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The Tudors were infamous for their brutal punishments, but none were more terrifying than the full traitor's death—hanging, drawing, and quartering. Reserved for those guilty of high treason, this gruesome execution was designed not just to punish but to serve as a chilling warning to all.   But what did it actually involve? Step by horrifying step, I'll take you through the brutal process—from being dragged through the streets to the unimaginable suffering of disembowelment, and finally, the gruesome fate of the traitor's body. This is not for the faint-hearted!   - Who suffered this terrifying fate? - Why was it carried out in such a public spectacle? - And what made this punishment so feared in the Tudor era?   Stay tuned until the end—because this is just the beginning. In Part 2, I'll be covering other brutal execution methods, including beheading, boiling alive, and pressing to death.   If you found this podcast fascinating, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more gripping Tudor history!   #TudorHistory #HangingDrawingQuartering #BrutalExecutions #DarkHistory #Tudors #HistoryLovers #MedievalPunishments #GruesomeHistory #Treason #AnneBoleynFiles

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for April 25th Publish Date:  April 25th    Commercial: TOP TECH MECHANICAL From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, April 25th and Happy Birthday to Barbara Streisand I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Cobb Schools Rehires Coaches; Approves Tentative Budget, K-9s 15th Annual Rotary Club of North Cobb Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival 2025 Glover Park Concert Series Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on giving community talks All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL STORY 1: Cobb Schools Rehires Coaches; Approves Tentative Budget, K-9s Cobb Superintendent Chris Ragsdale presented a $1.86 billion tentative budget, approved unanimously by the school board, which includes a 4.6% step raise for eligible employees and increased safety spending. The board also approved $450,000 for additional Vapor Wake K-9s to enhance school security. Ragsdale announced the rehiring of two Campbell High School coaches after an investigation into their nonrenewal. Other approvals included $19 million for Tapp Middle School renovations, $1.7 million for school buses, and a $439,497 video scoreboard for Walton High School. STORY 2: 15th Annual Rotary Club of North Cobb Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival The 15th annual Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival, hosted by the Rotary Club of North Cobb, takes place May 9-10 at Logan Farm Park in Acworth. This free event features BBQ competitions, including the "Lord of the Wings" on May 9 at 6 p.m. and the "People’s Choice BBQ" on May 10 at noon, with tickets available for tastings. Attendees can enjoy live music, a Kids’ Zone, a Beer Garden, and a Georgia Grown Gift Market. Reserved tables and VIP packages are available. Proceeds support the Rotary Club’s community initiatives. STORY 3: 2025 Glover Park Concert Series The 2025 Glover Park Concert Series kicks off April 25 in Marietta Square, featuring free concerts at 8 p.m., rain or shine. Performers include The Bourbon Brothers (Rat Pack tribute) on April 25, Canyonland (California Country Rock) on May 30, Smokey Jones (Classic Country) on June 27, The Stranger (Billy Joel tribute) on July 25, Soul Cartel (Funk & Soul) on Aug. 22, and Davis and the Love (Pop Hits) on Sept. 26. Presented by the Downtown Marietta Development Authority and the City of Marietta, personal tables and sectioning off areas are prohibited. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  Break: Ingles Markets 10 STORY 4: UPDATE: Cobb County Confirms Data Breach, Notifies 10 Affected Individuals Cobb County servers were breached last month, compromising the private data of 10 individuals, including three county employees. The county detected the unauthorized access on March 21, leading to several days of server downtime for security assessments. While the exact data stolen varies by individual, the county is offering identity theft protection and credit monitoring if needed. The FBI has been notified, and the investigation is ongoing. Cobb officials emphasized their commitment to data security and have begun notifying affected individuals, with further updates expected as the situation develops. STORY 5: 30 Years, 50 Vendors, Endless Flavor: Taste of Marietta Returns Sunday The 30th annual Taste of Marietta food festival takes place Sunday, April 27, at Marietta Square, expecting over 50,000 attendees. Featuring 50 local restaurants like Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q and Piastra, the event offers dishes priced from $2 to $10. Guests can enjoy live entertainment, a kids' alley, and vendor competitions for awards like "Tastiest Taste" and "Best Comfort Food." A new VIP lounge at Boxwood Social Hall offers air-conditioning, private restrooms, live music, and an open bar for $89. Admission is free, with road closures around the Square. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Break: TIDWELL TREES And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on giving community talks We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. 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The 2025 Clark County Fair will feature headline concerts by Brothers Osborne, George Thorogood, and Kansas during its opening weekend. Reserved tickets go on sale Friday, April 25. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/people/entertainment/brothers-osborne-george-thorogood-and-the-destroyers-and-kansas-coming-to-clark-county-fair/ #ClarkCountyWa #localnews #ClarkCountyFair #BrothersOsborne #GeorgeThorogood #KansasBand #fairconcerts #Washingtonstate

"Have you ever found yourself in a showdown over a parking spot?" This episode of The Ben and Skin Show kicks off with a hilarious and relatable parking dilemma that Ben Rogers faced. Tune in as Ben, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray navigate the chaos of reserved parking spots at iHeart, sharing their funniest and most frustrating moments.Skin recounts his encounter with a woman who parked in his reserved spot, leading to an amusing confrontation. "I pulled up, and she was looking at me, and I was, like, kind of waving at her. And she's like, 'What?'"The hosts discuss the VIP parking spots at iHeart, revealing who gets the prime spots and the humorous politics behind it. "All of the premier talents at iHeart, the VIPs, get reserved Don't miss out on the laughs and behind-the-scenes stories from your favorite radio personalities! Subscribe to The Ben and Skin Show, leave a review, and share this episode with your friends. Join the fun and stay tuned for more hilarious moments and intriguing discussions.

Send us a textIn this video, JT from EXJW Critical Thinker breaks down the absurdity behind the Jehovah's Witness belief of the 144,000 — a symbolic number that they treat like an actual headcount for heaven.For over a century, the Watchtower has kept followers focused on this limited number, creating pressure, confusion, and division. With the memorial season bringing in record numbers and a heavy push to recruit old contacts, it's time to call it what it is: a number game that's gone too far.Join us as we expose the satire behind the 144,000 doctrine and why it leaves no seats in heaven for anyone outside their ranks. If you've ever questioned this teaching or felt the weight of their man-made restrictions, this one's for you.✅ Subscribe for more EXJW Critical Thinker videos.✅ Share your experience in the comments below.✅ Check out our related video: The 144,000 Explained (Full Deep Dive) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnL0hqDHc2I&t=249s]Join us behind the scenes on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/exjwcriticalthinker Support the show

Enjoy some toe-tappin' tunes at the Floresville Opry on Thursday, May 1, from 6-9:15 p.m. in the Wilson County Expo and Community Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. Don't miss out on a night filled with classic country music by Bob Appel and the Floresville Opry House Band. Setups, soft drinks, desserts, and concessions will be available in addition to a silent auction. Attendees can bring their own adult beverages. A grilled pork steak dinner by Malcher's Catering will also be available for . General admission is . Reserved tables, which seat eight, are available for 0. Proceeds benefit the...Article Link

Channel Partners 2025 | By Doug Green “Channel Partners is my favorite week of the year,” said Michael Day, Head of Channel for GoTo, kicking off our conversation at one of the telecom industry's most energized events. “I always call this the Super Bowl for the channel.” And this year, GoTo came ready to play. GoTo, known for its legacy brands like LogMeIn and products such as Rescue and Grasshopper, made waves at Channel Partners with a suite of AI-powered solutions aimed squarely at solving one of the most pressing problems in customer experience: making customers feel seen, known, and understood—without losing the human touch. AI for Auto Dealers, Built to Scale While GoTo is a horizontal platform serving sectors from healthcare to education, Day spotlighted GoTo's deep investment in the automotive vertical, where the company now powers what may be the largest installed base of unified communications and contact center technology for dealerships. “The recent enhancements to our automotive platform allow dealers to do more than just answer calls,” said Day. “They now have tools to delight customers—whether they're buying a car, getting service, or just dreaming about their next road trip.” By integrating GoTo's UCaaS and CCaaS tools into mission-critical dealership systems, auto retailers can recognize a customer by name, know their purchase history, and respond through the customer's preferred channel—be it phone, web, or social media. Meet the AI Receptionist At the heart of this rollout is GoTo's new AI Receptionist, currently available in five languages and expanding fast. Unlike traditional IVR systems, the AI Receptionist understands natural language, detects sentiment, and knows when to bring in a human. It doesn't just route calls—it enhances the employee experience by freeing up staff to focus on more complex tasks, while maintaining a high level of customer care. “AI won't replace humans,” Day emphasized. “But it will make them more effective.” Internal Proof, Real-World Confidence GoTo has already road-tested this tech on its own platform. With over 100,000 Grasshopper users—mostly solo entrepreneurs or small businesses—GoTo used its AI stack to resolve 30% of support calls without human intervention. The remaining 70%? Reserved for the nuanced, high-touch conversations AI isn't meant to handle. “That's why we're confident,” said Day. “This isn't a roadmap product. It's live. It's working. And it's already winning business—right here on the show floor.” MSPs, LogMeIn, and the Power of GoPilot The momentum isn't limited to voice. GoTo's MSP-focused tools, still branded under the trusted LogMeIn name, now feature GoPilot, an AI engine embedded in RMM and remote support tools. It enables faster scripting, real-time language translation, and seamless issue resolution—breaking down communication barriers across global IT environments. “MSPs love these tools,” Day said. “They're seeing what AI can do for support, and they're turning that into value for their customers.” One Brand, Many Strengths While the LogMeIn name still resonates in IT circles, Day made clear that all of this innovation rolls up under one umbrella: GoTo. Whether it's UC, contact center, or IT management, GoTo's channel-first strategy is designed to empower partners with tools that are ready to sell, support, and scale—today. Learn more at GoTo.com.  

