in the learning process. 00:23:05 - Releasing to Rise The spiritual principle of releasing something valuable to achieve growth and rise into one's identity. 00:24:10 - Wrap-Up and Reflection Conclusion of the episode with an invitation for listener feedback and engagement.

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Summary: In this episode, Dr. Stephanie  breaks down what identity really means and why strategy without identity will always cap your results. She unpacks the concept of be, do, have and challenges you to stop waiting for proof before becoming the person who gets the outcome. From leadership and visibility to freedom and presence, she exposes the hidden contradictions that keep high performers stuck. She shares her own shifts from doer to leader, hustler to regulated CEO, proving to authority. The core question becomes clear: who do you need to become so your goals are no longer possible, but inevitable? CHAPTERS: 00:03 – What Identity Actually Means 01:22 – The "Meant to Win" Operating System 01:59 – Why Strategy Fails Without Identity 02:38 – No More Excuses Under Pressure 03:19 – Freedom vs Control 04:00 – Investing Before the Results Exist 05:14 – Visibility and the Fear of Being Seen 06:30 – From Doer to Leader 08:03 – The Inevitable Standard Key Takeaway: Your results become inevitable the moment you start leading yourself as the person who already has them.

None of Your Goddamn BusinessJohn Morgan Salomon said something during our conversation that I haven't stopped thinking about. We were discussing encryption, privacy laws, the usual terrain — and he cut through all of it with five words: "It's none of your goddamn business."Not elegant. Not diplomatic. But exactly right.John has spent 30 years in information security. He's Swiss, lives in Spain, advises governments and startups, and uses his real name on social media despite spending his career thinking about privacy. When someone like that tells you he's worried, you should probably pay attention.The immediate concern is something called "Chat Control" — a proposed EU law that would mandate access to encrypted communications on your phone. It's failed twice. It's now in its third iteration. The Danish Information Commissioner is pushing it. Germany and Poland are resisting. The European Parliament is next.The justification is familiar: child abuse materials, terrorism, drug trafficking. These are the straw man arguments that appear every time someone wants to break encryption. And John walked me through the pattern: tragedy strikes, laws pass in the emotional fervor, and those laws never go away. The Patriot Act. RIPA in the UK. The Clipper Chip the FBI tried to push in the 1990s. Same playbook, different decade.Here's the rhetorical trap: "Do you support terrorism? Do you support child abuse?" There's only one acceptable answer. And once you give it, you've already conceded the frame. You're now arguing about implementation rather than principle.But the principle matters. John calls it the panopticon — the Victorian-era prison design where all cells face inward toward a central guard tower. No walls. Total visibility. The transparent citizen. If you can see what everyone is doing, you can spot evil early. That's the theory.The reality is different. Once you build the infrastructure to monitor everyone, the question becomes: who decides what "evil" looks like? Child pornographers, sure. Terrorists, obviously. But what about LGBTQ individuals in countries where their existence is criminalized? John told me about visiting Chile in 2006, where his gay neighbor could only hold his partner's hand inside a hidden bar. That was a democracy. It was also a place where being yourself was punishable by prison.The targets expand. They always do. Catholics in 1960s America. Migrants today. Anyone who thinks differently from whoever holds power at any given moment. These laws don't just catch criminals — they set precedents. And precedents outlive the people who set them.John made another point that landed hard: the privacy we've already lost probably isn't coming back. Supermarket loyalty cards. Surveillance cameras. Social media profiles. Cookie consent dialogs we click through without reading. That version of privacy is dead. But there's another kind — the kind that prevents all that ambient data from being weaponized against you as an individual. The kind that stops your encrypted messages from becoming evidence of thought crimes. That privacy still exists. For now.Technology won't save us. John was clear about that. Neither will it destroy us. Technology is just an element in a much larger equation that includes human nature, greed, apathy, and the willingness of citizens to actually engage. He sent emails to 40 Spanish members of European Parliament about Chat Control. One responded.That's the real problem. Not the law. Not the technology. The apathy.Republic comes from "res publica" — the thing of the people. Benjamin Franklin supposedly said it best: "A republic, if you can keep it." Keeping it requires attention. Requires understanding what's at stake. Requires saying, when necessary: this is none of your goddamn business.Stay curious. Stay Human. Subscribe to the podcast. And if you have thoughts, drop them in the comments — I actually read them.Marco CiappelliSubscribe to the Redefining Society and Technology podcast. Stay curious. Stay human.> https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7079849705156870144/Marco Ciappelli: https://www.marcociappelli.com/John Salomon Experienced, international information security leader. vCISO, board & startup advisor, strategist.https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsalomon/  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At a certain stage of business growth, saying yes stops being a sign of expansion and starts becoming a liability. More opportunities do not always create more momentum. In fact, one of the hidden costs of growth is how easy it becomes to overcommit, fragment your focus, and dilute your leadership without realizing it. When opportunities look good on paper and appear to be the perfect growth step, making an aligned decision becomes more important than following a strategy. In episode 477 of Amplify Your Success Podcast, I unpack why growth eventually requires a different decision-making lens. We explore the hidden cost of saying yes too often, how opportunity overload quietly erodes clarity and energy, and why more strategy is rarely the answer at higher levels of leadership. I share what discernment actually looks like in practice, how it differs from hesitation or fear, and why aligned decisions create more impact with less effort. If you are navigating more opportunities than ever but feeling less clear, less focused, or more stretched than you expected, this episode will help you understand what your next level is truly asking of you. Key Takeaways:  [00:00] Why more opportunity does not always equal better growth. [03:18] The hidden cost of saying yes too often and how it fragments momentum. [06:02] Why strategy stops working when discernment is missing. [09:41] How opportunity overload erodes clarity, energy, and leadership presence. [12:27] The difference between aligned discernment and avoidance or fear. [15:46] Why high-level growth requires fewer, cleaner decisions. [18:33] What discernment-based leadership looks like in real time. [21:09] How choosing less creates more sustainable momentum.     Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  FREE GUIDE & SCORECARD: Feel like the best-kept secret? My proven Un-Ignorable Expert Framework is your step-by-step guide to turning your expertise into consistent, high-value client attraction by borrowing authority-rich visibility streams.