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Enjoy some toe-tappin' tunes at the Floresville Opry on Thursday, April 3, from 6-9:15 p.m. in the Wilson County Expo and Community Center, 435 S.H. 97 E. in Floresville. Doors open at 5 p.m. Don't miss out on a night filled with classic country music by Bobby Marquez and the Floresville Opry House Band. Setups, soft drinks, desserts, and concessions will be available in addition to a silent auction. Attendees can bring their own adult beverages. A beef tips over rice dinner by Patnas Catering will also be available for . General admission is . Reserved tables, which seat eight,...Article Link

It's Texas major season! I'll be interviewing some of the recent champions, and first up is Cambrey Wilson. She just took home Reserve Grand Champion barrow at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo with her crossbred pig, Howard. (Got to love that name!) Fun fact, Howard was actually raised by some friends of ours here in Iowa. We'll talk about how an Iowa-bred pig ended up in Cambrey's hands, along with what it takes to make a winner.

In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page welcome Ruben Bristian, co-founder of Krown Themes, to discuss the intricacies of Shopify theme development. Ruben shares his journey from WordPress to Shopify, the challenges of adapting to Liquid, and the importance of understanding merchant needs. The conversation delves into the theme development process, including design collaboration, quality assurance, and the impact of new Shopify features. Ruben emphasizes the balance between creating user-friendly themes for merchants while also considering the developer experience. The episode concludes with insights on the evolving landscape of Shopify themes and the importance of accessibility and market trends in development.Takeaways- The importance of understanding merchant needs in theme development.- Accessibility is a continuous improvement area in theme design.- Quality assurance involves feedback from support teams and demo stores.- The development process is iterative and involves collaboration with designers.- Shopify themes must balance simplicity and functionality for merchants.- New features in Shopify can impact existing themes significantly.- Developers should consider the user experience when building themes.- Market trends influence the features included in themes.- Ruben's team focuses on creating unique solutions for niche markets.Timestamps00:00 Ruben Bristian's Journey to Shopify Development09:18 The Evolution of Shopify Themes19:11 Theme Development Process and Challenges29:16 Focus on Merchant Needs and Accessibility32:34 Adapting to Shopify Updates35:56 Feature Selection and Merchant Needs39:13 Building Unique Features and Market Gaps42:06 Submission Process to Shopify44:29 Development Tools and Frameworks49:17 Collaboration and Design Process57:35 Personal Updates and Picks of the Week59:15 Shopify's Theme Submission Process and Naming ChallengesFind Ruben Online- Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubenbristian/- Website - https://www.krownthemes.com/- Shopify listings - https://themes.shopify.com/designers/krownthemesDev Changelog- Flow: Template extensions no longer block deploys - https://shopify.dev/changelog/flow-template-extensions-no-longer-block-deploys- Liquid arrays now support the find, find_index, has, and reject filters - https://shopify.dev/changelog/liquid-arrays-now-support-the-find-findindex-has-and-reject-filters- No-op for unchanged metafields and metaobjects - https://shopify.dev/changelog/no-op-for-unchanged-metafields-and-metaobjects- Reserved prefix protection for metafields and metaobjects - https://shopify.dev/changelog/reserved-prefix-protection-for-metafields-and-metaobjectsPicks of the Week- Ruben - Newborn! - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infant- Karl - Severance on Apple TV - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Severance_(TV_series)- Taylor - Person of Interest - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Person_of_Interest_(TV_series)Signup for Liquid Weekly NewsletterDon't miss out on expert insights and tips—subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this delivered right to your inbox each week - https://liquidweekly.com/

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Reserved for the most sadistic and heartless of DMs, the green dragon is a must-have centerpiece for any campaign designed to break the hearts--and possibly psyches--of RPG players. Join us as we dive into the lore surrounding the suave, sinister, sadistic green dragon. Oh, and remember to like, share, leave a review, all that good stuff.Connect with us: teachersinthedungeon on Instagram and Facebook, @dungeonteachers on X, and teachersinthedungeon@gmail.com

This week, host Pratyush Deep is joined by Newslaundry reporters Avdhesh Kumar and Basant Kumar.Avdhesh reported on how voters in Delhi's 12 reserved seats voted in the recent polls. He explains that despite the AAP's massive defeat, a large section of Dalit voters continued to vote for the party.Basant was on the ground in Prayagraj reporting on the stampede at the Mahakumbh. He says the Uttar Pradesh government wasn't being transparent about the actual death toll, and that it failed to manage the crowds that day. Tune in.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:17 - Delhi's reserved seats00:16:06 - Death toll in Kumbh00:38:57 - RecommendationsRecommendationsAvdheshDelhi के जेबकतरे कैमरे पर क्या बोले? सुनिए नशे और चोरी की कहानी, कैसे करते हैं पुलिस से डील?BasantSanam Teri KasamPratyushScam Inc from The EconomistJailed for ‘kidnapping' her own child, a homeless woman's long road to justiceProduced and edited by Saif Ali Ekram, recorded by Anil Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After some brutal losses and questionable wins this team is still (somehow) in a playoff hunt, key players have been injured and star players are still missing. How will this team succeed with 24 games left?

Find love for all of you, especially your nerdy, quiet, slow, reserved, calm, introspective self.  We don't talk about it enough, but the introverted, nerdy, quiet and unsocial is SO important. AND so amazingly enjoyable, when we learn to enjoy our own company.  1-1 conversations, intimacy, feelings, sensations, mindfulness, yoga, meditation, birds, quiet, cuddles, candles, fireplaces, the sky, clouds floating in the wind, sunsets, trees, drawing, painting, singing, laying in the grass, being quiet together, reading a book, classical music, mindful movement, thai chi, chi gong, mountains, hiking, nature, petting an animal, board games, roleplay, 1-1 sports, creativity, creation, writing, listening, observing, research, analysis, planning, tidying, cleaning, floating in water, sauna, baths, showers, sleep, rest, cooking, a deserted beach... You name it.  There are so many amazing things that are introverted.  And so many great minds that are introverted.  Many of them that we too rarely listen to. Shut up long enough for them to open their mouths.  In a load world, the magic of the introverted is often overlooked. Even deserted beaches are filling up with bars and music.  If we pay attention to the actions of the introvert, we might actually want to follow them. Let them lead. Help us get in contact with ourselves, this moment and our bodies.  SLOW DOWN... Take a breath. Listen. Give space to others.    I am Therese Fallentin and this is The Gutfeeling podcast. You can read about me and the Podcast at https://magefolelsen.com/hjem    and about me and my services (waiting for my domain :-D) at https://herring-tambourine-n2td.squarespace.com/    and find me in video format at youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@TheGutFeeling_Therese  https://youtu.be/dVvljWnerfo    Make yourself a glorious day ya all.    #introvert #extrovert #confidence #selflove #rest #mindfulness #slowdown #innerpeace #meditation #breath #quiet #reserved #shy   

Wisdom. Most of us would say we possess some measure of it. And yet, we would probably all sign up for more, if it didn't prove so, well… elusive? Unattainable? Reserved for the “truly spiritual”?  What if our desire for wisdom led us to look for the right answers in the wrong places? What if wisdom was accessible to anyone who asks? Most importantly, how do we get this wisdom that is not of the world? Gospel Spice Ministries invite you to ponder the wisdom of the book of Proverbs through a Christocentric perspective over the next few weeks. We promise spiritual flavor explosions steeped in the biblical concepts of hope, faith, and joy in the Lord. Make sure to check out the optional-but-oh-so-helpful mini e-book to go along with the series at gospelspice.com/wisdom Every week, we invite you to meet a fictional character who teaches us much about God. Today, meet Lauren. Lauren is a talented interior designer, and she knows it. That's why she hates it when an outsider tries to teach her something in her field of expertise. It happened just recently again when Mary and Bob gave her advice on how to use color to accent a room. That conversation drove her crazy. She respectfully tuned out their poor advice while mentally listing superior alternatives, before sharing that list with them. She did them a favor—their silence was proof of approval. Or take the other day, when she was asked to volunteer to help clean the church kitchen after an event. That made her angry. Don't they know she has important things to do with her time, and better ways to use her gifts? For example, she recently met with this famous movie star and they really hit it off. She loves telling people how she, Lauren, gave sensible advice to this actress for her next role. See, she has more important things to do. She encourages her tendency to compare to others, in every area. She sees it as a competitive spirit. Comparison has been encouraged by her teachers and her parents as far as she can remember. She truly believes it's the path to personal growth—when you measure yourself up against others, and increasingly notice progress. Since comparing is a source of growth, she does others a favor by flaunting her latest success. She just lost 15 lbs and is letting everyone know. She would not mention the actual weight loss, but her tight-fitting clothes show the progress well enough. She has noticed the appreciative looks around her at the firm. She is proud to know she is inspiring them to try too. God knows some of them could use some weight loss too—take Sharon and Kim, for example. She got aggravated with that stupid Bill at work recently, who dared hint that she was judgmental. What a complete idiot. But here is the truth: if people don't have their act together, that's because either they're not trying hard enough, or they choose to rely on others rather than work hard. She makes a point of never asking anyone for help. What would they think? She prides herself on her humility. Take her house, for example. Considering her status and salary at the designing firm, she could afford a much bigger one. So, there. Plus, she is at church most Sundays. They should be grateful, because here's the honest truth: that church really is not half as good as it could be. Hum… maybe she will give the head pastor some much-needed advice next time she sees him. Our world is full of Laurens. Do you know one? She might never have heard a key Scriptural message from proverbs: God gives grace to the humble, but justice to the proud. Jesus Himself, in Matthew 7:1-2, warned us that we will be judged by the very standard we use to judge others. God won't even pull up the ten commandments; He will look at how we treated others, and that will be the basis of how He treats us. A sobering thought. Indeed, it is a terrifying thought, apart from the grace of God. Mark Twain famously said, “It's not the parts of the Bible I can't understand that bother me; it's the parts that I do understand.” The way I see it? Anything short of begging for grace is sheer folly. In our previous article and podcast episode, we focused on fear, and we saw that fear stems from a deflated view of God. Today, we see that pride stems from an inflated view of self. French is going to come to our help by showing us that bad pride always stems from comparison. In French, we have two words for your one English word “pride.” Orgueil (pronounced [ɔʁɡœj]) is always negative, and it is always pride in relation to someone else: it's comparing to others, and coming out on top. Conversely, fierté (pronounced [fjɛʁ.te]) is generally in relation to yourself. You are your own standard, and you measure improvement against yourself. It is much more positive. Orgueil and fierté  teach us that true pride is humble because it knows its limits and surrenders to God. The true glory of mankind is not to seek glory for ourselves—that is worldly pride. Humans are truly glorious when we seek to know God. Our purpose and identity are found, not in pridefully seeking to make ourselves equal to God, but in seeking to know God. Humble pride seeks not to be God, but to know Him. As believers, we have an awe-inspiring privilege: we are beckoned to enter the Throne Room boldly… on our knees. That is pride rooted in humility; it is God-dependence rooted in gratitude. When we approach the Throne to pray, for others and for ourselves, we nurture humility which, in turn, breeds gratitude and compassion. Pride cannot pray. Therefore, prayer is the antidote to our all-pervasive pride; prayer is both the soil and fruit of humility. You can't enter the Throne room without being captivated by the beauty of the Sovereign. His beauty is supremely displayed in the Son, the radiance of the Father's glory (Hebrews 1:3) cloaked in the humility of human flesh (Philippians 2:5). The Book of Proverbs highlights the wisdom that is from above: a crucified Lord, foolishness to the proud but salvation to the humble. Take a listen to the Gospel Spice Podcast, Episode 379, to further ponder the beauty of our Lord's humility. Make sure to check out the optional-but-oh-so-helpful mini e-book to go along with the series at gospelspice.com/wisdom We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? Click here: gospelspice.com/blog Identity in the battle | Ephesians https://www.podcastics.com/episode/74762/link/ Centering on Christ | The Tabernacle experience https://www.podcastics.com/episode/94182/link/ Shades of Red | Against human oppression https://www.podcastics.com/episode/115017/link/ God's glory, our delight  https://www.podcastics.com/episode/126051/link/   Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