Hello, listeners, and welcome back to part 2 of the 51st episode of First Principles.Ms. Kalpana Morparia reached out to us via email after the bro-ification episode. It was the most pleasant surprise and we immediately knew we had to get her on the podcast.Here's someone who joined ICICI in 1975 as a lawyer, had absolutely no background in finance, and was then asked to run Treasury. She was terrified but her colleagues told her: "You do not say no to Mr. Kamath and live to have a great career in ICICI."So she said yes and built one of the most remarkable careers in Indian banking.She talks about the ICICI culture where contradicting the chairman wasn't just allowed, it was encouraged. A senior JPMorgan executive once said the most impressive thing about ICICI was that "the junior-most person could contradict the chairman and get away with it."She also gets candid about things most leaders don't talk about. Like why she wishes she had done an MBA. Why she has strong opinions about people's physical appearance at work and knows it's a flaw. Why her spiritual guru completely changed her relationship with the one thing she considered her biggest regret in life.She went to a Ferrari racetrack and hit 304 kmph. She believes work-life balance is nonsense and wishes every youngster would realize that life is work and work is life.Listen in for all this and more, including why she thinks India's next 30 years belong to banking, healthcare, and infrastructure. Why retirement at 60 is an outdated concept. And why on a scale of 1 to 10, she rates her happiness at 9 plus.**********This episode was produced by Uddantika Kashyap and mixed and mastered by Rajiv CN.Write to us at fp@the-ken.com with your feedback, suggestions, and guests you would want to see on First Principles.If you enjoyed this episode, please help us spread the word by sharing and gifting it to your friends and family.v

There's a difference between trying hard and training hard. One is an inevitable path to burn out while the other creates the capacity to sustain the life it feels like many people tell you to stop wanting. This week, it's just Thea on the other end of the line here to convince you that it's truly okay to want the high-effort life.After speaking at the Boss Mares Lead the Herd Workshop in Fort Worth, Thea came home with a singular clarity about what rural women entrepreneurs actually need to hear: validation that wanting it all: the ranch, the business, the marriage, the community, the energy to show up fully in every role ... it isn't selfish. And the path to getting there isn't hustle culture power moves OR soft-girl simplification. It's a solid and strategic commitment to training for it. This episode neutralizes the two narratives we've been sold as far as a solution to our overwhelm and exhaustion to either push harder or want less. Thea walks through her four-stage planning order of operations (Prime, Plan, Process, Preserve) and makes the case that planning itself is the training ground for the do-it-all life you're trying to create. You don't climb Everest on grit alone. You train for it. The same goes for juggling livestock, kids, a business, and your own sanity.Listen In For…Why the "high-effort life" isn't a flaw to fix but an innate calling worth nurturing, and the permission you need to stop apologizing for wanting to do it all, and well.The two false solutions keeping women burned out: hustle-harder masculinity or simplify-everything softness.Planning as practice, not product: Why the process of planning itself, and not the perfect plan, is the strategic advantage that separates women who sustain momentum from those who white-knuckle it through every day.The four-stage planning order of operations (Prime, Plan, Process, Preserve) designed specifically for women whose lives include weather, livestock, broken tractors, and kids who get sick on meeting days.Why high achievers tend to skip the small steps and how that skipping catches up when you hit the end of your capacity (usually around motherhood, though it's not motherhood that breaks you).A case for Thursday as your optimal planning day: How to use recency bias and week-ahead visibility to audit, adjust, and iterate without decision fatigue.Muscle memory for decision-making: How consistent planning trains your brain to pivot quickly when plans inevitably go sideways (because they will).The Mount Everest principle: You don't just show up and climb. You train. And if you want the high-effort life without burning out, the training is non-negotiable.Why women under-resourced and exhausted can't solve the world's problems.Boss Mares grant opportunity: Applications open now for 2026 business funding designed by Western women for Western women entrepreneurs.TL;DR (Minute by Minute)00:00 – The undervalued relief of "me too" and why conversation matters more than tactics.