SHOW DESCRIPTION In this power-packed episode, business mentor and community building expert Haley Westfall reveals how to transform your event attendance into meaningful relationships and profitable opportunities. Learn why most people fail to see ROI from networking events and discover actionable strategies to maximize your investment in in-person connections. Whether you're an extrovert or introvert, you'll walk away with practical tools to make every event count. FEATURED EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT The Table Experience Live Dates: February 21st-22nd, 2024 Location: Saltbox in Tempe, Arizona Website: thetableexperiencelive.com Ticket Options: Signature Experience ($497) Entry to general sessions & access to intimate expert roundtables Access to private online community (pre and post-event) Lunch, snacks + beverages both days Curated networking opportunities throughout the 2-day event Ultimate Experience ($997) - Limited Availability Everything in Signature Experience, plus: Reserved front-of-house seating Exclusive VIP Happy Hour at Industrious (food + bar included) Complimentary headshot by Spark Brand Creative Exclusive sponsor-curated swag bag Intimate fireside chat opportunities with speakers Special Offer: $100 off ticket price (promo code coming soon) Join Ati Grinspun, Haley Westfall, and other industry leaders for an immersive two-day experience designed to transform how you build meaningful business relationships. GUEST BIO Haley Westfall is a business mentor and community building expert with over 20 years of corporate leadership experience. As the founder of The Table and co-founder of Collab Culture, she specializes in bringing people together in meaningful ways that create massive growth in their bottom line. Based in Arizona, Haley's approach proves that you can love making money while genuinely loving and connecting with people. EPISODE TOPICS COVERED Understanding Event ROI: Beyond immediate transactions Strategic Networking: Creating event-specific action plans Personal Brand Alignment: Choosing the right events and connections The FOMO Factor: Avoiding misaligned investments Introvert vs. Extrovert Strategies: Customizing your approach Building Lasting Relationships: The power of authentic connections Follow-up Mastery: Turning connections into opportunities ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS Pre-Event Strategy Assess your current business needs and goals Research attendees and speakers Create specific, measurable networking objectives During the Event Focus on genuine connections over transactions Ask unique questions beyond "What do you do?" Challenge yourself with specific networking goals Post-Event Success Implement a structured follow-up system Maintain long-term relationship building Convert connections into collaborative opportunities QUOTABLE MOMENTS "People buy from people. So pretty much everything that I buy for the most part, especially in the small business landscape, I either am personally invested in the person's story, I know them, or they have a strong personal brand." - Haley Westfall "We have to be willing to sow the seeds for the long-term harvest, not what that immediate gratification that we all want." - Haley Westfall CONNECT WITH HALEY WESTFALL Instagram: @thehalewestfall Website: thetableexperiencelive.com CONNECT WITH ATI Instagram: @ati.grinspun Website: https://atigrinspun.com/ Take the Profitable Personal Brand Quiz: https://atigrinspun.com/quiz/ Book a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/atigrinspun/discoverychat EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 0:01 - Introduction and event monetization teaser  0:37 - Haley introduces herself and her background  1:20 - Common mistakes people make at networking events  3:42 - Discussion on personal brand alignment  5:13 - The importance of knowing what you need from events  10:19 - Example of strategic networking at Powerhouse event  14:58 - Discussion of The Table Experience event  21:17 - How to get ROI from events  27:22 - The importance of follow-up after events  29:28 - Where to find Haley and event details ABOUT YOUR HOST Ati Grinspun is your host and resident Personal Brand Whiz at the 'Be You Brand' podcast. From world champion flair bartender to portrait photographer to personal branding photographer to coaching hundreds of women building profitable brands, Ati brings a unique perspective and no-nonsense approach to helping women entrepreneurs build their dream brands. ABOUT THE SHOW The Be You Brand podcast is for the Woman entrepreneur, business owner or founder looking to build that million dollar personal brand, mindset, income and impact. If you're ready to stop the doubt, beat the imposter syndrome and finally show the world all your potential while building a brand, business and life you love, this show is for you.   Additional Resources: Personal Brand Clarity Masterclass: HERE Stand Out Masterclass: HERE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/personalbrandingforwomenpreneurs

Wisdom. Most of us would say we possess some measure of it. And yet, we would probably all sign up for more, if it didn't prove so, well… elusive? Unattainable? Reserved for the “truly spiritual”?  What if our desire for wisdom led us to look for the right answers in the wrong places? What if wisdom was accessible to anyone who asks? Most importantly, how do we get this wisdom that is not of the world? Gospel Spice Ministries invite you to ponder the wisdom of the book of Proverbs through a Christocentric perspective over the next few weeks. We promise spiritual flavor explosions steeped in the biblical concepts of hope, faith, and joy in the Lord. Make sure to check out the optional-but-oh-so-helpful mini e-book to go along with the series at gospelspice.com/wisdom Today, Stephanie takes us deep into the topics of fear, insecurities and anxiety in order to ponder the Christ-centered alternative: faith and trust. Many proverbs are centered on the concept of fear--both as something to avoid when it is the fear of man, and as something to nurture when it is the fear of God. What do these proverbs mean, and what can they teach us today? As has now become our habit, we start off by meeting a fictional character who embodies the traits we will be pondering today. Her name is Jessica, and she tries hard to please everyone! Stephanie takes us to a profound quote by Thomas Chalmers about the "expulsion power of a new affection" as the underlying secret to replace fear by faith. We examine fear to conclude that it is always a secondary motivation in the transformation process, and that growing in faith makes for a much more powerful vector of transformation. Faith predates the fall in the garden, but fear follows it. Therefore, in Christ we are given the opportunity to return to our deepest roots, restoring the harmony of our intimacy with the Father in the garden, and even more. Because of the transformative power of faith in Christ, we can become salt and light--this is actually the context of Jesus' famous teaching about our identity as salt of the earth and light of the world! We ponder that genuine faith and trust in God are only possible when we rejoice and delight in God first, and foremost, and, actually, all in all. Faith is grounded in who God is; fear is grounded in who we are in our own eyes, or in the eyes of the world. We examine this powerful thought by Saint Augustine, that challenges us to give up the "fruitless joys we are afraid to lose" in order to "embrace the joy-filled fruit we cannot lose." We do this, by looking at Peter's faith when he dared to step out of the boat. Will we dare to step out of our own boats in faith, keeping our eyes on the One who holds our hand? This event in Peter's life teaches us that, if we have faith in mankind, we will have the fear of man; but if we have faith in God, then we will cultivate the only healthy fear: the fear of God, which is the "beginning of wisdom" and the "beginning of knowledge" as Proverbs teach us. So, what is the fear of God? How can it be good, since we've expounded on fear being bad, so far? It requires a look at who God is. His preeminence in presence, power, goodness, justice, love, patience and kindness set Him so very much apart, that He is a category all His own. To be "set apart" literally is the root of the word "holy." The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge because God is a category all His own, and we cannot fear Him as we fear man. It's not the same fear because it's not the same category. The fear of God is wise because it is awe and reverence and worship and adoration--not cowering in fear of getting hurt by a vengeful tyrant. God's identity makes Him trustworthy and, therefore, make His guidance much sought after. We end with yet another favorite quote of Stephanie's, "complaint supposes ill-usage." If we complain that God has not come through for us (as we all are prone to do!) we basically state that God is out to get us, or that He does not have our best interest at heart; that He behaves towards us with ill-will. When we take time to think this through, we realize it is not consistent with who we know God to be. In other words, complaining against God is always rooted in a faulty understanding of His grace and heart on our behalf. It means we can correct our faulty view, and therefore grow in joy and contentment! What a delightful prospect. Such promises are NOT for the fearless, perfect version of you, some time in the future. They are for you TODAY, as you are, imperfections and all. And that is the best news we can hear all day! If it is true that we become what we behold, then behold Christ. Anything lower is beneath you as a royal priesthood, adopted child of God. MORE ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODE | MEET JESSICA! So, today, meet Jessica. It's been a long weekend for Jessica, and she's glad to be back home. She's dirty, sweaty, smelly, and exhausted. The family went camping—the kids had been begging for months, and her husband had gotten new gear, including a comfortable sleeping pad for her. He knew how much she values her comfort. What he doesn't know is how viscerally Jessica hates camping. He wouldn't know, of course, because she makes a point of not letting her preferences get in the way of theirs. That's what a good wife and mom does, right? Actually, the family loved it so much, they agreed to go again next month. She agreed to go, too. She is not looking forward to it, but it's vastly preferable to being home alone all weekend anyway. Jessica is extremely loyal to her loved ones. She asks their opinion about everything before making a decision, and then asks their feedback about everything she has done. She enjoys being with them 24/7. Actually, one of her greatest fears, causing sheer panic at the thought, is to be alone all weekend at home. She would hate that even more than camping. Her loyalty is one of her key defining traits, in her opinion. It's not just with family. Jessica prides herself on being a good friend and follower. She may not be gifted at taking initiative, but she thrives in following loyally. This means the occasional sacrifice, but isn't that what friends do for each other? And this applies to her church family, too. For example, she often gets called on to cook meals for her church body, when a new mom has a baby or when someone is sick. The truth is, she doesn't enjoy cooking at all. But Jesus said we are to bear our cross, right? Plus, they really need her. Jessica values looking young and good. She is always put together, with a smile on her face. Projecting such a confident image serves two purposes, in her mind: it makes Christ look good to outsiders, and it helps her avoid the anxiety she knows she would experience if she was seen at the grocery store with less than her best makeup and outfit on. With every passing year, she becomes more and more health conscious and seeks to ward off aging. She is always the first to get her flu shot. She eats well, knows all her vitamins, buys expensive anti-wrinkle cream, and exercises several times a week. Plus, it beats being home alone when the kids are at school and hubby is at work. She stay informed about what is happening in the world, and especially the tragedies of life. She spends a lot of time imagining how she would react if those calamities happened to her. Her mind always goes to the worst-case scenarios; she calls it wisdom in being well-prepared. She is not sure how that happens, but she always lands in the same hypothetical scene: what would happen if her husband died and she was left to fend for herself? She knows it does not sound very trusting in God, but she really doesn't know what to do about it. So, Jessica prays that the faith of her church friends will somehow rub off on her, because she does not seem to be able to muster much of it on her own. And in the meantime she seeks to forget her growing anxiety by numbing it with escapes to a world of make-believe: she spends a lot of her days watching innocuous shows on Netflix and reading copious amounts of romance fiction. And then there's always the escape of the ever-comforting deep house cleaning. She has more and more often found herself deep-cleaning at three in the morning when sleep would not come, despite the sleeping pills she's gotten accustomed to. House cleaning is soothing. As she is scrubbing the kitchen tile again, she wonders: is she living the best version of her life? What would you tell Jessica? Would you pick up a brush and join her on her kitchen floor? Would you make her a cup of tea and tell her to take a deep breath and chillax a little? Proverbs challenges us with two options when fear paralyses us: to numb it, or to expulse it. Proverbs 31:6-7 describes the numbing through wine and forgetfulness. Jessica would recognize herself there. The alternative to numbing is expulsing the fear. Thomas Chalmers writes in the 1750's about the “expulsion power of a new affection.” He means that removing fear is not enough; it needs to be replaced by something else: a deeper, more powerful affection. Jesus shared the story of the demon-possessed man who found himself in a worse situation when seven more demons came to invade the house that had been cleaned, but not filled (see Luke 11:24-26). In other words, fear is always a secondary motivation in the transformation process. It needs to be kicked out, but then the void left must be filled by something superior: faith and joy in God are the alternative proposed in Scripture. Joy is always a more powerful motivator than fear, because joy in God existed before the fall of man which ushered in fear. Joy in God predates fear in the garden of Eden. Joy in God will exist through all of eternity future when fear is but a dim memory. We will experience lasting change today when we choose to rejoice in God more than we choose to fear hypothetical scenarios, or even the consequences of our very real actions. Fear comes from a disordered life, which is the result of disordered loves. Jessica loves, but she loves disorderly. Her loyalty is sincere but misguiding. Fear and love cannot truly, deeply cohabitate in the same soul: perfect love drives out fear (1John 4:18, NIV). We see this most evidently in the relationship that God calls us to have with Him: we are called into the love of the Father, even more than we are called away from sin. Fear is self-centered, while faith is Christ-centered. Faith is grounded in who God is; fear is grounded in who I am on my own. The cure against anxiety and unbelief is not more information; it is joy in God. Faith and trust become more real when we choose to delight and rejoice in God, rather than fear our own inadequacies. This is what Jessica needs to discover. If you have faith in man, you will live in the fear of man; if you have faith in God, you will delight in the fear of God. Fearing God, in the Proverbial sense, is true wisdom (Proverbs 1:7, Psalm 110:10). Don't think of the “fear of God” as cowering before a powerful tyrant. The fear of God is a well-placed, reverent awe of His greatness and beauty and power. His great love does not preclude His majesty, but only enhances it. We must expulse fear, but we can only do so when we replace it with something more powerful and lasting: joyful faith in God. We are salt and light as result of experiencing the transformative glory of God through Christ. We invite you to discover Jessica's full story from fear to faith on the Gospel Spice Podcast this week, and to hear more about joyful faith in God as YOUR daily reality, starting today. Don't wait. God awaits you there. Make sure to check out the optional-but-oh-so-helpful mini e-book to go along with the series at gospelspice.com/wisdom   We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? 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In this episode, Junior reminisces about how he thought of doing so many things as a kid and grew up to do them. This podcast is not about flexing, but to illustrate how you can live your dreams and design your life the way you want to. Sacrifices always have to be made and you will sacrifice something in order to get something else. Just know that you can live your dreams and you can experience the very thing that you dream of. You live one time this way, that's all you get. Make the most out of whatever it is you want out of life. All you need to get started is a pen and a piece of paper. Remember the four pillars; affirmations, meditation, visualization, and vocalization. There is only the conscious the subconscious and the superconscious. If you would like to learn more or want to receive training from Junior, go to the website at www.hereforyoulifecoaching.com or write to Junior at junior@hereforyoulifecoaching.com Here For You Life Coaching is a Voicemaster Enterprises Company ©2025 All rights Reserved

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The mother and father of our house, Apostle Justin and Tanya, release on Exodus 30:11-38! Learning how to troubleshoot to rid ourselves of any residue of the old system of escape doctrine! Understanding Yeshua's response to escape temptation and relating it back to the tabernacle!

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.politix.fmIt's the first Politix podcast of Donald Trump's second presidency, and it began more or less how we expected: with a lot of bluster and bullshit, but also real demonstrations of lawlessness. Thanks John Roberts?In this episode, Matt and Brian discuss:* Trump's immigration executive orders, with a special focus on his effort to unilaterally suspend the Constitution's birthright citizenship guarantee;* Will Trump follow the law if and when this and other orders are enjoined by federal judges?* Why does birthright citizenship make the United States a better country?Then, behind the paywall, where does Trump's appetite for lawlessness leave things going forward? Will there be any consequence for his day-one decision to pardon over 1,500 January 6 insurrectionists, even exceptionally violent ones? Will Democrats come to the defense of any affected immigrants, or will they remain divided (as they were through the GOP push to pass the Laken Riley Act)? And why did Biden fritter away the lame duck period instead of doing more to protect the country?All that, plus the full Politix archive are available to paid subscribers—just upgrade your subscription and pipe full episodes directly to your favorite podcast app via your own private feed. Further reading:* Brian argues House Democrats should move to impeach Donald Trump over the January 6 pardons, even knowing Republicans will rally to protect him. * Matt on the basic fact that because Trump is so self-serving and dishonest, nobody actually knows what he's going to do. thinks Democrats can just follow Joe Manchin's lead. * Greg Sargent on Trump's executive order to declare illegal crossings an “invasion” and thus justify the deployment of troops to the southwestern border.