In this Amuse Bouche episode, Theresa Cantley delivers a powerful leadership reflection for business owners and leaders who feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck in constant urgency. If you've been riding the chaos bus, stuck in autopilot, or feeling the weight of unmet goals, this episode is your invitation to pause and choose courage over comfort. Theresa explores why staying busy can feel "comfortable," how leadership presence shapes team experience, and why real growth happens in the space between who you are and who you're becoming. Through real client examples and practical reflection questions, she challenges leaders to step out of firefighting mode and into intentional, courageous leadership.     Things to Listen For: • Why constant urgency keeps leaders stuck on autopilot [2:10] • The powerful mindset shift: "The old you would love this challenge" [3:05] • How comfort can disguise itself as stress and frustration [4:45] • The difference between operating your business and leading it [6:10] • Why leaders struggle to show up fully when overwhelmed [8:40] • How courage changes the experience your team has of you [10:25] • What radical resilience really means in leadership [12:00] • The role of boundaries, focus, and prioritization during busy seasons [14:15] • Questions every leader should ask before moving into a new year [16:20] • How choosing courage creates clarity, energy, and momentum [18:10] BOOK A VIRTUAL COFFEE If you're feeling stuck in constant urgency, overwhelmed by everything pulling at you, and know there has to be a better way to lead, let's talk. Book a free virtual coffee and explore what support you need to move forward with clarity and confidence. https://theresacantley.com/virtual-coffee     Shownotes In this episode of Amuse Bouche, Theresa Cantley invites leaders to pause and reflect on how they've been showing up — not just in their business, but for their people. Stuck on the Chaos Bus Theresa opens by naming a familiar experience for many leaders: the feeling of being pulled by urgency, constantly busy, and unable to get ahead despite working harder than ever. The Comfort of Discomfort She introduces a powerful idea — that stress, frustration, and overwhelm can actually feel comfortable because they're familiar. Choosing courage means stepping into the unknown and showing up differently. The Old You Would Love This Challenge One of the key mindset shifts in this episode is recognizing that today's challenges are evidence of growth. The leader you were months or years ago would have welcomed these opportunities. Leadership Is an Experience Theresa challenges leaders to consider the experience they create for their teams. Are you showing up stressed and reactive — or calm, focused, and intentional? Radical Resilience Drawing from her leadership framework, Theresa explains radical resilience as the space between where you are now and who you are meant to become — a space that requires courage to navigate. Choosing Courage Over Autopilot Through a real client example, Theresa shows how living in constant firefighting mode prevents leaders from thinking clearly, setting priorities, and leading effectively. Better Questions Create Better Results The episode closes with reflection questions that help leaders regain clarity, set boundaries, and intentionally decide how they want to show up moving forward.   Final Reflection Leadership growth doesn't come from doing more — it comes from choosing differently. When you step out of comfort and into courage, you create space for clarity, confidence, and meaningful progress.  

Leadership requires intentional development! A passionate NPHC speaker, Eddie began his leadership journey as president of his Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity chapter at Loyola University New Orleans, where he was also vice president of the Interfraternity Council. Because of his leadership, Eddie earned the Spirit of Loyola Award for Racial Understanding. He even choreographed a step routine that won second place at the ever-popular Bayou Classic Battle of the Bands and Greek Show! Eddie later served as an alumni chapter president and campus chapter advisor. Professionally, Eddie is a consultant who led marketing and communications at Southern University at New Orleans, Paul Quinn College, Dillard University, and Talladega College. He is an adjunct instructor for Southern New Hampshire University who has also taught at Tulane University and Dallas College. Additionally, Eddie's diverse professional background includes mass media and talent acquisition. In episode 638 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out the biggest mistakes or struggles for Eddie that eventually shaped the D9 Leadership Blueprint, when he realized that leadership requires intentional development, why he chose to blend research, real-world leadership, and "D9 Old Head Wisdom", how leaders move from survival mode to intentional leadership, what is a self-awareness exercise or mindset shift he would recommend, how Ubuntu show up practically in fraternity and sorority leadership, how understanding followership actually make someone a more effective leader, what is one concept from the D9 Leadership Blueprint that would create the biggest ripple effect, what role do alumni play in reinforcing intentional leadership instead of just critiquing from the sidelines, and how he helps young leaders understand legacy without overwhelming them. Enjoy!

Community is an essential part of our walk and growth in Christ. Without it we can’t fulfill the command to love one another. But how do we build that? From Romans 16 & Galatians 6.

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ESV 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 Forgive the Sinner 5 Now if anyone has caused pain, he has caused it not to me, but in some measure—not to put it too severely—to all of you. 6 For such a one, this punishment by the majority is enough, 7 so you should rather turn to forgive and comfort […]

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Why does Thomas Aquinas believe that thinking and understanding require life itself? And what does that imply about the limits of artificial intelligence? In this ninth episode of The Mind and the Machine: Aquinas on AI, philosopher Dr. Michael Augros (Thomas Aquinas College) develops a causal explanation—rooted in Thomistic metaphysics—for why AI systems cannot truly perform cognitive acts such as thinking and understanding. Building on the previous episode's deductive arguments, this lecture goes deeper by asking why, in principle, cognition must belong only to living beings. Drawing on Aquinas's philosophy of life, unity, immanent action, and cognition, the video argues that genuine thought cannot arise from machines because machines lack the kind of substantial unity and self-movement proper to living things. This episode explores: Aquinas's definition of a living thing as a self-moving being What it means for something to be “one being absolutely” rather than an aggregate Why living beings possess a unity machines lack The difference between immanent operations (like thinking) and transitive actions Why cognition presupposes life, not mere computation Why AI systems, even highly complex ones, are not genuine subjects of thought Using examples from biology, metaphysics, and philosophy of mind, Dr. Augros shows that cognition is not something that can emerge from collections of parts acting together, but must belong to a single, unified, living subject. This episode is a key installment in the series, connecting intelligence, life, and being, and preparing the ground for the final conclusions about why artificial intelligence can simulate thought without ever truly thinking. Whether you're interested in AI consciousness, philosophy of mind, metaphysics, neuroscience, ethics, theology, or the future of artificial intelligence, this lecture offers a deep and rigorous account of what it truly means to be a thinking being.