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Welcome to the first Chorus in the Chaos episode of 2025! In this free-for-all and wildly unpredictable roundtable, the guys tackle everything from church parking lot politics to brisket philosophy (fat cap up or down?). Blake spills the beans on his year-long carnivore diet transformation, and Grayson recounts a surreal dinner with a Mexican cartel member (yes, really).   We hope you enjoy this January 2025 edition of TCITC Roundtable.   For a limited time, The Chorus in the Chaos listeners get 10% off their purchase at Reformation Heritage Books! Use the coupon code: "CHORUS". While there, don't forget to check out the new Puritan Treasures For Today!   The Chorus in the Chaos Info: Website & Blog: www.chorusinthechaos.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chorusinthec... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chorus_in_the_chaos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chorusnthechaos Intro/Outro Music (by our good friend Nick Illes): https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tnsQ... Email: chorusinthechaos@email.com        

Wisdom. Most of us would say we possess some measure of it. And yet, we would probably all sign up for more, if it didn't prove so, well… elusive? Unattainable? Reserved for the “truly spiritual”?  What if our desire for wisdom led us to look for the right answers in the wrong places? What if wisdom was accessible to anyone who asks? Most importantly, how do we get this wisdom that is not of the world? Gospel Spice Ministries invite you to ponder the wisdom of the book of Proverbs through a Christocentric perspective over the next few weeks. We promise spiritual flavor explosions steeped in the biblical concepts of hope, faith, and joy in the Lord. Make sure to check out the optional-but-oh-so-helpful mini e-book to go along with the series at gospelspice.com/wisdom  How should we prioritize wisdom and holiness? Why should our lives aim to reflect our Lord's? Our intention is to create and nurture a lifelong quest to cultivate holy wisdom in practical ways by acquiring new perspectives on daily living and “being transformed by the renewing of our minds.” Biblical wisdom is irresistibly attractive because it centers on Jesus Christ. In this episode, we will learn to see our heart as the driver behind our will (yes, the pun is absolutely intended!) and how we can surrender our will to God's perfect wisdom from above the sun. Our will both shapes and is shaped by our identity, so we will wonder: how can we center our identity on Christ? We follow Lady Wisdom and Folly in the pages of Proverbs today. We look at seven things the Lord hates, and how they all speak of behavior-based identity. We see that the road of flattery and deceit leads to death, but the road of integrity and truth leads to life. Then, we dare to dive into what it means to consider Christ as our Bridegroom. How is He our spiritual Husband? What does it mean? What does Scripture teach on that? And how is a human marriage as God intends, between a man and a woman, a picture of His heavenly intention of a spiritual marriage between Christ and His bride, the Church universal composed of all the true believers across time and space? Proverbs provides us with two mirrors to understand life: the self-centered-love mirror, with a distorted reflection; or the Christ-centered-love mirror, which points to God. We end with a powerful word picture helping us see that we live inside the picture book of God's universe, where marriage and wisdom are but stick-figure picture of the true Reality, with a capital R, that awaits us beyond the book. We live inside this universe-book today, but the Holy Spirit beckons us already, in Christ and through wisdom, to peek over the edge of the page into the glorious bottomless infinity of God's weighty presence. Through the Book of Proverbs, God invites you to taste the intoxicating love of His Son through the Holy Spirit. Come and be filled. Taste and see that the Lord is good today! Each week, we will meet a fictitious character embodying a specific trait we hope to learn from. Comfort and forgetfulness, foolishness and lack of perspective, lust and envy, pride and arrogance, selfishness and self-centeredness, fear and anxiety, greed and vanity, deceit and manipulation. We have a rocky road ahead—where a glorious Savior awaits. And so today, meet Brian. Brian has a charming, magnetic personality. He is extremely pleasant in public company, and able to make fascinating conversation. This is due partly to his vast intelligence, and partly to his self-reliance and ability to perform well. He has cultivated his many talents in eclectic ways and has become accustomed to being admired for them. He plays the violin with quite some skill. His academic knowledge often makes him the most learned person in the room. He is well-traveled and loves to experience new foods at the latest fashionable restaurants in his little town. It started as a genuine quest for joy and happiness, and who could blame him? Over the years, he developed a craving for this feeling of superiority. He performed to cultivate the tinge of admiration in the voices of others. Adulation became the leitmotiv of his joy. He placed his hope in his super-sized abilities. He decided that his faith is best placed in himself. Brian's superior intelligence allowed him to outsmart most people with impunity: he realized he could get away with a great deal… and increase his status in people's eyes—and in his own eye. The deceit and will-full manipulation started innocently enough; it was lying for a good cause—at first. He loved feeling in control of his environment through flattery. Over time, his insatiable hunger to be admired and in control, because it was met with success, enticed him to come to a powerful conclusion: he was truly superior to others. He started having adulterous affairs to soothe his ever-growing right to be loved, admired, and in control. He craved that feeling of being the giver and the receiver of all things—to be a god, really. He was growing closer to divinity—ultimate in control and power and influence. For a while more, his self-deception worked well enough to mask the looming chasm of hopelessness. When it didn't, light drugs bridged the gap and helped Brian maintain his own self-image and deep-seated sense of superiority. Not to mention, drugs gave him reprieve from the stress of having to remember the many threads of deceit in his business and his personal life. He increased the dosage when he needed drugs to drown his own accusing conscience until he forgot its voice altogether. What a relief! Most recently, Brian has turned to more powerful drugs for yet one more reason: to dim the pain of wondering, deep down inside, if he is not as significant as he thinks he is. He is wondering if that is why he never really left his small hometown to try the “big leagues.” Better to be a large fish in a tiny pond, where he can use others as a self-reflecting mirror to boost his own self-proclaimed divinity. Brian's mom, his last advocate, keeps warning him to stay away from the lure of addiction to women and drugs. He ignores her. What does she know, the old hag? Unfortunately, he recently had to move in with her—he lost his business due to his drug addiction, and his latest wife just kicked him out after she found out he had slept with her best friend. He doesn't even remember why he had married her in the first place. Her loss. What would you tell Brian today? Like most of us, Brian desires hope and joy. He turned to deceit and manipulation because he thought he could control them into a fastpass to happiness. They appealed to him because his heart was rooted in the wrong quest—the quest for happiness within himself. Our quest is rooted in our identity, and Brian's identity is misplaced: he places his worth in himself. He has recently come to the unsettling realization that he might not be the equivalent of a modern-day god. He is created in the image of God, but he is not God. There is a world of difference. As believers in Christ, we all intend to build our life with hope, joy, and faith. Brian shows us that there are two paths we can take in this life: the first is the road of deceit and self-deception that ends in death. It has pitstops and long residencies in manipulation, lying and adultery. The second path is the road of integrity and truth that ends in life. It lingers in and develops self-sacrifice, love, and self-awareness. This second path teaches us that we discover who we are when we are loved for who we are. Brian never allowed anyone to love him for who he truly was, and he never even allowed himself to love himself as he was—warts and all. Brian doesn't see that our physical world with its longings and passions is but a picture book of the greater spiritual realities that tug at his heart. Our gifts and abilities and talents are shadows pointing to greater spiritual realities. Brian mistook his many talents for divinity. He mistook the shadow for the real thing. He is imago Dei, but he is not God. The Bible teaches that the universe is a stick-figure picture book to show us the great Reality of God. We humans live inside the picture book of the universe as the crowing act of creation. Our many abilities are shadows of a greater, spiritual reality—we are created in the image of God; we ourselves are not God. Imagine a children's book illustrating each alphabet letter with a corresponding word. Imagine you have never actually seen a duck, which is the photo for the letter D. Seeing the photo of the duck is not the same thing as actually experiencing the duck. Knowing it's not a donkey, a donut or a dandelion is not enough to know what a duck is. If you have never seen a duck in real life, you cannot say that the picture book is a satisfactory substitute. The picture book is only a sample of the true Reality, a stick-figure shadow of it. The universe points to the Reality of God, but it is not the same thing as experiencing God in His fullness. How tragic it would be to be content with the picture book when Reality awaits! Brian has mistaken the 2D-flat rendition of the duck for the real thing; he has confused his many-talents imago dei identity with being dei–being God. We have not yet experienced complete Reality. God is much more real, tangible and weighty than anything we have ever experienced on this side of the picture book. Unlike Brian, let us keep the eyes of our faith on the true foundation of our hope and joy. None of us has ever experienced the fullness of the presence of God. And yet, in Christ, the Holy Spirit beckons us through wisdom to peek over the edge of the page into the glorious, bottomless infinity of God's weighty glory and presence. Heaven and the material universe meet in Christ Jesus: God “has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word” (Hebrews 1:2b-3a, NIV). Christ is pure and glorious and enthralling and intoxicating with otherworldly beauty. He makes Himself ours, and He calls us His beloved, His cherished, His bride. That is the foundation of our identity. It is the only solid ground for life-giving, long-lasting, true-Reality hope, and faith, and joy. Make sure to check out the optional-but-oh-so-helpful mini e-book to go along with the series at gospelspice.com/wisdom  DISCOVER THE GOSPEL SPICE MINISTRIES The Gospel Spice Podcast is part of a larger range of tools given to you by Gospel Spice Ministries. In a nutshell, we exist to inspire Christ-followers to delight in God. In more details: we provide resources to empower Christian leaders across generational, social, ethnic and geographical boundaries towards more intimacy with Jesus Christ and discipleship effectiveness through a Biblical Christocentric foundation. The Gospel-Spice Ministries provide a safe environment for spiritual and community growth empowering people to know Christ more intimately, serve one another more powerfully, and reach the world for Jesus. PLAY IT FORWARD by SHARING the link with friends and family. PRAY IT FORWARD by praying for us and those you share it with! PAY IT FORWARD!! 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Wisdom. Most of us would say we possess some measure of it. And yet, we would probably all sign up for more, if it didn't prove so, well… elusive? Unattainable? Reserved for the “truly spiritual”?  What if our desire for wisdom led us to look for the right answers in the wrong places? What if wisdom was accessible to anyone who asks? Most importantly, how do we get this wisdom that is not of the world? Gospel Spice Ministries invite you to ponder the wisdom of the book of Proverbs through a Christocentric perspective over the next few weeks. We promise spiritual flavor explosions steeped in the biblical concepts of hope, faith, and joy in the Lord. Make sure to check out the optional-but-oh-so-helpful mini e-book to go along with the series at gospelspice.com/wisdom How should we prioritize wisdom and holiness? Why should our lives aim to reflect our Lord's? Our intention is to create and nurture a lifelong quest to cultivate holy wisdom in practical ways by acquiring new perspectives on daily living and “being transformed by the renewing of our minds.” Biblical wisdom is irresistibly attractive because it centers on Jesus Christ. Each week, we will meet a fictitious character embodying a specific trait we hope to learn from. Comfort and forgetfulness, foolishness and lack of perspective, lust and envy, pride and arrogance, selfishness and self-centeredness, fear and anxiety, greed and vanity, deceit and manipulation. We have a rocky road ahead—where a glorious Savior awaits. And so today, meet Samantha. Samantha goes to church every Sunday and tithes faithfully. She remembers the time when she accepted Christ with fondness and nostalgia—life was so simple then! She wonders sometimes: “Was is really the same me? When did my life become so busy?” She is married, raising two teenagers, and working full time. At work and at home, she is risk-averse and values intelligence. Having a backup plan seems common sense, and she prizes her own wisdom in making sure all the angles are always covered. Samantha has an active social life, between her husbands' business partners and her own friends and clubs, including her gym. She loves social media—such a great avenue to share her amazing life with the world, and to hear from her many friends! Samantha places a high premium on people's opinion of her. Actually, she might go as far as calling herself a people pleaser. She gives to a selection of charities when she gets their ask letters in the mail. She also spends quite a lot on herself, but she feels she deserves it. At church, she is always inspired by those who seem to have deep intimacy with God. She notices them everywhere—on the worship team, or sitting next to her during the message, or praying with one another between services. She wonders how they do it, but she would never actually ask them: what would they think? She knows she would probably benefit from spending more time with God than just at church on Sundays; but that will have to wait. All her friends seem to be running the same race; she figures it is the way life is. After all, she's already giving God a portion of her time and money. Recently, something quite undefinable has shifted. She feels it most when the busyness subsides for a moment. She finds herself increasingly critical of her husband and kids, and short of patience when they don't satisfy her expectations—which seems to be a more common occurrence. She finds herself looking forward to that glass of wine every night, just to unwind. She has slowly developed anxiety and seeks relief on her fridge's shelves. She has gained 18 pounds and lost countless hours to sleeplessness. And she is not feeling better. Her phone informs her weekly that her screen time increases in double digits. Apparently, she is seeking solace with her social media friends. It's hard to believe, because Facebook does not bring her the soothing forgetfulness it once did. She regularly leaves her social media scroll feeling restless and anxious at how she does not measure up anymore. What must her friends think? Hum. What do you think, dear reader? The world would tell us that Samantha is wise. She is hedging her bets. She is doing it all—the family, the career, the social life, the church attendance, the regular physical exercise. She has one foot firmly planted in the world, and the other tentatively resting on her Christian faith. What would the Book of Proverbs say to Samantha? Proverbs differentiate the wise from the simple, the fool and the wicked. It teaches us that the first step of wisdom is to unlearn the ways of the world—the very ones that are still so pervasive and influential in Samantha's life. Wisdom begins by unlearning the world's values to acquire humility. Proverbs highlights the path of the wise, rooted in humility and grounded in Christ. Humility is to see everyone the way God does. Proverbs is the Old Testament roadmap to Christlikeness, not primarily because it tells us how to live, but because it shows us the God who maps our road. Wisdom is available to all who seek it. It is rooted in a Biblical, Christocentric approach to God. Wisdom is a God-breathed process that will take us ever deeper into intimacy and wonder. The Book of Proverbs challenges us to pursue God as our highest goal. This is the wisest thing we could choose to do with our life. We invite you to discover the rest of Samantha's story, and the wisdom of God Himself in the pages of the Book of Proverbs on the Gospel Spice Podcast this week. Stephanie challenges us to ponder these nuggets of wisdom in Christ: Wisdom is genius.  Humility is heroic. Faith is daring. Love is extravagant. And, surrender to God is true boldness. Make sure to check out the optional-but-oh-so-helpful mini e-book to go along with the series at gospelspice.com/wisdom  DISCOVER THE GOSPEL SPICE MINISTRIES The Gospel Spice Podcast is part of a larger range of tools given to you by Gospel Spice Ministries. In a nutshell, we exist to inspire Christ-followers to delight in God. In more details: we provide resources to empower Christian leaders across generational, social, ethnic and geographical boundaries towards more intimacy with Jesus Christ and discipleship effectiveness through a Biblical Christocentric foundation. The Gospel-Spice Ministries provide a safe environment for spiritual and community growth empowering people to know Christ more intimately, serve one another more powerfully, and reach the world for Jesus. PLAY IT FORWARD by SHARING the link with friends and family. PRAY IT FORWARD by praying for us and those you share it with! PAY IT FORWARD!! Would you consider supporting this show today to help others enjoy it for free? It comes to you completely free, but is labor-intensive to produce, and we want to keep putting it in the ears of people! Gospel Spice Ministries is a non-profit organization registered under the tax-exempt 501c3 status. Your donations are tax-deductible under IRS Section 170. We want to be the best possible stewards of your financial support. All donations above our minimal operating costs go to Christian organizations fighting human trafficking. Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? Click here: gospelspice.com/blog (*ListenNotes ranking, 2023) Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

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In this week's episode your host, Spiritual Medium, Intuitive Healer and Mentor Jessica Meils reflects on the highs and lows of 2024 plus offers a quick tool to help you plant seeds with the Capricorn New Moon. ​​*Capricorn new moon​*Discipline of Saturn​*wisdom gathered while traveling ​*ancestral medicine and healing ​​ANNOUNCEMENTS! 1:1 mentorship's available! ​Join The Circle (IN PERSON) 4 spots left!​The Circle 1/8/25: In-person group offering led by Jessica Meils, designed to support your personal and spiritual growth, helping you build confidence in your intuitive and spiritual abilities. Through guided exercises, practice pairings, and a focus on ethics and boundaries, you'll deepen your self-awareness and hone your skills in a supportive, safe community. ​Reserved for up to 10 guests at a private location in Redondo Beach on 1/8 10-12pm. ​https://www.jessicameils.com/book​—————>​The Circle ONLINE EVENT 1/22/25 5-7pm PST​https://www.jessicameils.com/book​USE CODE: FIRST8 to save $8 to the first 8 participants​to sign up! ​Online group offering led by Jessica Meils, designed to support your personal and spiritual growth, helping you build confidence in your intuitive and spiritual abilities. Through guided exercises, practice pairings, and a focus on ethics and boundaries, you'll deepen your self-awareness and hone your skills in a supportive, safe community. Must attend the live class. All levels welcome.​Thank you to all who left the podcast a review and kind words. Your support means the world to me. If you would like to support the show, please do so by subscribing, leave a 5 star review and share with a friend or loved one.​STAY CONNECTED:​Follow me on Instagram: @peoplecallmejess​Work with me + Website: www.jessicameils.com

In this week's episode your host, Spiritual Medium, Intuitive Healer and Mentor Jessica Meils is joined with special guest Krista Cicale, aka Fozen Banana's on Instagram. Krista is a spiritual guide and recipe blogger. She empowers her audience to drown out the noise and connect with their inner wisdom because the power lies within. Using simple spiritual tools and practices - like short meditations, walks in nature or time in silence - she guides people to navigate everyday life without feeling stuck and to consistently return to themselves. She believes when you stay open, have fun, trust, and surrender, the magic begins to unfold! Let's dive in: * Discipline, taking risks and trusting the call to pivot. * Food as a spiritual experience. * Meditation with cooking, the art and creative process and healing. * Burn out, panic attacks, fear as a messenger. * How a meditation challenge awakened the call the shift. * How a reading led her to the Akashic records and training to become an Akashic Records Reader. * Coming out of the spiritual closet, teaching and spiritual offerings for others! * Signs, they are everywhere! Connect and learn with Krista! Instagram - @frozen_bananas_ Intuitive development classes and the 21-Day Meditation Challenge on my Teachable page: theempoweredschool.teachable.com/p/home All recipes - hellofrozenbananas.com ANNOUNCEMENTS! Join The Circle (IN PERSON) 5 spots left! The Circle 1/8/25: In-person group offering led by Jessica Meils, designed to support your personal and spiritual growth, helping you build confidence in your intuitive and spiritual abilities. Through guided exercises, practice pairings, and a focus on ethics and boundaries, you'll deepen your self-awareness and hone your skills in a supportive, safe community. Reserved for up to 10 guests at a private location in Redondo Beach on 1/8 10-12pm. https://www.jessicameils.com/book —————> The Circle ONLINE EVENT 1/22/25 5-7pm PST https://www.jessicameils.com/book USE CODE: FIRST8 to save $8 to the first 8 participants to sign up! Online group offering led by Jessica Meils, designed to support your personal and spiritual growth, helping you build confidence in your intuitive and spiritual abilities. Through guided exercises, practice pairings, and a focus on ethics and boundaries, you'll deepen your self-awareness and hone your skills in a supportive, safe community. Must attend the live class. All levels welcome. Thank you to all who left the podcast a review and kind words. Your support means the world to me. If you would like to support the show, please do so by subscribing, leave a 5 star review and share with a friend or loved one. STAY CONNECTED: Follow me on Instagram: @peoplecallmejess Work with me + Website: www.jessicameils.com