In this episode of the Awareness to Action Enneagram podcast, Mario Skora, María José Munita and Seth “Creek” Creekmore talk about the Awareness to Action process. This three-step process is the heart of all the work that they do with their clients. Most change doesn't fail because of a lack of insight—it fails because insight gets mistaken for action. They unpack why growth often stalls after awareness and what actually helps change stick.TIMESTAMPS[00:01] Intro[02:01] The ATA Process[05:10] Other models and approaches[09:52] Defining awareness[13:58] Certain changes will be difficult[17:56] Pay attention to your patterns[22:47] Why authenticity?[28:04] Realigning with reality[35:27] Requires a lot of practice[40:22] Action: the part that matters[47:21] Reflect on how it makes you feel[51:20] OutroConnect with us:Awareness to ActionEnneagram on DemandIG: @ataenneagrampodYouTube: ATA Podcast NetworkEmail: info@awarenesstoaction.comSend a voice message: speakpipe.com/AwarenesstoActionATA's Subtypes And Instinctual Biases Two-Day Workshop: thesubtypes.comMario Sikora:IG: @mariosikoraTikTok: @mariosikoraWeb: mariosikora.comPod: Enneagram in a MovieSubstack: mariosikora.substack.comBook: How to Think Well, and Why: The Awareness to Action Guide to Clear ThinkingMaría José Munita:IG: @mjmunitaWeb: mjmunita.comSeth "Creek" Creekmore:IG: @_creekmorePod: Fathoms | An Enneagram PodcastPod: Delusional OptimismPod: International Enneagram Association Podcast

In this episode, we speak with Kevin Chesters, author of The Creative Nudge and ex-CSO at Ogilvy UK, about the behavioral science of creativity. Kevin explains how small tactics can boost creativity, why time pressure kills it, and how organizations can build a culture of lateral problem solving. 

In this episode, you will listen to a passage in Hindi and we will train you to comprehend it and respond to questions based on it. And we'll review some sentence structures like- 'Did it require you a lot of hard work to prepare this dish?' and ' How did you learn how to prepare this dish?'. Kindly support us & get access to the transcript of this podcast as well as the detailed worksheet based on this podcast with more vocabulary and weekly Exercise worksheets on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/learnhindionthego    To take a free trial for online Hindi lessons visit: https://learnhindischool.com Find out more at https://learn-hindi-on-the-go.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Overview  If you've been struggling with betrayal for a long time despite trying multiple healing approaches, this episode reveals why well-meaning practitioners and proven methodologies often miss the mark when it comes to betrayal-specific recovery.  Key Topics Covered  Why Life Coaching Isn't Enough  Life coaching excels at goal setting, accountability, and mindset shifts  Works beautifully for career advancement, relationship improvement, and business growth  Falls short for betrayal survivors because you're not starting from the same place  When betrayed, your reality is shattered and your nervous system is in crisis  The Therapy Gap  Traditional therapy covers diagnostic criteria, CBT, trauma treatment, and mental health conditions  Post Betrayal Syndrome® isn't in the DSM yet, so therapists don't know to look for it  Over 100,000 people have taken the Post Betrayal Syndrome assessment with staggering symptom statistics  Physical, mental, and emotional symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, hypervigilance, sleep and gut issues all share one underlying cause  The Trust Rebuilding Misconception  Relationship coaches often focus solely on rebuilding trust with the betrayer  Multiple aspects of trust are shattered: trust in yourself, others, your intuition, and your judgment  Rebuilding trust with your partner is actually the last piece, not the first  Why Other Modalities Fall Short  Trauma-informed training: Doesn't differentiate betrayal from other traumas  Somatic training: Critical for nervous system regulation but doesn't address the complete framework  Attachment training: Valuable for relationship patterns but doesn't address identity shattering  Grief counseling: Helpful but betrayal involves grief PLUS reality disruption, identity crisis, and complete trust shattering  The Five Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough™  General trauma treatment doesn't account for betrayal-specific stages  Someone in Stage 2 presents very differently than someone in Stage 3, 4, or 5  Understanding the stages reveals why certain responses occur and what's needed to progress  The Timing Problem  Right tools at the wrong time backfire  Stage 2 (shock/trauma) clients aren't ready for accountability structures  Stage 4 clients don't need basic nervous system regulation anymore  Proper healing requires the right modalities at the right stage  The Stage 3 Trap  What a Stage 3 Life Looks Like:  Surviving but not thriving  Managing and suppressing Post Betrayal Syndrome symptoms  Keeping people at bay out of fear  Building a safe but flat life  67% of betrayed individuals prevent forming deep relationships to avoid being hurt again  84% have an inability to trust again (out of 100,000+ studied)  The Ripple Effects:  Limited depth in relationships  Challenges with workplace collaborations and partnerships  Inability to trust yourself, your judgment, or your perception of reality  Attracting more of the same situations  Making decisions from Stage 3 thinking versus Stage 4 or 5 thinking  The Solution  Why Specialized Betrayal Training Matters:  All aspects need rebuilding: physical, mental, emotional, psychological, and spiritual  Requires a proven roadmap through all five stages  Not just talk therapy, not just somatic work, not just goal setting—all of it together at the right time  Updated PBT Certification:  Newly revised certification modules  New exam, experiential exercises, forms, and worksheets  Designed to help clients identify their current stage and move to the next one  Makes it easier to work with clients using stage-specific tools  Key Statistics  Over 100,000 people have taken the Post Betrayal Syndrome assessment  67% prevent forming deep relationships due to fear of being hurt again  84% report an inability to trust again  The Bottom Line  There's no reason to stay stuck in Stage 3. People need to get back to their lives, their work, their kids, families, and friends in the way they can only do when they heal. The roadmap exists—it's the Five Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough™.    Resources Mentioned:  Post Betrayal Syndrome® Assessment  PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Certification: https://thepbtinstitute.com/get-certified/   The Five Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough™: https://thepbtinstitute.com   For Practitioners: The more coaches, practitioners, and healers who become certified in this methodology, the more people can access the specialized help they need for betrayal recovery.    Discover why traditional therapy, life coaching, and healing methods fall short for betrayal recovery. Learn about Post Betrayal Syndrome®, the Five Stages from Betrayal to Breakthrough™, and why specialized betrayal training is essential for true healing and transformation. 

Hello, listeners, and welcome back to part 1 of the 51st episode of First Principles.Ms. Kalpana Morparia reached out to us via email after the bro-ification episode. It was the most pleasant surprise and we immediately knew we had to get her on the podcast.Here's someone who joined ICICI in 1975 as a lawyer, had absolutely no background in finance, and was then asked to run Treasury. She was terrified but her colleagues told her: "You do not say no to Mr. Kamath and live to have a great career in ICICI."So she said yes and built one of the most remarkable careers in Indian banking.She talks about the ICICI culture where contradicting the chairman wasn't just allowed, it was encouraged. A senior JPMorgan executive once said the most impressive thing about ICICI was that "the junior-most person could contradict the chairman and get away with it."She also gets candid about things most leaders don't talk about. Like why she wishes she had done an MBA. Why she has strong opinions about people's physical appearance at work and knows it's a flaw. Why her spiritual guru completely changed her relationship with the one thing she considered her biggest regret in life.She went to a Ferrari racetrack and hit 304 kmph. She believes work-life balance is nonsense and wishes every youngster would realize that life is work and work is life.Listen in for all this and more, including why she thinks India's next 30 years belong to banking, healthcare, and infrastructure. Why retirement at 60 is an outdated concept. And why on a scale of 1 to 10, she rates her happiness at 9 plus.**********This episode was produced by Uddantika Kashyap and mixed and mastered by Rajiv CN.Write to us at fp@the-ken.com with your feedback, suggestions, and guests you would want to see on First Principles.If you enjoyed this episode, please help us spread the word by sharing and gifting it to your friends and family.

This Sunday, we'll turn to the prophet Micah, another short book that packs a serious punch. Micah is written to people who look spiritually healthy on the outside but are deeply compromised on the inside. Worship is happening, sacrifices are offered, and religious life appears vibrant. Yet God exposes a sobering reality: proximity to religion does not equal faithfulness to God. Micah reminds us that God is not fooled by appearances, and that religious activity without transformed hearts ultimately rings hollow. Micah opens with courtroom language. God summons the whole world as His witness and brings charges against His own people. He begins with especially corrupt leadership and social injustice. Those entrusted to protect had become predatory, and those with power exploited the vulnerable. God makes clear that faith that ignores justice misunderstands His character. When confronted, the people ask what God wants - more sacrifices, bigger offerings, greater performance? God's answer is simple and unsettling: He has already told them what is good. That answer comes in Micah 6:8 "...to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God." This week, we'll explore how these three belong together, especially as justice intersects with real and difficult issues in our culture. We'll see how God anchors justice in memory, mercy, and humility, and ultimately how Micah points us to Jesus, the promised King from Bethlehem, who bears judgment so we can receive mercy. My prayer is that God uses this text not just to inform us, but to reshape how we live as His people.

In today's selects episode, Val Lusvardi joins us as we dive into the crucial aspects of fitness and nutrition, emphasizing the importance of dedication, discipline, and the power of habit formation. Val, a mom, wife, coach, and bikini pro athlete, shares her insights on the significance of sticking to her training schedule, and we move beyond training to include the broader scope of self-care, boundary setting, and the mental aspect of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.We discuss the importance of time management and boundary setting for a healthy lifestyle, the necessity of habit building for lasting fitness and weight loss results, the empowerment that comes from understanding and practicing moderation, especially with foods previously considered off limits.And much more…“If It's something you want to make a priority of, build a habit around, put it on the calendar and do your best to make it a non-negotiable.”- Val Lusvardi“It does require sacrifice. When it comes to habit setting and creating boundaries, oftentimes it's that sacrifice that makes it hard for people. It's not as fun, it's kind of boring. But sometimes that's what we need to do in order to move forward with our goals.”- Val LusvardiThis week on Here's the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition and Mindset for People Who Don't Want Life to Suck:The critical importance of scheduling and prioritizing workouts to ensure consistency.The importance of time management and boundary setting for a healthy lifestyle.Understanding hunger as a normal sensation, even in maintenance phases, and not an immediate cue to eat.The significance of mindful eating and enjoying the experience of meals to achieve satisfaction.The role of personalized nutrition plans and the flexibility within them to suit individual lifestyles and goals.The concept of self-improvement and confidence-building through fitness and nutrition practices.Resources Mentioned:Our First Episode with Val: “Feeling Fluffy & Finding Your People”Training Age Podcast with Val Lusvardi & Heather AdamsVal Lusvardi on InstagramVal Lusvardi WebsiteVal Lusvardi: Fluffy is a State of MindThanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Here's the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition, and Mindset for People Who Don't Want Life to Suck, where we challenge the common understanding of what it means and what it takes to be fit and healthy! If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.Apple Podcasts | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and tag us!Join Iris Deadlifts on Instagram and Amy Rudolph on Instagram.

Nationally recognized psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article "How deprescribing in psychiatry offers a path to safer care." Muhamad explores the growing movement to reduce unnecessary medications in mental health care, a practice that has long been established in geriatrics but is now gaining traction in psychiatry. He describes the "prescribing cascade" where side effects are treated with more drugs, leading to patients feeling trapped in a cage of routine and chemical dependency. The conversation highlights the critical importance of having an exit plan for every prescription and distinguishing between withdrawal symptoms and relapse. Muhamad advocates for a culture shift where clinicians are empowered to stop interventions when harm outweighs benefit, ensuring that medicine remains a tool for healing rather than a permanent burden. Learn how a disciplined approach to deprescribing can restore patient agency and rebuild trust in the medical system. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

Review: 1792 Bottle in Bond, Store Pick Topic: Why Discipleship Matters Follow us on all your podcast platforms and: Instagram: @manhoodneat X: Manhood Neat (@ManhoodNeat) / X Youtube: Manhood, Neat Podcast - YouTube Reach out: manhood.neat@gmail.com   Show Notes: The Discipleship Problem: Widespread Christian activity without deep formation Churches full, disciples few Knowledge of Jesus without apprenticeship to Jesus Spiritual stagnation after conversion Jesus' Clear Command: Matthew 28:18-20: “ And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Very clear command: Make disciples Teaching obedience, not just information Presence of Christ promised to disciple-makers It's not about gathering crowds but forming followers Jesus' Method: Investing in a Few: Mark 3:13-15: “And he went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired, and they came to him. And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach and have authority to cast out demons.” Jesus intentionally chose a small group Be with Him.  Be formed by Him.  Be sent by Him. Transformation happens through proximity, time, and relationship. Why Discipleship is Often Neglected: Discipleship is slow and relational and sometimes relationships don't work out. Requires vulnerability and accountability.  Difficult to measure and scale.  Programs are easier to manage than people.  Paul's Model: 2 Timothy 2:2: “and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men,[a] who will be able to teach others also.” Discipleship is meant to reproduce.  Faithfulness valued over platform or popularity. 

Chris announces Super Robot Wars Ys. Kelley makes rabbits nature's problem. Josh complains about the realism of cat leashes. Question of the Week Did you start a game series with one of its "weakest"games? For example, Ys III, Final Fantasy II, etc.. How did it affect your perception of the series? Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 799: “Milking Requires Consent” appeared first on RPGamer.

Self-discovery not only takes time, intentionality, and stillness, but it also takes faith despite fear. Self-discovery can be an intimidating process because it often leads us into the unknown and that can be scary. Self-discovery shines a much needed light on areas of our lives that are tucked away and hidden possibly due to shame and discouragement. Although needed, it can induce fear and may cause us to avoid rather than exploring existential questions that may be revelatory and transformative. Let's talk about it. www.talkingwithdrtoy.com

Sunday Evening Sermon with Pastor Jacob Gray from Ten Mile Baptist Church in McLeansboro, Illinois

ESV 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 Paul’s Change of Plans 12 For our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world with simplicity[a] and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God, and supremely so toward you. 13 For we are not writing to you anything other […]

Lorenzo Fiori reports Milan requires artificial snow for the Olympics, detailing security controversies regarding the USdelegation's protection and recommending local sparkling wines from the Italian region.

Bible Study What God has called you to do comes with specific limitations that we must honor to succeed in our calling. Many people attempt to take on too much instead of staying focused on the specific calling God has given them. When we go beyond the boundaries of our calling, we lose focus, become distracted, and fail to fulfill our purpose. __________ Acts 6:1–2 NLT, Matthew 10:5–8 KJV, Matthew 15:22–24 NLT, Romans 15:14–16 NIV, Galatians 2:8 NIV, Mark 12:14–17 NLT, Luke 9:52–56 KJV, 1 Chronicles 17:1–7 NLT, John 14:12 NLT, 1 Chronicles 28:2–6 NLT, John 21:20–22 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com Leave a Comment: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/comments __________    

The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Ashley Caputo, RN, FMP – When symptoms persist despite normal labs and standard care, two nurses explore what it means to truly heal. This conversation looks beyond symptom management into root-cause medicine, gut health, detoxification, and faith-centered care, offering hope to those who feel dismissed and reminding listeners that healing begins when we slow down and listen...

The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Ashley Caputo, RN, FMP – When symptoms persist despite normal labs and standard care, two nurses explore what it means to truly heal. This conversation looks beyond symptom management into root-cause medicine, gut health, detoxification, and faith-centered care, offering hope to those who feel dismissed and reminding listeners that healing begins when we slow down and listen...

This past week, I was reading Mark chapter 3 and something hit me hard. Jesus heals a man with a withered hand—but not the way we often imagine healing. He doesn't pull him aside. He doesn't do it quietly. He calls him forward. In front of everyone. And then He asks the man to stretch out the very hand that hasn't worked in years. The healing didn't happen while the man stayed hidden. It happened when he moved. And I see this all the time with women and alcohol. We pray. We hope. We ask God to take it away. But Jesus keeps saying, “Come here. Stand up. Stretch.” Grace isn't passive. Healing requires participation. If you know God is calling you to stop overdrinking, to heal, to grow—but fear, comfort, or perfectionism keeps holding you back—this is your invitation. The Set Free Sisterhood Collective and my coaching are for women who are done hiding and ready to take real action with support. No shame. No labels. Just growth, faith, and forward movement. You don't have to be ready. You just have to be willing to stretch.

In this Ask Away #28 episode of Everyday Judaism, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe answers live and emailed questions on practical halacha and deeper Jewish life:Netilat yadayim technique — One continuous flow is ideal; your wrist-to-fingers method is fine if uninterrupted.Running water / faucets — Requires human force (koach gavra); turn faucet on/off repeatedly so first spurt washes each hand.Morning blessings order — Body needs first (restroom), then wash hands + Al Netilat Yadayim, Asher Yatzar, Elokai Neshama (attach them); Modeh Ani immediately upon waking.Aliyah in current times — Massive wave of aliyah is real and prophetic; if livelihood transfers easily, move (great mitzvah—every moment/step in Eretz Yisrael is a mitzvah); if not, stay and be intentional (e.g., spread Torah, as Rabbi does in Houston). Cultural/language barriers for children over 6 are real; prepare spiritually (Torah growth, closeness to Hashem) for Moshiach—have a "go bag" ready.Tattoos & henna — Tattoos forbidden biblically; henna generally permitted (ask rabbi); neither blocks hand-washing unless substantial chatzitzah.Infidelity & King Solomon — Torah forbids casual intimacy outside marriage; Solomon's 1,000 wives/concubines is a cautionary tale—he later warns against it. Rabbinic decree limits men to one wife at a time. Modern promiscuity/infidelity rises with internet; use filters/accountability, delete temptations, prioritize emotional depth via niddah laws.Shabbat automatic toilets — Triggering sensors is problematic (creative labor); if unavoidable, some poskim permit as gram/indirect; best avoid or use manual options.Finding a rabbi — Pursue actively (run after them); persistence (e.g., persistent voicemails) works; rabbi guides halacha/life; don't wait for one to chase you.The rabbi shares personal stories (mikvah healing soul-leaving sensation, persistent rabbi outreach) and stresses intentional Judaism, community, and using modern tools for good while guarding against harm.Please submit your questions at askaway@torchweb.org_____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode (Ep. #82) of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on January 4, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on January 29, 2026_____________Connect with Us:Subscribe to the Everyday Judaism PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-judaism-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1600622789Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3AXCNcyKSVsaOLsLQsCN1CShare your questions at askaway@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#AskAway, #Torah, #Halacha, #Q&A, #Jewish, #Halacha, #NetilatYadayim, #HandWashing, #Mikvah, #Rabbi, #Tzedakah ★ Support this podcast ★

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In this Ask Away #28 episode of Everyday Judaism, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe answers live and emailed questions on practical halacha and deeper Jewish life:Netilat yadayim technique — One continuous flow is ideal; your wrist-to-fingers method is fine if uninterrupted.Running water / faucets — Requires human force (koach gavra); turn faucet on/off repeatedly so first spurt washes each hand.Morning blessings order — Body needs first (restroom), then wash hands + Al Netilat Yadayim, Asher Yatzar, Elokai Neshama (attach them); Modeh Ani immediately upon waking.Aliyah in current times — Massive wave of aliyah is real and prophetic; if livelihood transfers easily, move (great mitzvah—every moment/step in Eretz Yisrael is a mitzvah); if not, stay and be intentional (e.g., spread Torah, as Rabbi does in Houston). Cultural/language barriers for children over 6 are real; prepare spiritually (Torah growth, closeness to Hashem) for Moshiach—have a "go bag" ready.Tattoos & henna — Tattoos forbidden biblically; henna generally permitted (ask rabbi); neither blocks hand-washing unless substantial chatzitzah.Infidelity & King Solomon — Torah forbids casual intimacy outside marriage; Solomon's 1,000 wives/concubines is a cautionary tale—he later warns against it. Rabbinic decree limits men to one wife at a time. Modern promiscuity/infidelity rises with internet; use filters/accountability, delete temptations, prioritize emotional depth via niddah laws.Shabbat automatic toilets — Triggering sensors is problematic (creative labor); if unavoidable, some poskim permit as gram/indirect; best avoid or use manual options.Finding a rabbi — Pursue actively (run after them); persistence (e.g., persistent voicemails) works; rabbi guides halacha/life; don't wait for one to chase you.The rabbi shares personal stories (mikvah healing soul-leaving sensation, persistent rabbi outreach) and stresses intentional Judaism, community, and using modern tools for good while guarding against harm.Please submit your questions at askaway@torchweb.org_____________The Everyday Judaism Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Marshall & Doreen LernerDownload & Print the Everyday Judaism Halacha Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RL-PideM42B_LFn6pbrk8MMU5-zqlLG5This episode (Ep. #82) of the Everyday Judaism Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe of TORCH is dedicated to my dearest friends, Marshall & Doreen Lerner! May Hashem bless you and always lovingly accept your prayer for good health, success and true happiness!!!Recorded in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studio (B) to a live audience on January 4, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on January 29, 2026_____________Connect with Us:Subscribe to the Everyday Judaism PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-judaism-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1600622789Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3AXCNcyKSVsaOLsLQsCN1CShare your questions at askaway@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#AskAway, #Torah, #Halacha, #Q&A, #Jewish, #Halacha, #NetilatYadayim, #HandWashing, #Mikvah, #Rabbi, #Tzedakah ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, Paul concludes our series on forgiveness by unpacking the real cost of forgiving others.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you've been enjoying the Wednesday's Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

In this episode, Michal Carlock explores why personal growth always requires change—and why so many women resist it even when they know they're called for more.Drawing from her personal healing journey, faith, and leadership experience, Michal shares how understanding self-worth transforms the way we lead, love, and build. She opens up about how God's pursuit reshaped her identity, why healing is not optional for sustainable success, and how community accelerates transformation.She also shares the heart and mission behind Her Promise Circle Foundation, a nonprofit committed to removing barriers to wellness, mental health, and personal development for women—before burnout or crisis.This episode is for the woman who knows she's meant for more but feels stretched, stuck, or hesitant to invest in herself. Healing isn't a detour—it's the foundation.Because you are not broken. You are becoming.self-growth, women's wellness, faith & healing, women empowerment, mental health, leadership development, personal growth podcast, self-worth, community healing, Christian women leadersJoin us February 7th 2026 for HPC Weekend! bio.site/herpromisecircleFollow us on Instagram@Michal.Renee@HerpromisecircleAll Coaching, Booking, and Courseshttps://stan.store/michalreneeUpcoming Eventshttps://herpromisecircle.org/events-1Join or Refer someone You know who needs Her Promise Circle - https://herpromisecircle.org/eligibility-referralsChange isn't punishment—it's invitationHealing is essential for sustainable leadershipSelf-worth shapes every relationship you buildGod doesn't chase perfection—He restores identityVision grows when healing is prioritizedCommunity shortens the healing journeyInvesting in yourself is stewardship, not selfishnessTransparency creates trust and transformationGrowth requires honest self-reflectionYou are whole now, not “one day”“You are whole and complete now.”“God doesn't waste pain—He repurposes it.”“Healing is not a delay; it's alignment.”“Self-worth changes how you lead.”“Community is where healing accelerates.”00:00 Why Growth Always Requires Change02:51 The Heart Behind Her Promise Circle06:12 Self-Worth, Healing & Identity09:06 My Journey of Self-Discovery12:07 God's Pursuit & Personal Transformation14:58 Vision, Leadership & Alignment18:05 Why Community Is Essential for Healing20:58 Investing in Yourself Without Guilt23:53 What's Next for Her Promise Circle

Evin McMullen, co-founder and CEO of Billions Network, explores how identity for agents is going to unlock the next era of the Internet. She shares outcomes from collaborations with regulatory bodies and major companies (like HSBC and TikTok), along with their use of Zero Knowledge Proofs in proving you're human without giving up privacy. Key Takeaways: How Billions Network plans to save the Internet, starting first with scaling trust (while balancing convenience and privacy) The critical importance of identity verification in an increasingly AI-dominated digital landscape, and the biggest challenges to solving for this The risks for humanity if we don't achieve decentralized identity before AI and agents becomes ubiquitous Guest Bio: Evin McMullen is the CEO and co-founder of Billions Network, the first universal human and AI network. Billions Network is pioneering a mobile-first identity layer that verifies both humans and AI agents—proving uniqueness, KYC/AML status, location, age, or even machine reputation, all while preserving user privacy. Evin's previous work includes early blockchain development for retail and enterprise, and serving as CEO and founder of the verifiable data platform Disco.xy. She is a cofounder of DAO Jones and inkDAO, and an advisor to Boys Club. She is a graduate of Yale University. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

Today's sermon is for Epiphany 4 (A) and is titled What the Lord Requires. It was written by the Rev. Kirk Alan "Chief" Kubicek and read by the Rev. Danáe Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church's Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you'd rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcasting platform – and while you're at it, share it with a friend!

Segment 1 • Don't date to just find the right “vibes”… there are actual things that you should be looking for, as a believer, if you are dating. • The Bible doesn't speak directly to our experience of dating, but does direct us how to find a mate. • Want a marriage that lasts? Start asking better questions of a prospective spouse now. Segment 2 • Date for more than meets the eye: looks fade and even personalities can change • If he won't lead now, don't assume he magically will later. • Beware of dating when you are vulnerable - you won't be in the right frame of mind to make big decisions Segment 3 • Todd reviews a book on assurance: “Resting In Sovereign Grace” by pastor Joshua Banks. • You're not saved because of your performance, but because of Christ's performance on your behalf. • No Christian has ever been saved by the strength of their faith, but by the object that they place their faith in: Christ. Segment 4 • Todd reviews Nate Pickowicz's book, “Overcoming the Darkness” • Sometimes our emotional lows are more than just a bad day, and we need to be aware of prolonged seasons of emotional darkness. • There are real causes of spiritual depression that can be discovered and addressed. ___ 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!

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Internal medicine and functional medicine physician Shiv K. Goel discusses his article "Mind-body connection in chronic disease: Why traditional medicine falls short." Shiv explores the limitations of conventional medical models that focus solely on acute intervention while ignoring the emotional roots of chronic conditions. He shares the compelling story of Linda whose physical ailments were deeply connected to decades of suppressed grief and trauma. The conversation delves into the science of psychoneuroimmunology and how unprocessed emotions get stored in the body's tissues eventually manifesting as disease. Shiv explains why true healing involves not just medication but also meditation and somatic therapy to rewrite the body's internal narrative. Listen to discover how changing your consciousness can fundamentally alter your biological reality. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

Bernays Obtained Consent Because Evil Requires the Sanction of the Victim  Crrow777 We are fast approaching the stage of the ultimate inversion: the stage where the government is free to do anything it pleases, while the citizens may act only by permission; which is the stage of the darkest periods of human history, the stage (more...)