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In this week's episode your host, Spiritual Medium & Intuitive Healer Jessica Meils welcomes Capricorn season with special guest Kristen Urlacher, an Astro-Divenation Consultant. Together in this monthly series we've be exploring the 12 signs of the Zodiac. You are not just your planets. You are your whole wheel. Over the course of past 12 months, we've been following the Sun's transit through each of the 12 signs of the Zodiac, exploring not only the archetypical qualities of the signs but to also discuss tangible tools that best capture and channel their energy.  Let's dive in… Tools to support the season included:  • Ways to create influence through our 5 senses.  • Magical correspondences including stones, plants, and natural tokens. • Astrological remediation: How to use the nature of the signs to remediate-strengthen or balance- personal placements. Also Discussed: -Capricorn-the archetype -The planet Saturn- the qualities and teachings of the archetype. -Implementing patience and discipline. -Maturity and longevity. -Ambition and timing. Connect w. Kristen: https://kristenurlacher.com ANNOUNCEMENTS! Join The Circle (IN PERSON) 5 spots left! The Circle 1/8/25: In-person group offering led by Jessica Meils, designed to support your personal and spiritual growth, helping you build confidence in your intuitive and spiritual abilities. Through guided exercises, practice pairings, and a focus on ethics and boundaries, you'll deepen your self-awareness and hone your skills in a supportive, safe community. Reserved for up to 10 guests at a private location in Redondo Beach on 1/8 10-12pm. https://www.jessicameils.com/book The Circle ONLINE EVENT 1/22/25 5-7pm PST https://www.jessicameils.com/book USE CODE: FIRST8 to save $8 to the first 8 participants to sign up! Online group offering led by Jessica Meils, designed to support your personal and spiritual growth, helping you build confidence in your intuitive and spiritual abilities. Through guided exercises, practice pairings, and a focus on ethics and boundaries, you'll deepen your self-awareness and hone your skills in a supportive, safe community. Must attend the live class. All levels welcome. Thank you to all who left the podcast a review and kind words. Your support means the world to me. If you would like to support the show, please do so by subscribing, leave a 5 star review and share with a friend or loved one. STAY CONNECTED: Follow me on Instagram: @peoplecallmejess Work with me + Website: www.jessicameils.com

Season 2 of Her Revision ends here, and I'm sharing one of the most important lessons of my journey: owning your spot and not letting fear, anxiousness, or doubt push you out of what's meant for you.This episode is a personal reflection on stepping into your blessings, even when it doesn't feel perfect or seamless. We'll talk about overcoming self-doubt, giving yourself grace, and realizing you're built for the life you've been praying for.Your seat at the table is already reserved—now it's time to sit in it.Here's the link to my newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/f554f2c31b53/her-revision-podcastLet me know how this resonates with you in the comments, and thank you for rocking with me through Season 2. See y'all in Season 3! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Neighbor PARKS in Reserved Spot... HUGE Mistake! | Reddit Stories PodcastWelcome to another episode of r/EntitledParents stories!Here on the mr redder podcast we read stories about entitled people, entitled parents, and am i the jerk stories with Karen.I'm a voice actor that narrates reddit stories. I record all of the VO and edit all videos myself. On this channel I play the roles of mr redder and Karen as we read reddit stories and discuss them. Story genres include entitled parents, revenge, malicious compliance, and AITA.Our videos include music under a Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 3.0) and background footage from Pexels, under the Pexels license. Every Saturday we release a longer compilation video which includes some of our best stories from last year. Subscribe for daily uploads!

Block Version Number in BitcoinThe block version number in Bitcoin serves as an indicator of which set of consensus rules a block follows. It's also used to signal miners' readiness or support for upcoming protocol upgrades. Over time, block version numbers have evolved from simple sequential numbers (like versions 1 through 4) to a more complex bit-field system, which allows for multiple upgrades to be signaled at once.From last time you badgered me I made some notes. Evolution of Block VersionsEarly Versions (1-4):These were straightforward indicators of protocol changes. For example:Version 1 was used from the Genesis block until March 2013.Version 2 came with BIP 34, authored by Gavin Andresen, it added the block height to the coinbase transaction and was activated at Block 227,931 on March 27, 2013.Version 3 enforced stricter signature validation with BIP 66, authored by Pieter Wuille, it ensured correct DER encoding of signatures. It activated at Block 363,725 on July 4, 2015.Version 4 enabled CheckLockTimeVerify (CLTV) with BIP 65, also authored by Pieter Wuille, it allowed for time-locked transactions and activated at Block 388,381 on December 11, 2015.Then come the Version Bits format:Bitcoin upgrades were becoming increasingly complex, the block version system transitioned to the Version Bits signaling mechanism, which allows multiple protocol changes to be signaled at once using specific bits in the block version field, allowing miners to signal support for up to 29 features simultaneously, each represented by a specific bit in the 32-bit version field.When Segregated Witness (SegWit) was introduced, Bitcoin transitioned from simple block versions to the complex numbers seen today.Special Note: before we review the important key version bits, I have to make something clear. These version numbers are more than just sequential; they signal specific changes using bitsI am going to call out version numbers like 536 870 912, which is is the decimal representation of the hexadecimal value 0x20000000The full number 536870912 in binary is 00100000000000000000000000000000.“536" doesn't have standalone significance. It's just a part of the decimal value when the binary representation of 0x20000000 is converted into base 10 (which equals 536870912).The important part lies in the bitwise representation, where the leading bits "001" in the binary form, are reserved for signaling purposes, indicating that version bits are being used.But for the purpose of conveying version numbers to a human (this human being you Max) we will use the decimal representation instead of 0x2 nd a bunch of zeros or 001 and 29 more zeros.Now to the bit version section…Version 536 870 912 indicated readiness for SegWit, introduced through BIP 141 (authored by Pieter Wuille). SegWit was activated on August 24, 2017, at Block 481,824.Version 536 870 913 was used to signal support for BIP 91 and authored by James Hilliard. BIP 91 lowered the threshold required for SegWit's activation. It was locked in at Block 477,120 on July 20, 2017.Version 536 870 914 and 536 870 916 continued signaling for SegWit deployment through various BIPs.How It Works TodayToday, miners use the Version Bits system to signal support for new upgrades, and they must keep their block version numbers in line with consensus rules. Version numbers like 536870912 (SegWit) are still recognized by the network, and each bit in the version number, a miner can signal support for different soft forks simultaneously.For instance, if the network is ready for a future upgrade, miners will flip the corresponding bit in their block version number, signaling their support for the upgrade. The rest of the version field remains intact, allowing multiple soft forks to be signaled at the same time.First 3 bits = 001: Reserved and indicate version bits are being used.Remaining 29 bits: Available for signaling specific soft forks or protocol changes. Each of these bits corresponds to a different potential feature being activated.Car Analogy for Bitcoin Block Version NumbersLet's compare Bitcoin's block version numbers to Fords and how their cars evolved from simple model numbers to VIN numbers that represent various features and changes in their design over the years.The Model T and Block Version 1:Just like Ford's Model T, the first Bitcoin blocks (version 1) were basic, so basic, buyers didn't even have a choice in what color vehicle they could buy “you can have a car in any color so long as its black. Similar to early block versions that had no special features—the first blocks had no complex rules or signals, just the essentials.Evolving Model Years and Version Numbers:As Ford expanded its lineup, more models came out, and so did the need for differentiating cars beyond going from model T to Model A. Apply that to Bitcoin, version 1 to 4 were indicators of upgrades like block height (BIP-34), stricter validation (BIP-66), and time-locked transactions (BIP-65) can be compared to model T to model AComplex Version Bits = New Ford VIN Structure:Eventually, car manufacturers standardized more details in its VIN numbers to reflect all the specifics of each model the world manufacturers identifier, vehicle description section, and the vehicle identifier section—just like Bitcoin's version bits system, which allows for more granular signaling.The VIN was introduced in 1965 to track each vehicle's specifications. The first two characters of the VIN, such as “1F,” identify Ford and where the vehicle was built. 1F is a Ford built in the USA.For example, characters 4-8 in a Ford VIN indicate engine type, body style, and model, much like Bitcoin's complex version numbers (536 870 912 or 0x20000000) that signal specific features like SegWit (BIP-141) or BIP-91 activation.Or version 536 870 916 (0x20000004) signals both SegWit and BIP-91—much like how characters in the Ford VIN specify the engine, body, and trim level of a car.VINs were more standardized in the 80's. Ford's VIN numbers now include production year, plant location, and a unique serial number to distinguish every car (that's characters 10-17). Likewise, Bitcoin's version bits (introduced with version 536870912) can signal multiple protocol changes at once. Just as the tenth digit in a VIN tells you the model year (e.g., “J” for 1988), a Bitcoin version number can tell you which upgrades are active. Bits 1-3: Reserved for version signaling format (for example, the top three bits set to 001 for soft fork signaling).Bits 4-32 can each represent a specific feature or soft fork proposal, meaning multiple upgrades can be signaled simultaneously within the same block version field.ConclusionIn both cases, as the products (Fords and Bitcoin blocks) became more complex, the identifiers also became more detailed. From simple model numbers like T and A (Max likes T & A) to VIN numbers, Bitcoin's version bits both allow for greater customization and finer control.Like how car manufacturers track and signal changes to its cars over time with VINs, Bitcoin uses block version numbers to ensure the network continues to evolve. Bitcoin is still Bitcoin, and a Ford is still a Ford regardless of the fact Henry Ford is dead, and Satoshi is not Craig Wright, or Adam Back, or Peter Todd. 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Join us in this episode with Evan Shelley and Reed Loustalot of Truck Parking Club, explaining the origin and growth of their user-friendly platform, the significant role of social media in building their brand, and how brokers can utilize their services for driver parking solutions.   About Evan and Reed Evan Shelley is Co-founder and CEO of Truck Parking Club, a company providing parking for truckers by monetizing vacant properties for landowners. Evan is a truck parking expert with a deep knowledge of the business. Using his experiences in truck parking and real estate, he is working to help solve the truck parking shortage and bring awareness to the issue. Reed Loustalot is a broker turned community builder and is the Chief Marketing Officer of Truck Parking Club Website: https://truckparkingclub.com/  

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Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger Picture Germany's wind turbines have a capacity of 30%, the people are not getting the energy. [KH] back tracks on the black entrepreneurship promise and says everyone will get it. The fake news is helping Trump make his point on tariffs and his economic plan. The [DS] has used [KH] and a stepping stone, they have now set it up so people can see she cannot function as President. Will she become acting President. Obama and Biden caught speaking to each at funeral, did they just plan on replacing [KH] with either [MO] or [HRC]. Will this be the October surprise, we have come full circle. It's time to take it all back. Justice is coming.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1846845353510764744 ECB set for second straight rate cut as economy stagnates   The European Central Bank is likely to lower interest rates again on Thursday, arguing inflation in the euro zone is now increasingly under control and the economy is stagnating. The first back-to-back rate cut in 13 years would mark a shift in focus for the euro zone's central bank from bringing down inflation to protecting economic growth, which has lagged far behind that of the United States for two years straight. The latest economic data is likely to have tilted the balance within the ECB in favour of a rate cut, with business activity and sentiment surveys as well as the inflation reading for September all coming in slightly lower than expected. Source: kfgo.com  Harris Campaign Backpedals From Economic Agenda For Black Men Days After Releasing It  Just days after unveiling an economic agenda specifically aimed at black men, Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign said Wednesday that the initiative will now be open to all Americans, The Wall Street Journal reported. Harris's campaign claimed that the initiative will be open for all days after Harris's campaign announced the “Opportunity Agenda for Black Men,” designed to bolster support among a demographic for the Democratic Party, according to the WSJ. This initiative featured a pledge to extend “1 million fully forgivable loans to Black entrepreneurs and others to start businesses,”  Source: dailycaller.com Retail Sales 'Reality Check': This Was The Biggest Positive September Seasonal-Adjustment Ever!  As we warned in our preview last night, the almost omniscient folk at BofA warned, 'brace' for a blowout retail sales print this morning, forecasting a huge 0.8% MoM rise in spending (well above the 0.2% consensus) all due to seasonal adjustments.   Source: Bloomberg On an unadjusted basis, Retail sales fell a shocking 7.5% MoM... Source: Bloomberg   In case it's hard to see above... how do you know it's an election year (and Dem support is waning over a bifurcated economy or haves and have-nothings)...   Spending at Gas stations and Furniture Stores fell on a MoM basis while Food Services and Food & Beverage Stores spending jumped most... On an unadjusted basis, retail sales were flat (0.0%) YoY which means (roughly speaking) real retail sales were down notably on a YoY basis... So, take your pick - is retail spending 'hot' or is inflation eating into personal incomes more than many think? Source: zerohedge.com Home-Purchase Demand Destruction Accelerates, Prices Too High, Buyers' Strike Deepens: Sales of Existing Homes Head for Worst Year since 1995  Too-high prices destroy demand. Everyone knows that. Lower prices would bring out demand.

How the Paris Paralympics have boosted interest in inclusive sports in France. A look back at the origins of the first international games for deaf athletes, 100 years ago. And why it's difficult, but necessary, for France's deeply divided National Assembly to embrace the art of compromise. The Paralympics in Paris shone a light on disability and the challenges disabled people in France face in getting access to sport. Novosports, one of only 40 sports clubs in the capital open to players with disabilities, is entirely focused on inclusive sports, where people with and without disabilities can train together. Club founder Jerome Rousseau talks about developing inclusive volleyball, and club members talk about the importance of opening sport up to everyone. (Listen @1'55'')Decades before the Paralympic Games were born, the world's first multi-discipline competition for athletes with a disability took place in Paris in the summer of 1924. Reserved for deaf competitors, the International Silent Games were a landmark in the history of inclusive sport and laid the foundations for today's contests. Historian Didier Séguillon, curator of an exhibition on the Games at the National Institute for Deaf Young People, discusses their origins and legacy. (Listen @10'15'')Since recent parliamentary elections in France failed to give any political party a ruling majority, the three main blocs – the left-wing NFP alliance, the centre-right Ensemble coalition and the far-right National Rally – have been at loggerheads. The new prime minister has to form a unity government, but this involves compromise on all sides – a notion that's often equated in France with "giving in". Laure Gillot-Assayag, a researcher in political science and philosophy, argues that in such a politically divided landscape, France needs a culture of compromise more than ever. (Listen @17'10'')Episode mixed by Cecile Pompéani. Spotlight on France is a podcast from Radio France International. Find us on rfienglish.com, Apple podcasts (link here), Spotify (link here) or your favourite podcast app (pod.link/1573769878).

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Cup of Justice co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — are still reeling from JP Miller's utterly bizarre interview on Ashleigh Banfield's show on NewsNation late Friday night. Pastor JP appears to be on some sort of public relations tour, claiming that his lawyer told him it would help with his future defamation cases. But so far? It's not going well — starting with his vivid descriptions of a lost spaghetti dinner. In a manic sit-down with reporter Rich McHugh filled with inconsistencies and strange logic, JP gave the world terrifying insight into behavior that Mica Francis ostensibly had to endure while married to him.  Also on the show, Alex Murdaugh is officially going back on his word by appealing his 40-year federal sentence, claiming it was cruel and unusual punishment. Plus, a discussion on Miss Kansas' brave on-stage moment, calling out an abuser, and a call for more consequences in the Marion, Kansas, newspaper raid. Reserved for Premium Members, our hosts discuss the importance of protecting the ocean and its ecosystems, as well as their personal experiences with sharks and an extended conversation on JP Miller's interview. Premium Members also get access episode videos, case files, live trial coverage and exclusive live experiences with our hosts. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ Visit our new events page Lunasharkmedia.com/events where you can learn about the upcoming in-person and virtual appearances from hosts or submit your own ideas at lunasharkmedia.com/newevents EPISODE RESOURCES: Mandy's New Paddleboard Hobby Outcast Sport Fishing Book: The Sex Lives of Cannibals: Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific Book: Getting Stoned with Savages (2006) News Nation JP Miller Interview Book: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan... Woman Arrested on Myrtle Beach for wearing a thong And for those just wanting ad-free listening without all the other great content, we now offer ad-free listening on Apple Podcast through a subscription to Luna Shark Plus on the Apple Podcasts App. And we also offer access to exclusive video content through our new YouTube Premiere subscription. Check out Luna Shark Merch With a Mission shop at lunasharkmerch.com/ What We're Buying... Lumen - https://www.lumen.me/coj for 15% off your purchase. Your metabolic health, in your hands. Understand your unique metabolism, promote fat burn, lose weight, and boost energy naturally. CBDistillery - https://cbdistillery.com with code “COJ” for 20% off. No fluff. No fillers. Just pure, effective cannabinoid products. Over 43,000 Verified Reviews. 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee. Free Shipping Over $75. Subscribe & Save Up To 30% Sono Bello - https://sonobello.com/summer - #1 Specialist based on the most locations nationwide and largest group of practicing board-certified doctors. **Summer Savings Offer valid for a limited time. Here's a link to some of our favorite things: https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVn Find us on social media: Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericbland https://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/ |  https://www.instagram.com/cojpod/ YouTube SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBM *** Alert: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** *The views expressed on the Cup of Justice bonus episodes do not constitute legal advice. Listeners desiring legal advice for any particular legal matter are urged to consult an attorney of their choosing who can provide legal advice based upon a full understanding of the facts and circumstances of their claim. The views expressed on the Cup of Justice episodes also do not express the views or opinions of Bland Richter, LLP, or its attorneys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cup of Justice creator Mandy Matney welcomes filmmaker Erin Lee Carr to discuss high-profile cases involving suicide, online harassment, and domestic violence. They share personal experiences and insights into the legal and ethical questions surrounding these issues, emphasizing the importance of empathy and accountability. They also debate the shortcomings of the system in addressing these problems and the need for a comprehensive approach. Throughout the conversation, they highlight the psychological toll of working in true crime and the importance of ethics and empathy in documentary filmmaking. Erin is amazingly brilliant and Mandy was a fan of Erin long before their worlds collided on the Murdaugh story in 2021. You may have heard of a deadline story about a project they are working on bringing to life… Erin has been a bright light in a dark world of true crime — an example of someone who can do good in the true crime world and succeed while sticking to their own ethics and values. Erin is also the author of a fabulous book: All that you leave behind: A Memoir... Click here to learn more. Like Liz and Mandy, Erin gravitates toward complicated true crime stories and tells them in a way that is truthful, victim-focused, and thought-provoking. In fact, Erin created and directed of Mandy's favorite documentaries of all time — Mommy Dead And Dearest and I Love You Now Die. Both stories were complex and the documentaries taught me to approach storytelling differently. In today's episode, Erin Lee Carr and Mandy Matney chat about the Michelle Carter and Gypsy Rose cases as they relates to the latest case we've been working on for True Sunlight - The Mica Miller Case. Reserved just for Luna Shark Premium Members, we also talk about what kinds of professionals ELC likes to work with and what we'd do for a living if we weren't so entrenched in our current fields. Let's get into it. Premium Members also get access to searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on lunasharkmedia.com all in one place. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. And for those just wanting ad-free listening without all the other great content, we now offer ad-free listening on Apple Podcast through a subscription to Luna Shark Plus on the Apple Podcasts App. And we also offer access to exclusive video content through our new YouTube Premiere subscription. Check out our new Luna Shark Merch With a Mission shop at lunasharkmerch.com/ SUNscribe to our free email list to get alerts on bonus episodes, calls to action, new shows and updates. CLICK HERE to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KBM JcP *** Alert: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** Find us on social media: Twitter.com/mandymatney - Twitter.com/elizfarrell - Twitter.com/theericbland https://www.facebook.com/cupofjustice/ |  https://www.instagram.com/cojpod/ YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices