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This week on Draw Two Design, Demetruis talks about what grinds his gears about misconceptions the UX community. The Dribbble Effect. Simply put that these are redesigns without a clear thought process towards the design! Strong recommendations to check out the awesome resources associated with this episode.   Resources: What does "after UX" even mean? - Yichen He I disguised as an Instagram UX influencer for 4 months; this is what I learned about our community - Teisanu Tudor App Dissection - Brian Lovin The Science of Gamer Motivation - Quantic Foundry A Deep Dive Into the 12 Motivations - Nick Yee   Podcast Cover Art: Junel Aceres   Music: Theme song is created by Dominic Mucker via @Dmagic_22 ​Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   I'd love your feedback or questions, so feel free to tweet at @drawtwodesign or reach out privately through email!

As the pandemic continues, the ladies find themselves in moments of unproductiveness and lack of motivation. Has anyone felt the guilt of not doing everything they said they were going to do? That feeling of sadness because they couldn't complete tasks? The ladies touch on ways we can combat the feeling of being unproductive and how it can disturb our mental state.Links to Resources:What to do when you're feeling unproductive - Forbes - https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyblaschka/2020/05/18/heres-what-to-do-when-youre-feeling-unproductive/?sh=71b90cf171a9Follow us on Instagram/twitter: @winealittlepod

Life Is Work - Ep 48 - IcebreakersCo-hosts, Producers:Danielle Stenger Cameron Navarro, LMSW  Mel’s Mindful Minute: 35:13Melanie Wilmoth Navarro, LMSW, RYT, TSTSY-FOwner, Lead Facilitator - Whole Moon Wellnesswholemoonwellness@gmail.com Contact Info:WebsiteEmailTwitter Instagram Music:Intro - King Must Die, by Picnic LightningMMM Transitions - Sur, by Picnic LightningOutro - Pa’lante, by Hurray for the Riff Raff IcebreakersRESULT: To explore the purpose and intention of icebreakers in the workplace, what they usually look like in practice, explore their common pitfalls, and offer some ways to fulfill the intention of icebreakers in a more human, holistic way.CamnecdoteKidney fun factProtein - Main Event - Topic d’jourIcebreakersPurpose/Intention:“Get to know you”A new group of people, want to find a way to facilitate an introduction in a “fun” wayA way to remember who everyone is (ex. ‘That’s the guy that swims 3 miles every morning)Build community, ideally quicklyHow icebreakers typically lookRandom ‘get to know you’ questions at the beginning of workshops, often in the form of “turn to the person on your right” or sometimes like “speed dating”If you could have any superpower what would it beWhat do you like to do on the weekendWhat’s your favorite ice cream flavorTell your life story in one minuteAnd then you have this pressure to “present” the other person to the group right afterAlso a game of some kind where you have to collaborate quickly to achieve a goalOften involved some sort of weak sauce competition with other tables/groupsBuild some kind of lego situationWrite as many names of TV shows/songs as you canSome sort of general “share out” to everyoneDan - one time had to look at a picture of an apple and write the first thing that comes to mind and share with everyoneProblems/IssuesIt feels unnatural!!SO AWKWARD/UNCOMFORTABLE most of the timeWhen in the form of “fun fact” about you it is a kind of forced vulnerability, which can be difficult even when you know people fairly wellIt also feels unnatural - like “organized/structured” fun. You can have fun and get to know ppl within certain parametersBecause it is structured/organized and often only done at the beginning, it can feel inauthentic even if you do the hard work of being vulnerableThis exposes the separation in our culture that we often experience at work - we hide many aspects of our “true” selves at work, and so are guarded in circumstances that demand we “truly get to know each other” - does that desire exist elsewhere outside of this meeting where we are doing icebreakers? How?From “Reinventing Organizations” - our soul can be shy, especially when around other people, and if we think about our true selves (soul) as a wild animal hiding to see if it’s safe to come out, you do not go barreling through the woods yelling after it, which is what icebreakers feel like to Dan. “Unfortunately in our culture, we too often go crashing through the woods together as a means to build community quickly...under these conditions, the intellect, emotions, will, and ego may emerge, but not the soul; we scare off all the soulful things, like respectful relationships, goodwill, and hope.” (which are v important components of community)How to Do BetterSimilar to our episode on teambuilding, getting to know one another should be embedded in every culture. Creating a space of safety, collaboration and wholeness is an ongoing, everyday process that is not accomplished with icebreakers.So, how do we center humanity and get to know one another at conferences/new meetings/workshops without icebreakers? What’s the alternative?What you are looking for is Check In/Check Out QuestionsWhat is the result of your meeting?Relationships/Resources/ResultThere is power in questions, be intentional about the questions that you ask and why you choose them. They should serve a specific purpose to the time that you are spending together.Check-In Question ExamplesRelationships:What name do you prefer people call you?How are you feeling today? (feel free to project the feelings inventory)What is one thing that brought you joy today?Resources Check In Questions:What is your learning style?What is one thing, if people knew it, could help them work with you?What do you need to do make this meeting valuable to you?Results:What would it look like if this meeting were successful?If a miracle happened, what would you accomplish here today?Check-Out Question Examples:Relationships:In one word or short phrase, how are you feeling right now?What have you appreciated about our time together?Resources:What knowledge, insight, or wisdom have you gained from our time together today?What will you do differently based on the work here today?What worked? What didn’t work? What would you have done differently?Results:On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the progress of this meeting towards our meeting result?Rate progress on each meeting result: high, medium, lowWhat is your next step? What is one commitment you can make?Bottom line: keep your questions simple and relevant to whatever you are spending your time together onA note on small groupsIf you break your attendees into small groups, take note on the level of vulnerability expressed in the check-in questions if you can. Do not put your group in a situation to discuss highly vulnerable subjects the first few times that they meet. Trust takes time.MODEL the vulnerability you would like to seeEnsure the group knows that it is an invitation, and if they can’t think of something/aren’t prepared to share they can say they would like to pass for nowGive people both something to strive for and empower them with choiceOngoing Community buildingIcebreakers are a technical tool, and in a way so are check-in/out questions. Some other adaptive strategies to keep in mind ongoing:Group AgreementsFacilitator role(who does not hold all of the political power in the room, centers expertise of the group)Structures in place to ensure all voices in the room are valued and includedManage and normalize conflict, don’t avoid itMel’s Mindful Minute: 35:13Feelings Check-InWe Are Always StudentsReinventing Organizations by Frederic LalouxResults Based Facilitation: Book 1 by Jolie Bain PillsburySharing is Self-CaringSelf-careThink of the last meaningful connection that you had with someone new that you met. What situation or conversation caused you to notice and appreciate the connection?Community-careHow can you support those around you in new group situations to feel more comfortable and connected?Systems-careWhy do icebreakers exist as a strategy? How do our work systems create an environment that makes icebreakers a norm?Reach Out!lifeisworkpod.comFind questions submission linkInstagram @ lifeisworkpodKo-Fi Coffee info@palanteconsulting.com

In part two of our series, we offer some different Christian explanations for the problem of evil and discuss whether we will have freewill in heaven and what that will look like. Find us on Instagram!Resources:• What is theodicy? (GotQuestions.org)• How to Answer the Problem of Evil in 5 Steps (YouTube)Credits:• Podcast cover art: photo courtesy of Priscilla Du Preez• Music: “Cheerful Happy Upbeat Uplifting” (https://youtu.be/6IK2xLLAEPo)Released by: Free Music (www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpifMUDQ-HQNO12t7wKBmw)• Music: “Inspirational Cinematic Piano and Strings” (https://soundcloud.com/ashamaluevmusic/inspirational-cinematic-piano-and-strings)Released by: AShamaluevMusic (https://soundcloud.com/ashamaluevmusic)

Episode References and Resources What is climate justice? Ecocentrism and sustainability 2021 sustainability goals How sustainability has changed in 2020 Stories, laws and articles mentioned: First Nations and the history of drinking water issues in Canada Indian Act c.960: Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations 2020 Suzuki Report to the UN on environmental racism 2011 Study on Environmental stressors and mental health Ecojustice article on environmental racism in Canada Other articles on environmental racism (1, 2, 3) Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media: Website: https://ctablog.ca Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast Instagram: @_ctablog Twitter: @_ctablog YouTube: Clear the Air Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air! ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time. Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others. It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

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On this episode, my guest Keila Hill-Trawick, founder of Little Fish Accounting in Washington D.C., answers the question "What expenses are allowable write offs for my new business during the start-up phase?"   This episode is sponsored by my FREE training: 3 legal & tax mistakes made by creative entrepreneurs & how you can avoid them. Sign up for this free Masterclass here, and get ready to unf*ck your biz.   Start-up expenses are those that you have to incur in order for the business to start. For example, if you are a starting a restaurant, even before you start serving diners you have start-up expenses such as liquor license, architectural drawings, etc. The IRS allows you to write-off $5,000 in start-up expenses in the first year and amortize the rest over the next several years.   Resources What's the difference between a hobby and a business?   Get in touch with our guest Keila Hill-Trawick, founder of Little Fish Accounting Check out Little Fish Accounting's website Follow Little Fish Accounting on Instagram Like Little Fish Academy on Facebook   Join the Braden's Bestie's Facebook group for a chance to have your question answered on the podcast

In the next few episodes, we will dial in the 4 Essentials Parts of Management. Here they are: Planning Organizing Leading Evaluating Today's episode is all about the first task: Planning. There are 3 critical steps to understand and master before you move on to the next task. The WHAT: What are the goals you want to achieve? The HOW: What are the strategies you want to use to attain those goals?' The Resources: What are the resources available to you, that you can use in your strategies, so you can reach those goals. Once you understand and master those areas of management, organizing will be a breeze. Don't forget to get your free Personal Effectiveness Report HERE. If you want a helping hand to get 2021 started with a bang, let's have a conversation. Book a call HERE. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nicolson-cerameau/message

Welcome to the BS in Life Podcast! This week on the podcast Allie and Jon discuss the article "What advice do you wish you’d gotten when you graduated from college? 25 TED speakers answer" and talk about what advice they wish they would have gotten when they graduated college.Resources:-"What advice do you wish you’d gotten when you graduated from college? 25 TED speakers answer"TIMESTAMPS:Intro (0:52)You don't need to have everything figured out on graduation day (4:19)Where is the line between preparation and neuroticism? (6:28)Be flexible (10:40)Should you pursue your passion as a job? (16:17)Jim Carrey quote (18:15)Choose the hard major (23:00)Ask questions early (31:33)What are crista? (36:00)@alliemeegan@jon_dick@bsinlifepodMusic by Patrick Sohacki @pinkwolphSee you next week!

You need to ensure that you are getting the maximum value and performance from your Azure SQL Database for minimum cost. Learn the differences between the Basic, Standard, and Premium tiers of Azure SQL Single Database. Provisioning is one component of maximizing the value of your deployment - licensing is another. In this episode with Matt Gordon, we'll walk through the differences between licensing by DTU and by vCore and talk about what may be right for you and your needs. [01:37] What is a DTU[02:27] DTU options[03:32] Basic tier[03:53] Standard tier[05:42] Premium tier[07:13] Determining tiers Resources:What the heck is a dtu? About Matt Gordon:Matt is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and has worked with SQL Server since 2000. He is the leader of the Lexington, KY PASS local group and a frequent domestic and international community speaker. He's an IDERA ACE alumnus and 2020 Friend of Redgate. His original data professional role was as a database developer, which quickly evolved into query tuning work that further evolved into being a full-fledged DBA in the healthcare realm. He has supported several critical systems utilizing SQL Server and managed dozens of 24/7/365 SQL Server implementations. He currently utilizes that real world experience as a data platform consultant helping clients design solutions that meet their ever-changing business needs.About MVPs:Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals, or MVPs, are technology experts who passionately share their knowledge with the community. They are always on the "bleeding edge" and have an unstoppable urge to get their hands on new, exciting technologies. They have very deep knowledge of Microsoft products and services, while also being able to bring together diverse platforms, products and solutions, to solve real-world problems. MVPs make up a global community of over 4,000 technical experts and community leaders across 90 countries/regions and are driven by their passion, community spirit, and quest for knowledge. Above all and in addition to their amazing technical abilities, MVPs are always willing to help others - that's what sets them apart. Learn more: https://aka.ms/mvpprogram

Today, I have Anne Bona a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach who shares her story of being raised by a malignant narcissistic mother, falling into a narcissistic abusive relationship and how she healed from the trauma. Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance. Narcissists have a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.  Narcissistic abuse by a parent or partner can destroy ones sense of self and can erode confidence over time.  Narcissistic Personality Disorder symptoms are wide-ranging and can differ between individuals. Those with NPD will show five or more of the following symptoms: Believe that they are better than others. Require constant attention of others. Preoccupied with intelligence, success, power and ideal romance. Believe they are special and that only other special people/institutions will understand them. Believe they should be given preferential treatment. Lack of empathy and disregards feelings of others. Takes advantage of others to reach their own goals. Often envious of others and/or believes others are envious of them. Displays arrogant behaviours and attitudes Narcissistic abuse includes: -Emotional, mental, physical, financial, spiritual, sexual and verbal abuse (belittling, bullying, accusing, blaming, shaming, demanding, ordering, threatening, criticising, sarcasm, raging, opposing, undermining, interrupting, blocking, and name-calling).  -Manipulation -Emotional Blackmail -Gaslighting  -Competition  -Sabotage Tools for growth When you realise that you are engaging with a narcissist, it is important to set boundaries or sometimes go no contact. You have to focus on your healing journey and not that of the narcissist. Narcissistic abuse will cause you to distrust your perceptions of reality so you may need to embark on a journey of discovering who YOU are. Therapy, Therapy,Therapy. Remember that the healing journey is not linear. Resources: What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder? Connect with Anne Bona: Instagram Podcast  Butterflow-Ebook You can support the podcast by sharing the podcast with your friends. Just copy this link and then paste into the group chat: https://linktr.ee/idkcollectivepodcast To connect and continue the discussion: @idkcollectivepodcast      

Join us for a live recording of the latest episode of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020. Julie Tappendorf will join us to review a recent Illinois appellate court decision finding communications pertaining to public business in public officials’ personal text messages and e-mail accounts are public records subject to FOIA. Then, Kathy Kunkle explains what qualified immunity means for local governments in the ongoing national conversation about claims against police. Just visit www.youtube.com/ancelglink on Thursday at noon to listen and share your questions with us! --- Resources --- What the Quorum Forum 43 Livestream at [youtube.com/ancelglink](www.youtube.com/ancelglink) Municipal Minute, [1st District Issues Opinion On FOIA and Emails/Texts on Personal Devices](http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/08/1st-district-issues-opinion-on-foia-and.html) Municipal Minute, [Case Addresses Employee Termination and Political Affiliation](http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/08/case-addresses-employee-termination-and.html) Illinois Municipal League, [Qualified Immunity](https://www.iml.org/file.cfm?key=19367) --- Credits Producer: Matthew T. DiCianni Assistant Producers: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers

Ezra and Matt on Susan Rice, Kamala Harris, and Trump’s increasingly chaotic authoritarianism. Resources: "What we know about Joe Biden’s possible vice presidential picks" by Ella Nilsen, Vox "Harris allies granted call with Biden campaign after Dodd blowup" by Christopher Cadelago & Natasha Korecki, Politico "Think the world is on fire? Obama’s national security adviser says things are better than ever." by Zack Beauchamp, Vox "How inequality is changing the Republican Party — and breaking American politics" by Ezra Klein, Vox Hosts: Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias), Senior correspondent, Vox Ezra Klein (@ezraklein), Editor-at-large, Vox Credits: Jeff Geld, (@jeff_geld), Editor and Producer The Weeds is a Vox Media Podcast Network production Want to support The Weeds? Please consider making a contribution to Vox: bit.ly/givepodcasts About Vox Vox is a news network that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Follow Us: Vox.com Facebook group: The Weeds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we grow older, most of us are going to need help with activities of daily living. Long-term care insurance is a product that is designed to help with this.  It’s also a product that’s in the news for positive as well as negative reasons.  We dedicated this episode to exploring what long-term care insurance is, whether it’s a good fit for you, and some other items you should consider before obtaining a long-term care insurance policy. If you have specific questions for us to cover, visit growmoneybusiness.com, and drop your questions in the Mailbag section. Grant will answer your questions in a future episode.   [01:42] Background – What long-term care insurance is, what it covers, and how long-term care insurance policies evolved over the years. [09:24] Statistics – Grant reviews statistics from the US Department of Health and Human Services about the percentage of people who are going to need long-term care assistance in their life. [12:27] Deciding Whether You Need It – Why you should consider your financial status when you’re thinking about obtaining a long-term care insurance policy. [15:15] State Facilities – Things you should keep in mind if you’re considering a state facility for long-term care. [19:09] When to Obtain Long-Term Care Insurance – Grant shares his take on the ideal age for obtaining a long-term care insurance policy and the reasons behind it. [22:27] Pricing Issues – Grant explains how the way long-term care insurance pricing was structured in the early years and how it affected the premiums over the next couple of decades. [27:52] Drawbacks – Grant explains how the premiums may further increase in the future and some alternate options you can use to make the situation better. [31:30] Practicality of Long-Term Care – Important things to keep in mind if you’re planning to take care of your loved ones yourself.   Resources: What is Long-term Care Insurance? - longtermcare.acl.gov/costs-how-to-pay/what-is-long-term-care-insurance/ Long-term Care Providers and Services Users in the United States - US Department of Health and Human Services: www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/series/sr_03/sr03_43-508.pdf

Episode References and Resources: What are the SDGs? How to stay motivated How to take the first step (towards your goals) How to be successful  It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands. Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media: Website: https://ctablog.ca Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast Instagram: @_ctablog Twitter: @_ctablog YouTube: Clear the Air Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air! ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time. Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others. It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

During the last couple of weeks, the current status of the Social Security Trust Fund seemed to be a concern for lots of people.  So we dedicated this week’s episode to reviewing social security.  Throughout the episode, Grant speaks in-depth about how the Social Security system works, how COVID-19 is affecting the Social Security trust fund, and what kind of planning we can do.  Stay tuned until the end of the episode, where Grant talks about some of the options you have if you’re genuinely concerned about your Social Security benefits. [01:21] How Social Security Works – A quick review of the Social Security system, its benefits, and how it integrates with payroll and tax mechanisms. [05:45] Calculations – Grant explains how Social Security benefits are calculated when you enter retirement. [09:40] The Social Security trust fund – Investment, auditing, and forecasting procedures of the social security trust fund. [12:49] Current Status of the Fund – Grant reviews the current status of the Social Security trust fund based on the latest forecast. [16:07] The Impact of COVID-19 – How COVID-19 may affect the strength of the Social Security trust fund. [22:11] Changes to the System – Grant dives into some of the possible changes to the Social Security system that allows it to adapt according to the current economic conditions. [30:05] Changing Investment Methods – Social security trust is allowed to invest only in US government bonds. Grant reviews the possibility of changing these rules and putting Social Security funds in other types of investments.   Resources: What is Social Security? - www.ssa.gov/people/materials/pdfs/EN-05-10230.pdf Understanding Social Security Benefits - www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10024.pdf Social Security Trustee Report: - https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/TRSUM/index.html#:~:text=In%202019%2C%20Social%20Security's%20reserves,2034%2C%20unchanged%20from%20last%20year.

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Welcome to part 2 in my series on homeschooling. In this episode I am going to share our unhurried approach to homeschooling and what our daily routine looks like. Listen in! Listen to the Podcast: You can find important links & info below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: What is a Morning Basket? Premade Morning Baskets Better Together - A book on morning time Teaching From Rest - the BEST book!! Charlotte Mason in a Nutshell A guide to poetry tea time How to fit in extra subjects with tea time - Raising Arrows

Visit us at shapedbydog.com   We are talking about the number one most important thing in dog training. Actually, it's the one thing vital for all species. It is of course, reinforcement, and it is critical to understand for training all animals.   In the episode you’ll hear:   Why there are times your dog might find something more reinforcing than food. Activities that your dog will find reinforcing. Reinforcers to avoid. How to grow the value of a reinforcer Transfer of value. Reinforcement and dopamine release. How dogs predict patterns of reinforcement. Resources: What’s a Reward for Your Dog? List of Reinforcers - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/10/reward-list-of-reinforcers/ How to Create a Motivating Toy - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/09/how-to-create-a-motivating-toy/   Shaped by Dog Podcast Episode 2 Post - https://shapedbydog.com/2/

Join Tommy, Jakeena, and Chris in their discussion of the current Black Lives Matter movement. Included in this episode are conversations surrounding white supremacy, capitalism, faults in the American education system, police abolition, and our role in all of it. Start the dialogue in your circles. Do the work. Join the fight. And don’t forget to make it special. Resources:What to Do@patiasfantasyworld LinktreeBlack-owned BookstoresMovement for Black LivesBrave Space AllianceShowing Up for Racial JusticeBlack in PinkIf You Ever Forgetwww.tommytruelsen.commichellekline.weebly.comFollow us:@ttruelsen@michelleeekay@chrishaleeee

Chris and Jared discuss some of their favorite vacation stories, some more interesting than others. The winner of the Giveaway is announced! The guys then dive into what it looks like and the importance of "packing" rich biblical doctrine into the "suitcases" of our students. In this episode, Chris and Jared give 11, no wait 10, important measures they deem essential for any student to have before they leave the house or youth group.Resources:What is the Gospel - Greg Gilbert Youth Leader, What's In Their Suitcase During This Crisis? - Cameron ColeEmail: anotherympodcast@gmail.com

Episode 457 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. I've been taking the time to study the Bible, and your show has been very helpful. My question is, in Romans 3:31, Paul asks if faith nullifies the law. He answers, “Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law.” Does this mean that when our faith is sincere and we start to have victory over sin or do good works, that our works somehow uphold the law?  2. How should I react to a preacher’s teaching that I do not agree with?  3. In 1 Kings 19:11–13 God spoke to Elijah through a still small voice. A friend of mine recently indicated that she wanted to hear from God more and that she needs to quiet her mind and wait for His still small voice. Is the way God spoke to Elijah for all believers today? How does God communicate to His children today? 4. When Jesus returns, it says the dead will rise first. But relatives say that when someone has died they have gone to be with the Lord. Can you shed light on that?   5. I have not been born again very long. I was living with my boyfriend when Jesus came to me. We immediately ceased fornication as we are not married, but we continue to live together. I am currently on a break from work, and I have a daughter from a previous relationship. As I am not working due to a mental health injury I sustained at work, I can not afford to move out. There is absolutely no fornication or anything of that nature. Am I still saved?  Resources What to Look for When Choosing A Church Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.

In this episode, Christian and his friend Amos Evans discuss all things church. The two of them attend the same church but both also are PKs (Pastor's Kids). What is the church? Why is church attendance such a big deal? What do we do with church hurt? Join as we wrestle through these questions and many more. Learn more about Amos Evans music through his IG (@amosevansmusic) and his creative agency, Create Well Agency @ https://www.createwellagency.com/ Resources: What is a Healthy Church? by Mark Deaver What is a Healthy Church Member? by Thabiti Anyabwile Letters to the Church by Francis Chan Special thanks to: Aj Moss for the new intro and outro music. William Smith for the voice over for the intro. Nate Bowen for the new cover art. Sherelle Wilson for the photo on the cover art. Christian can be found on IG here: @chrisaaron7

What I’m chatting about today: Bloating Guilt over eating too much or too little each day/effecting tomorrows eating or training Weight fluctuations are normal - I'm already so over the COVID “19” joke...and why overeating really makes us feel uncomfortable and out of control Healthy habits to practice over the summer Including: Start food journaling Find other bodies like yours online Balance of training and eating Get specific about your goals and needs for summer 2020 - lose weight? Stop counting? Get help? Practice simple habits? Train harder? Explore food and fitness as an adventure? Resources "What should I eat?" Graphic: https://www.precisionnutrition.com/what-should-i-eat-infographic Food journals: http://kaitlynraeann.com/mindful-eating/ My 2 fav websites for recipes: https://www.eatyourselfskinny.com/ https://www.skinnytaste.com Connect Insta: @kaitlynraeannchow Email me: kaitlynspocastemail@gmail.com

Recording date: 2020-03-24John Papa @John_PapaWard Bell @WardBellDan Wahlin @DanWahlinCraig Shoemaker @craigshoemakerNaomi Meyer @Nae_OhmiBrought to you byag-Grid Narwhal Visit nx.dev to get the preeminent open-source toolkit for monorepo development, today.Resources:What's the difference between i18n and l10n?I18n on AzureVideo of Naomi Meyer presening i18n and l10n at AngularConnectintl object in javascriptintl object in caniuse.comReact IntlAngular i18nVue i18nSvelte i18nSpectrum International DesignWhat every JavaScript developer should know about UnicodemomentJSReact Berlin Data Visualizations and InternationalizationDate Fns - Date libraryContent Localization on AzureCodeTour VS Code ExtensionThe VS Code Extension for Code Tour by Jonathan CarterTimejumps02:44 Guest introduction04:52 What are the terms we're talking about?10:01 Why should we care about this?11:10 Sponsor: Narwhal11:43 Advice for designers building sites16:35 What about ALT text?27:30 Is it worth the extra time and investment?33:28 Sponsor: Ag Grid34:27 How do I work with unicode?39:41 Final thoughts

I've invited Jo Soley, founder of Bizology to share with you how you can go about finding your life path number through the power of numerology. In this episode: What is Numerology How to calculate your life path number The significance of the year 2020 and the number 22 What your life path number means How to leverage your Numerology in your life   Resources: What is your Money Personality - Take the Quiz! Join The Money Circle membership Join the next FREE Plug Your Money Leaks Challenge Book in a complimentary call to discuss how financial coaching can help you move from financial overwhelm to confidence and control.  Join Catherine’s Facebook Page and FREE Facebook Group My Website  My Online Courses – Investing for beginners from £1 My YouTube Channel  Connect with me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook  Follow Jo on her Website  Follow Jo on Facebook  Book a call with Jo  

Episode 416 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today's show: 1. Starting at Acts 21:10 Agabus prophesies about Paul's arrest. I've heard it claimed that Agabus got some of the arrest's details wrong. And therefore it's ok if we prophesy and get some details wrong. Was Agabus wrong on some of his details about Paul's arrest? 2. I understand how Jesus takes away the penalty of sin but how does he remove the guilt and shame, especially of my backsliding? 3. I grew up thinking that if I was faithful God would provide me with a good life. Yet, I know of so many Christians who are not blessed, and especially when I think of Christians in poor countries that are faithfully enduring persecution it seems like being faithful to God doesn’t lead to a more blessed life. And as I read the Bible, especially the psalms it seems like even the wicked prosper. Can you explain this? 4. How can I have a close relationship with God? When I was part of a church that ministered to widows, I was amazed at how close some of them seemed to God. They just seemed to have a strong love and sense of his care for them. What do you think makes for a close relationship with God?  5. My question is Jesus says if you ask me anything in my name, I will do it and there are other similar quotes that come from him. But what’s very difficult is even things that seem to be God’s will: asking for people’s salvation, asking for people will severe illnesses to be healed aren’t answered. God does not answer those prayers on many occasions. So I’d love to hear your encouraging thoughts on how Christians can take hold of promises such as these without being discouraged when prayers aren’t answered. Thank you and God bless you. Resources What to Look for When Choosing a Church by Nicholas Davis Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.

We talk about preconception care a lot but what about after pregnancy? Many women experience a number of different post-partum conditions so should we be planning for that as well? IN THIS EPISODE: I interview my friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Morgan MacDermott. Dr. Morgan MacDermott is a rising leader in women’s reproductive health dedicated to transforming the struggles of the modern mother. As a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and mother of two young children, she blends medical expertise and gathered communal wisdom to help women in-person and online to navigate wellness throughout this revered metamorphosis. Although she felt very prepared for motherhood the first go-around, she felt gut punched by the universe with her postpartum issues of recurrent mastitis and postpartum anxiety. These experiences helped her immensely - not only in how she would go on to create an entirely different postpartum for her second child, but also with the women she works with as patients in her private practice. Morgan believes that the best way to advance the health of future generations is by revolutionizing the health and well-being of our current mothers, and she is a powerful voice for natural medicine in the fields of preconception, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. WHERE CAN YOU FIND DR. MACDERMOTT? - Website: www.milkmedicine.com - Instagram: @milkmedicine RESOURCES: What are some resources women can go to and how can an ND help them through pregnancy and postpartum? Great evidence based sites: - Evidencebasedbirth.com - kellymom.com Books: - Real Food in Pregnancy by Lily Nichols - Ina May Gaskin’s Guide to Childbirth - Magical Beginnings Enchanted Lives by Deepak Chopra - The Healthy Pregnancy Book by Dr. Sears - The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by the Le Leche League International - The conscious parent by Shefali Tsabary - The Continuum concept by Jean Liedloff Movies: - The Business of being Born on Netflix - The Beginning of Life Series on Netflix - The Farm with Ina May FB groups for support, IG accounts for info and support WHERE CAN YOU FIND ME? Schedule a FREE 15 min phone call with me here: Mahan Health Subscribe to my YouTube channel to be the first to know all the updates! Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Facebook

We break down the different views of Christian eschatology (the study of the end times). No need to panic: join us for an explanation of premillennialism, amillennialism, the rapture, and what Jesus Himself had to say about the end times. Visit our website here & join the Facebook discussion group here!Resources:• "What is dispensational premillennialism?" (GotQuestions.org)• "What is postmillennialism?" (GotQuestions.org)• "A Pre-Tribulational Rapture?" (Russell Moore)• Link to our pre-, post-, and a-millennialism graphicCredits• Music: Cheerful Happy Upbeat Uplifting youtu.be/6IK2xLLAEPoReleased by: Free Music www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpifMUDQ-HQNO12t7wKBmw• Music Title: Inspiring Corporate https://youtu.be/eUzcuhICNx0Released by: Free Music https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic

Do you ever feel as though your marketing messages are lost in a sea of digital overwhelm for your clients and customers? If you aren’t being heard, your message dies. This has significant implications for the health of your business. Learn how to harness the primordial laws of human perception to stand out as Dr. Sabrina interviews Jamie Mustard, author of The Iconist. Jamie teaches the science of what causes anything to stand out in the modern world. Through his work, Jamie has observed the primal laws of BLOCKS™, which explain why anything stands out and endures in the mind or fails to.  In his book, The Iconist: The Art and Science of Standing Out, through pop stories and comprehensive research, he shows how BLOCKS™ solve the problem of us all being made invisible as we compete for less and less available attention in a messaging and media over-saturated world. He teaches how BLOCKS™ allow anyone in any field to stand out at will based on the natural primordial laws of human perception. As host of a popular RadioActive talk show on KXL101.1 FM in Portland, OR, Jamie interviewed hundreds of designers, innovators, artists, and agents for social change who are having an impact all over the world.  An avid consumer of popular culture, Jamie is a graduate of the London School of Economics. He is obsessed with the economics of attention and has consulted for Intel, Cisco, and Symantec. He breaks all this down into why we entrepreneurs need to have a simple way to get our message across in terms of marketing and branding, as well as why this is important for our teams and our overall quality of life as entrepreneurs. Prepare for an eye-opening and fascinating conversation! The Profit by Design Podcast is a Tap the Potential production in collaboration with Small Business Consulting Group.  Show Highlights: In 1950, a person would be exposed to approximately 250 advertising messages in their day-to-day life. By 1970, the number of advertising messages in a day increased to around 2,000. The last time this was studied was in the late 1990s, and 5,000 - 7,000 advertising messages a day is what a person was exposed to. This was all before the internet hit full stride and before social media. Today, the number of advertising messages we are exposed to on a daily basis is estimated to be 10,000 - 15,000. A person can’t process even 1,000 of these messages, so what this means is that anybody trying to communicate is just one of tens of thousands. Jamie’s book, The Iconist, offers a solution to this very real problem. “Continuous partial attention”, a term coined by Linda Stone, who did some research for Microsoft and Apple, means that we’re being bombarded by so much information that we’re only partially paying attention. As a business owner and entrepreneur, this is a huge thing when you’re trying to get your business noticed. To be iconic is to be the first choice. Anything busy in a world overloaded with content, no matter how good it is, instantly gets discarded. People have to have an idea of who you are and what you’re offering them before they have a chance to think in their lizard-brain. Jamie discusses a chapter in his book called, “Road Signs” and how warning labels work. The book teaches you how to turn some aspect of what you do into something that has the same power as a STOP sign so you get that instant fixation. As long as there’s something behind it that’s genuine and real, people will engage further and remember you. “What is the best thing about myself that intersects with what my customer most cares about?” The answer to that question is what you present in a bold way on your website. Then, they can learn about all of your other strong points that you have to offer. “Drag" is when you’re presenting all of the busy stuff but you haven’t self-identified the best of what you have to offer that your customer is wanting. Some psychological ramifications of too much choice include paralysis, anxiety, dissatisfaction, and depression. These same psychological ramifications happen to apply to feeling like you can’t get noticed because there’s too much content around you. Science and research show that when we present complicated things with big, bold, simple imagery, it changes the way we relate to complicated information. We retain more of the information and appreciate it more. Adults crave this elementary communication even more than children do. A BLOCK™ is the anatomy of what makes something iconic. Dr. Sabrina relates how in Mike Michalowicz’s book, Profit First, the Profit First Equation of Sales - Expenses = Profit is a great example of a BLOCK™ and the way it makes the Profit First concept iconic. BREEED - Blocks Repeated Exhaustively Everywhere Equals Demand. This is the snow-ball effect. Jamie shares his poignant backstory and how he came to be interested in the subject of his book. Links and Resources: What do you need to do next to take your life back from your business?  Take our Assessment at: https://www.tapthepotential.com/assessment Get the Book!! How to Hire the Best - Contractors Editionwww.TapThePotential.com/book How to Hire the Best Toolkit www.TapThePotential.com/Toolkit Get Your 2020 Action Planner Now! The Pumpkin Plan Action Planner 2020 https://www.tapthepotential.com/planner Dr. Sabrina’s WEBSITE Dr. Sabrina’s PODCAST - PLEASE RATE & REVIEW! For Resources & Tools from Sponsors - https://www.profitbydesignpodcast.com Subscribe & Share Podcasts! - https://www.profitbydesignpodcast.com/podcasts/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfitByDesign/ Connect with Jamie! Jamie’s Website Jamie’s Email Buy Jamie’s Book HERE Books: How to Hire the Best - Contractors Edition by Sabrina Starling, PhD How to Hire the Best: The Entrepreneur's Ultimate Guide to Attracting Top Performing Team Members by Sabrina Starling, PhD - Will be published Sep 15, 2020 The 4 Week Vacation: Work Supports Life Not the Other Way Around by Sabrina Starling, PhD - Will be published Dec 1, 2020 Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz The Pumpkin Plan: A Simple Strategy to Grab a Remarkable Business in Any Field by Mike Michalowicz The Iconist: The Art and Science of Standing Out by Jamie Mustard The Paradox of Choice: Why More is Less by Barry Schwartz

Are arranged marriages biblical? Are arranged marriages unbiblical? Will Nolan ever accept Jesse's hand in marriage? You'll find out on this episode of Biblical Lenses! Resources: "What is Arranged Marriage Like in America Today?" by Kelsey Yandura "27 Shocking Arranged Marriages Statistics" by Brandon Gaille Genesis 24-27 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/biblical-lenses/support

Dr. Sabrina invites a valued member of the Tap the Potential team to join her on today’s podcast.  As a Tap the Potential strategist, specializing in Profit First and Pumpkin Planning, Stacey Seguin supports Tap the Potential’s efforts in identifying ways for clients to save money, MAKE more money and free up their time.  Listen in to this thoughtful conversation! It’s a peek inside the internal discussions of the Tap the Potential Strategist team. Tap the Potential clients have more time for what matters to them and more money in their bank account than they’ve ever had. This conversation offers a fly on the wall glimpse into how our strategists accomplish this with our clients.   Show Highlights: Being a business owner and entrepreneur is a lifestyle that can easily lead to burnout.  Stacey relates her own compelling story of entrepreneurial burnout. The Tap the Potential team has compassion for what business owners are going through because they’ve all lived that life.  Fortunately, there can be great things waiting on the other side of that burnout. A powerful, simple question: What has to change in order to make this possible? Getting sleep and regular downtime is imperative to reducing stress. A comparative advantage (vs. competitive advantage) creates opportunities for an increase in profit. Discover why your industry standard may be your own self-imposed glass ceiling. Tap the Potential focuses on ways to better their clients’ businesses. Stacey and Dr. Sabrina field a question on a business owner’s desire to open a second location. How to know when you are maximizing the profit potential in your business.   When we decide to sell our business, we need to be able to show that the business can support a C-suite executive (or several!) and pay appropriate compensation. If we can’t, it’s not sellable. Links and Resources: What do you need to do next to take your life back from your business?  Take our Assessment at: https://www.tapthepotential.com/assessment   Get the Book!! How to Hire the Best - Contractors Editionwww.TapThePotential.com/book   How to Hire the Best Toolkit www.TapThePotential.com/Toolkit   Get Your 2020 Action Planner Now! The Pumpkin Plan Action Planner 2020 https://www.tapthepotential.com/planner   Dr. Sabrina’s WEBSITE Dr. Sabrina’s PODCAST - PLEASE RATE & REVIEW!   For Resources & Tools from Sponsors - https://www.profitbydesignpodcast.com Subscribe & Share Podcasts! - https://www.profitbydesignpodcast.com/podcasts/   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfitByDesign/   Books Mentioned: How to Hire the Best - Contractors Edition by Sabrina Starling, PhD How to Hire the Best - Entrepreneurs Edition by Sabrina Starling, PhD - To Be Released The 4-Week Vacation by Sabrina Starling, PhD - To Be Released Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz The Pumpkin Plan: A Simple Strategy to Grow a Remarkable Business in Any Field by Mike Michalowicz

We are so excited to dive back into scripture with all of you! In episode 87 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss chapters 8 and 9 of Matthew. What a gift it is to have the Bible to give us glimpse into the miracles that Jesus performed while on earth. From calming the seas to healing leprosy, it’s easy to take these stories that many of us are familiar with for granted, but there is so much we can learn from these accounts of Jesus’ life! Quotes: “I have no control over how people are going to respond, but I am still called to speak truth.” “Jesus loves and cares for the marginalized.” “We get to see the magnitude of Jesus’ power and the intimacy of His power.” “Sanctification makes us long for heaven.” “Jesus is making the point that the call to follow Him rises above everything.” “Nothing is going to give us our daily dose of awe like God’s Word will.” “How many times are we more concerned with our things than people?” “If we really believe that God is sovereign over all, we can look at what we would call distractions as just part of God’s plan.” “We need to be so dependent on God that we know we cannot do it without him.” Resources: What does it Mean to Fear God? By R.C. Sproul *The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*

Welcome to episode 20 of “Your Encore Life”.  In this episode we are continuing our series on finding joy.  We have discussed the difference between happiness and joy, The Joy Model from the book with the same name with the emphasis on being and doing and the importance of balance between those.  Episode 18 we began talking about the acronym MASTER from the Joy Model, with the importance of having “M”argin in your life.  Episode 19 we talked about “A”bide, or to be with or live with, referring to making God the center of our lives. Today we will be talking about the S in MASTER, which is self-awareness. An article by Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. in Psychology Today, they state Self-awareness involves, thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. It is important, because it’s a major mechanism influencing personal developmentSelf-awareness involves monitoring our stress Self-awareness requires self-examination to become more aware of your strengths and weaknesses regarding your well-being). Be aware, though, that an honest, non-judgmental self-analysis isn’t easy. We tend to berate ourselves for our failings or fantasize about how great we are, when neither is actually the case. We all have a mix of good and bad traits, but we are largely unaware of them. In order to self-reflect objectively, we need to quiet our minds and open our hearts, forgiving ourselves for our imperfections and offering ourselves kudos, but only where we deserve them. Increasing self-awareness of false attitudes or inappropriate behaviors requires peace of mind, time, attention and focus. Knowing ahead of time that we can indeed change in positive ways through deeper self-awareness makes it worth working on those personal qualities we most value. But first we must look within ourselves through self-examination to see what’s there, which is often less obvious than we think. In the book “The Joy Model” that I have been using as a guideline for this series, Jeff Spadafora say self-awareness “is more than just knowing your skills and talents.  It’s about knowing how you relate to God, how you communicate with others, how you think and process information, what things you avoid, what you are passionate about, and other components the are unique to you.  He goes on and talks about the false attitudes as a false self, saying it “is a character, personality, title, position, and identity that we have built up for public display over the years. The energy we put into portraying this False Self to the world is rooted in the emotions of fear, anger, shame, guilt, greed, pride, lust, jealousy, etc.” “People only detach from these emotions and the False Self when they are confident they have a safety net of God’s love to fall into. Why do we create this False Self for a public display?  Why can’t we be comfortable with who we are, who God created us to be.  The realization that God loves us unconditionally and invites us to come as we are to Him gives me a tremendous sense of calm and peace.  I know how often I have used my False Self to be accepted, to make an impression, to try to climb the corporate ladder, to make people like me or impress them. We seek acceptance so much that we often stifle our true selves. If we can rest in the acceptance that the all powerful Creator of the Universe loves us as we were created to be by Him, we can give up the False Self and experience joy as our True Self. The article in Psychology Today I referenced earlier writes of several ways we can build self-awareness.  They include: Walking, especially in the quiet of nature, can be useful in building self-awareness. The mind tends to wander along with our feet, so with a little conscious nudging (and walking), we can examine our part in something that is happening in our lives now — at work, in social situations, in our relationships, or within the family. Practicing mindfulness can increase self-awareness.Mindfulness includes focused attention in the moment to whatever one is doing, and involves practices such as meditation or quieting of the mind. Becoming a good listener can increase self-awareness. “Getting out of ourselves” by focusing on another person is a good antidote to stop downward spirals of self-destructive thinking. Journaling is a good way to become more self-aware. By writing your thoughts or stream-of-consciousness ideas, you begin opening up to those vulnerable places within. It is here that the mother lode of self-awareness dwells. Feedback from others can help you be more self-aware. Since we are our own best audience, we may miss something in our self-appraisal. That’s where the objectivity of others can be most helpful in self-assessment. If you have the courage, ask a friend or acquaintance their opinion of you, or ask about how you managed some project you worked on together or how you handled yourself in some quirky situation. Self-awareness can help you know your strengths and weaknesses.  There are many assessments that can help you become more self-aware.  One of my favorites is the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment.  I am a certified Strengths Champion Coach and truly believe that this assessment has tremendous value in clarifying your strengths and how to best utilize them and how to manage what may be weaknesses while focusing on your strengths.  There are many others as well, such as the DISC profile and the Enneagram, which has gained popularity of late.  If you would like to discuss any of this with me please reach out.  I will offer my podcast listeners a special on the Clifton Strengths assessment and a 60 minute coaching session to clarify your results. Spadafora warns that “if you are truly honest as you examine yourself, you will start to get some clarity on what to do at both the spiritual (being) and practical (doing) levels, but rarely will you get full clarity.  The temptation for many is to stay in the introspection mode of building self-awareness for too long.”  He refers to this as “perpetual naval gazing”. Bob Buford in his book “Halftime”, suggests doing what he refers to as “low cost probes” that move you from introspection to action.  Things such as volunteering to serve meals at a homeless shelter if your heart aches for the homeless, or at a pregnancy center that promotes life if abortion breaks your heart as it does the heart of Jesus.  If kids that don’t have a father figure or are on the foster care system tugs at your heart, be a mentor to a kid through the school system or local foster care program. As you become more in tune with your true self, start dreaming again. The sad truth is that most adults stop dreaming when they reach their mid 20’s. Action Item:  Write down your answer to the following question:  If time, money, and failure weren’t obstacles, what would you do with your life?  That is a powerful question to ponder, but allow yourself to dream again. Join us next week we will be talking about the “T” in the acronym MASTER, which is treasure. Resources: What is Self-Awareness, and How do You Get It?: Psychology Today Half Time Institute: The Joy Model and HalfTime Bible Gateway Contact Craig

We are at or near the peak of what authorities are warning could be a record Cold and Flu Season. The recent outbreak of coronavirus in China has dominated headlines, and according to reports, the deadly virus is spreading rapidly. Join us as Dr. Meletis, John Burgstiner, and Glenn Edenfield once again welcome Al Fusco to our broadcast team to help us separate fact from fiction regarding Colds and Flu. Tune in to learn how to minimize your risk of infection (even on a plane), manage symptoms and speed your recovery if you are exposed. Resources: What you should have in your natural medicine cabinet:  Immunotabs Organic Immune Support, Food grade Hydrogen Peroxide,  Sovereign Silver Hydrosol, Complete Thymic Formula, Cool Mist Humidifier,  Influenza-Like Illness Activity Map Article on the Flu with stats and charts Logos Nutritionals - Radio Flyer Deal of the week:  

Break out the bubbly! It’s the 2nd Anniversary of the Men on Purpose Podcast! As we celebrate two years of learning from the extraordinary men who are making their mark on the world, let’s get meta and consider the power of podcasting as a medium and the potential YOU have to share your unique gifts with the world. Steve Olsher is the creator of the New Media Summit, Editor-in-Chief at Podcast Magazine and host of Reinvention Radio. Doug Sandler is the CEO of Turnkey Podcast Productions and the cohost of The Nice Guys on Business. Lou Diamond is the CEO of Thrive LOUD and the host of the Thrive LOUD Podcast. Together, they are what Emerald considers the ‘Baby Daddies’ of the Men on Purpose Podcast, as all three played a pivotal role in bringing the show to life. On this episode of the podcast, Steve, Doug and Lou join Emerald to celebrate the second anniversary of Men on Purpose. Steve shares his mission to help people discover, share and monetize their WHAT, explaining how podcasting allows us to serve others through our message. Doug dispels the myths around what it takes to be a podcaster and walks us through his MOM formula for developing a successful show. Listen in for Lou’s insight on the power of podcasting to connect with business opportunities and learn how podcasting might serve YOU in becoming a thought leader in your field. What You Will Learn Steve’s mission to help people discover, share and monetize their WHAT Steve’s insight around the potential for growth in the podcasting space What inspired Steve to create Podcast Magazine with a focus on the fans Steve’s dare to embrace that you are the solution to someone’s problem Doug’s thoughts on the myths around what it takes to be a podcaster How Doug helps people develop their podcasts based on their goals Doug’s Market-Offer-Message formula for developing a quality show Doug’s Nice Guy approach to becoming a success at anything you do Lou’s insight on the power of podcasting to connect with opportunities How podcasting influenced Lou’s positioning and reshaped his brand Connect with Steve Olsher New Media Summit Podcast Magazine Reinvention Radio Beyond 8 Figures Connect with Doug Sandler Doug’s Website The Nice Guys on Business Podcast Turnkey Podcast BizWiz Podcast The Mustang Podcast Connect with Lou Diamond Lou’s Website Thrive LOUD Thrive LOUD Podcast Authors That Thrive Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x3333 Resources What is Your WHAT?: Discover the One Amazing Thing You Were Born to Do by Steve Olsher Nice Guys Finish First: Winning Customers for Life by Winning Relationships that Last by Doug Sandler Launch Your Podcast 2-Day Intensive Steve Olsher on Nice Guys on Business EP369 Master the Art of Connecting by Lou Diamond Bedside Reading Wickedly Smart Women Podcast This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Motivation: the desire and action towards a life goal. This week's 8th grade hosts, Salil and Shauna, are joined once again by Makenzi and Sathvik. The group discusses life motivation and more, focusing on wrapping up first semester of the school year, hopes for heading into winter break, and even potential topics that would be fun for students to discuss for future podcasts. RESOURCES: What is Motivation? from Psychology Today. The Scientific Guide on How to Get and Stay Motivated by James Clear. Managing the Seemingly Inevitable Holiday Season Stress from Elizabeth Scott. Tune in next year as we continue in 2020 with Season 2 of our podcast! Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the remainder of the school year. Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com

005: New to Nonprofit? 5 Ways to Hit the Ground Running (Mike Blackwelder)SUMMARYOne of the challenges of starting a job in the nonprofit sector is the volume of information, skills and experiences you’re trying to learn and manage, often without adequate on-boarding support from your organization. If that challenge is one you’re facing, or you want to do a better job helping develop your staff talent, this episode is for you. Mike and I explore five ways you can accelerate your journey on the nonprofit path with practical tips, ideas and resources.ABOUT MIKEMike Blackwelder is a nonprofit and fundraising professional who has been on the leadership path for over a decade. He serves as Managing Director for PMA Consulting, and has extensive experience in fundraising, management, strategic planning, communications, and nonprofit administration. His nonprofit career includes positions at United Way of Central Carolinas, Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County, and Safe Alliance. In his most recent position as Chief Advancement Officer at Safe Alliance, Mike managed a team of development staff and led the agency's fundraising, marketing, volunteer, and advocacy efforts. Mike received a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Campbell University, a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and an MBA from UNC-Charlotte, and recently became a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE). Mike is also very involved with the Charlotte Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), where he currently serves as Board President.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES· What questions should you ask in your first 90 days on the job?· The First 90 Days (Michael Watkins) · Identifying key goals and challenges of the organization · Mike’s keys to staying organized; to-do list and email management · Strategic networking: comparable and aspirational peers· What skills and experiences should you master?· Importance of self-care· Creating of personal development plan· Maximizing professional development organizations like AFP· Mike’s Pick: Donor Centered Fundraising (Penelope Burk)· Mike’s Pick: Achieving Excellence In Fundraising (Hank Rosso)

We had a lot of fun with this episode -- and we learned a few things about each other in the process of recording it! What's today's podcast episode topic? The Enneagram and marriage. Whether you love all things Enneagram, are skeptical of it, or don't even know what it is, I think you'll enjoy this candid conversation about our differences, how we have worked through them, and what it looks like to love and respect someone who is the complete opposite of you in many ways. Pull up a chair (or a load of laundry!) and listen in as we chat about our big foster care news, grilling meat, my favorite makeup cleaner (and I make a confession that I might get some flack for), a book I'm reading, and marriage and the Enneagram! In This Episode:   [01:55] What's saving our lives? Butcher Box and Mary Kay 3-in-1 Timewise Cleanser. [07:20] I’ve been reading Come Matter Here by Hannah Brencher. [11:28] How do marriage and the Enneagram tie in with one another? [14:37] Jesse talks about what it's like to be married to a very strong Enneagram 8. [18:30] On the flip side, I share what it is like being married an inquisitive Enneagram 5. [25:34] How do we reconcile our differences? [30:19] Learning more about our personality types has helped us to build a stronger marriage through understanding. [33:57] Choose to see differences as strengths and it will change your perspective -- and maybe your relationship! Links and Resources: What is the Enneagram? (Podcast I did with Leigh Kramer) Butcher Box Mary Kay Timewise 3-in-1 Cleanser Come Matter Here by Hannah Brencher Crystal’s Favorite Things on Amazon CrystalPaine.com MoneySavingMom.com Crystal’s Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!) Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal@moneysavingmom.com Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission — at no additional cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

Rachel and Janis discuss patriarchy and toxic masculinity and how it hurts men (and also everyone else). Resources: What we mean when we say toxic masculinity Bell Hooks: The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love History of Incels (Involuntary Celibates) The Rage of Incels How Men's Rights Activists are not really fighting for men's rights Male Contraception Class Status and the Construction of Black Masculinity @KissAndCurse - Instagram Kevin Powell On Moving Beyond His Own Toxic Masculinity Talk Like A Man The Good Men Project A Call to Men Eldra Jackson: How I unlearned dangerous lessons about masculinity Q for the audience: What are some patriarchal truths that you’re holding on to? What purpose does it serve in your life? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sexistentialu/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sexistentialu/support

What kind of returns can a passive multifamily real estate investor expect? What if you could double your money in just five or six years? And pay little or nothing in the way of taxes? Jan Larson spent 25 years in the high-stress world of semiconductor development, most recently working for Amazon. He had always been interested in real estate investing but did not want to deal with 3AM phone calls about clogged toilets. Five years ago, a colleague introduced him to a passive investing opportunity, and Jan was hooked. Today, he has invested in 28 multifamily deals involving 34 properties, and in January, Jan had enough passive income to quit his job. On this episode, Jan joins me to discuss how his life has changed since he quit his job through passive investing in multifamily. He explains how living through the stock market meltdowns in 2000 and 2008 inspired him to diversify with apartment buildings, describing what he loves most about multifamily and sharing the returns passive investors can expect. Listen in for Jan’s advice on how to get started with passive investing and learn how he evaluates deals based on the sponsor and the submarket! Key Takeaways How Jan’s life has changed since he quit his job High-pressure work in tech industry Much less stress now How Jan got started with passive investing Introduced to multifamily by colleague Steady deal flow snowball from there Why Jan chose real estate over the stock market Lived through meltdown of 2000 + 2008 Diversify to reduce exposure to market What Jan loves about passive investing in multifamily Not binary ‘Set it and forget it’ What allowed Jan to invest in 28 deals in 5 years Liquidated stock investments and Roth IRA Rolled proceeds of sales into other deals How refinancing a property benefits passive investors % of investment returned (redeploy in new deal) Cash-on-cash return of remaining = 25-30%/year The returns a passive investor can reasonably expect 8-10% cash-on-cash returns Double money in 5 or 6 years Jan’s insight around the tax benefits of multifamily Depreciate faster with cost segregation Haven’t paid any taxes on CoC returns What Jan looks for in a multifamily deal Trustworthy sponsor with track record Submarket in particular + overall market Jan’s advice for aspiring passive investors Find Meetups to meet sponsors Vet by talking to other investors Jan’s top takeaway for potential passive investors Multifamily investing gives options Connect with Jan Email jan.a.larson@gmail.com   Resources What’s the Best Investment: The Stock Market or Real Estate? Nighthawk Equity Podcast Show Notes Review the Podcast on iTunes Michael’s Website Michael on Facebook Michael on Instagram Michael on YouTube Apartment Investor Network Facebook Group Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing: The Blueprint to Quitting Your Job with Real Estate—Even Without Experience or Cash by Michael Blank

(https://www.theh2duo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/water-in-real-life-radhika-fox.png) Radhika Fox is the Chief Executive Officer of the US Water Alliance, a national nonprofit organization advancing policies and programs that build a sustainable water future for all. Radhika is a widely-recognized thought leader on complex water issues, from equity in water to investing in our nation’s water infrastructure. With more than 20 years of experience in developing policies, programs, and issue-based advocacy campaigns, Radhika is a sought-after public speaker and has been interviewed by local, regional, and national media outlets on a wide range of water issues. Previously, Radhika directed the policy and government affairs agenda for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, which is responsible for providing 24/7 water, wastewater, and municipal power services to 2.6 million Bay Area residents. She also served as the Federal Policy Director at PolicyLink, where she coordinated the organization’s policy agenda on a wide range of issues, including infrastructure investment, transportation, sustainable communities, economic inclusion, and workforce development. Top Takeaways Art begins a conversation about water that facts and figures alone cannot. Partnering with the artists and cultural practitioners in your community creates new tools to engage the community, new ways to envision and design our water systems and a new lens through which our industry’s technical experts can innovate the future of water. These partnerships create an entry point for the people in your community that are passionate about helping create positive behavior change. Resources: What did Stephanie mean by coming in like Jason Momoa? This (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vK166iSwQc) . #FiredUp Advancing One Water Through Arts and Culture: A Blueprint for Action (http://uswateralliance.org/sites/uswateralliance.org/files/publications/uswa_artsculture_FINAL_PAGES_RGB_0.PDF) One Water Summit 2019 (https://web.cvent.com/event/f742e950-a12a-45a4-8051-ac20bc5a131b/summary) Dare to Lead by Brene Brown Sponsor: This episode is powered by Moonshot Missions (http://moonshotmissions.org) designs replicable models that help utilities overcome the challenges they face in order to move forward. Moonshot can help you assess your system, select solutions from a pre-vetted menu of projects, plus develop innovative financing approaches. Collaborate with other leaders to work together, develop tailored mission plans and share lessons learned. Together you can build water systems that work more efficiently and effectively to protect and provide for the residents you serve, while also saving your customers money. If you’d like to learn more or even share your own experience that might be helpful for a struggling utility to adopt and start on a positive path, visit moonshotmissions.org (http://moonshotmissions.org/) or email george@moonshotmissions.org.” Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a one- or two-sentence review in iTunes or on Stitcher.  This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. We give a shoutout to everyone who rates the podcast with 5 stars in future episodes. Give us some love on Twitter by tagging us (https://twitter.com/the_h2duo) or by using the #WaterInRealLifePodcast If you know someone you think would benefit, please spread the word by using the share buttons on this page. Thank you for sharing some of your time with us. We know how precious those minutes are. Share your story, you never know who needs to hear it and remember, “Those who tell the stories, rule the world.”

In today's episode, Aubrey and Courtney discuss the impact that movement has on stress and the subfields of anxiety & depression.  If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at hello@structuresofself.com or on Instagram @structuresofself. We'd love to connect! If you like what you heard, please tell your friends, rate us and subscribe! Your glial cells will thank you. Resources: What are Glial cells: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glia Neuroplasticity and Depression: The brain changes throughout adult life...a process of plasticity By David Hellerstein, Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/heal-your-brain/201107/neuroplasticity-and-depression Binge alcohol alters exercise-driven neuroplasticity lEmily A.BartonaYanbinLubMuradMegjhanibMark E.MaynardaPrathamesh M.KulkarnibBadrinathRoysambJ. LeighLeasureac Responses of glial cells to stress and glucocorticoids BY: F. Jauregui-Huerta,1 Y. Ruvalcaba-Delgadillo,2 R. Gonzalez-Castañeda,1 J. Garcia-Estrada,1,3O. Gonzalez-Perez,1 and S. Luquin1 Stress: the Silent Killer By Christian Amondson Stress: The Killer Disease: Stress and inflammation leave us vulnerable to depression. By Emily Deans (Psychology today)  All About Catecholamines in the Stress Response Fight-or-Flight Chemical Messengers by Elizabeth Scott  The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk  How Your Mental Health Reaps the Benefits of Exercise by Sarah Gingell (Psychology Today)  Analyzing the role of diet and exercise in myelin production, Mayo Clinic https://www.clinicalkey.com/#!/content/playContent/1-s2.0-S2215036618302918 An examination of serotonin and psychological variables in the relationship between exercise and mental health  Can You Be Blissfully Unaware of Your Own Stress? By Cari Romm https://jamesclear.com/exercise-and-depression https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061025085513.htm https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-works-and-why/201803/how-your-mental-health-reaps-the-benefits-exercise https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/exercise-is-an-all-natural-treatment-to-fight-depression https://www.apa.org/topics/anxiety/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/structuresofself/support

Do you feel like you’ve got more to give—but you’re not sure how to get to the next level? Our minds often limit what we think is possible, and we set small goals that keep us trapped at a certain level of achievement. How do we remove those limiting beliefs and create a bigger, better vision of the future? Nick Elvery is a Peak Performance Coach dedicated to helping people unlock their full potential. His experience in overcoming a serious drug and alcohol addiction gave Nick insight around exactly what it takes to create lasting change. He is also the host of the popular Daily Habits Podcast and the creator of the SuperCharger Academy, a program designed to support clients in achieving what’s most important to them. Today, Nick joins Emerald to share his calling to help people overcome limiting beliefs, discussing how to set goals that make you feel the right balance of scared AND excited. He describes his experience with addiction, explaining how he used talk therapy to clear old traumas and why it was crucial to make radical changes to his peer group. Listen in for Nick’s practical advice on practicing mental courage, making important decisions, and removing self-limitations to achieve peak performance! What You Will Learn Nick’s innate desire to help people overcome limiting beliefs Nick’s insight around courage as a habit to be practiced How Nick exercises mental courage through cold exposure How to create a future you can live into after addiction Meditation, self-hypnosis Radical change in peer group Why Nick recommends talk therapy to clear old traumas Nick’s advice for getting clear on what you want to achieve The value of goals that make you feel scared AND excited Why your goals should be relative to where you are in life How Nick leverages long walks to make important decisions Nick’s practice of celebrating achievements with self-care Connect with Nick Elvery Nick’s Website Daily Habits Podcast Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Emerald on Instagram Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com Resources What’s Your Next Move with Arlene Battishill This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Fifty percent of marriages end in divorce, right? WRONG. In this encouraging exploration of the real state of marriage, researcher and author Shaunti Feldhahn teams up with Ron Deal for a deep look at the facts behind the statistics. Show Notes and Resources What if these “facts” are actually myths? In The Good News About Marriage, best-selling author Shaunti Feldhahn, presents groundbreaking research that reveals the inspiring truth. If you want answers to questions every wife is asking, listen to Shaunti Feldhahn on the FamilyLife's Married With Benefits podcast. Ron Deal and Shaunti Feldhahn are both featured speakers at this year's Blended & Blessed®. Learn more and register for the only livestream event for couples in stepfamilies. Whether married or soon-to-be married, The Smart Stepfamily will help you discover how to communicate effectively and solve the everyday puzzles of stepchildren relationships.

What’s working on Facebook for your business in 2019. Do you struggle to create engaging content on social media? Are you posting every day on Facebook but finding it’s doing very little for your business? If you’d like to find out what’s working on Facebook right now (in 2019), in this episode, I talk about 10 tips that will help you move your business forward this year. If you want to learn how to use Facebook to market your business and drive your ideal customers and clients to your website, your email list, or your brick-and-mortar shop, make sure you tune into this episode. Facebook is all about connecting with your audience and building rapport and relationships, so find out exactly what you can do to build an engaged community of followers and start creating a buzz around your business.  You will learn…   Exactly what type of content people are expecting to see on Facebook (and why some of the content you’ve been sharing may not be performing as well).  What one thing you should do to inspire and invite your audience to engage with your content on Facebook. Why you should focus on building connections with other business owners, as well as prospective customers and clients.  Social Media Bootcamp. I am running a bootcamp-style conference on Friday, 31st May 2019 in Belfast, at the iconic Titanic hotel, with my friend and colleague Ashleigh Watson of Copper Square Communications.  To find out more about the conference and what to expect from the event, have a listen to episode 77 of the Social Bee podcast – Why I am co-hosting Social Media Bootcamp in Belfast. For more information and to book your ticket, click here.  Super Early Bird tickets are only available until 12th April 2019, and tickets are selling fast!  *If you’re flying in, book your flight to Belfast City Airport.* And if you have any questions about the conference or would like more information about where to stay, email me at louise@socialbeeni.com. Resources What is the difference between a Facebook page and a Facebook group? – blog post.  If you want to find out more about how to use Facebook for your business, including how to use the Facebook Ads Manager, I have training courses inside my monthly membership, The Social Bee Academy. For only £30 per month, you get access to me and the rest of the community to ask for help with anything you need to know about social media, marketing, and growing your business online. We also have a buzzing Facebook group where I regularly share valuable training and updates.  If you’re in Northern Ireland, I also run regular workshops to help you use social media for your business, so keep an eye out on Eventbrite for any upcoming workshops you may be interested in.  More about me.  My Facebook group for podcast listeners: Social Beehive. If you enjoy the show, come and join us, and we can chat about the topics I cover with my guests on the podcast.  If you want to find out more about how you can work with me, head over to my website or email me at louise@socialbeeni.com. Or join my 30-day social media challenge and receive exclusive access to my monthly value-packed webinars. 

The Rachel Does Therapy Podcast is a weekly conversation exploring what it means to be human, questions about mental health, and how to treat ourselves and one another with more compassion. Disclaimer: This podcast is hosted by Rachel Alerte, an Associate Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Atlanta, Georgia. While the topics discussed on the podcast may be therapeutic in nature, the podcast is not a substitute for therapy. In this week’s episode, I talk about the difference between being alone and being lonely. I also share some tips for embracing our fears about being alone. Resources: What a Time to Be Alone by Chidera Eggerue (aka The Slumflower) https://www.amazon.com/What-Time-Be-Alone-Slumflowers/dp/1787132110/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550692146&sr=8-1&keywords=what+a+time+to+be+alone @theslumflower on IG and Twitter Meditation song: Brethren, Arise by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/darkglow/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ Share your thoughts about the episode here and on iTunes: Instagram: @racheldoestherapy Twitter: @racheldoesthrpy Facebook: @racheldoestherapy If you’d like to attend a Self-Care Saturdays Workshop, you can find out more here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/rachel-alerte-atlanta-ga/379603 You can also send your questions to racheldoestherapy@gmail.com. New episodes of the podcast are available every Wednesday wherever you find podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today's Topic – The Vaulted topic I have always thought very utilitarian about creating the architecture for my fantasy setting. What do the people have? What do the people need? What is important to the people?  However, I have come to the belief that I missed 2 very important considerations. Join Michael and Jeffery as they rethink architecture. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow What did I think? What is new? What type of architecture? What type of Resources? What is made with the Recourses? What about Luxury Resources? Basic questions? Palace construction Public what does the government provide? Private Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-259-rethinking-architecture/   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) HowToWorldbuild.com   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643?mt=2   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/   ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter  ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Continuing in our Advent series, we are discussing the themes of Hope and Faith in light of the Christmas story. What is the difference between Hope and Faith? How did we live with a deep sense of Hope?  Scripture References: Hebrews 11:1 Romans 8:24-25 Resources What is Hope? (Desiring God Article)

It’s autumn! And that means it’s vata season. I thought it’d be fun to republish this timely episode with Amanda Stanley. This recording was episode 11 of the HerbRally podcast, so newer listeners may not have made it that far back in the archives. Amanda is an Ayurvedic herbalist, yogi and reiki practitioner. I loved gaining new insight in this system of herbalism. She has a wonderful way of weaving the philosophy of Ayurveda with practical health practices we could all stand to implement more of in our daily lives. I got a lot out of this episode and I know you'll come away inspired! Thanks so much to Amanda for sharing her wealth of knowledge. If you’d like to reach out to her, you can find her here: Facebook JupitersLabyrinth.com RESOURCES What is Ayurveda? Discover Your Dosha Type HerbRally www.herbrally.com 

Join Mason as we take a deep dive into the mysterious and vitally important energy that lives in our kidneys; Jing. ‘Jing’ is the Chinese word for ‘essence’ - specifically kidney essence. In the ancient Taoist tradition, fatigue, weakness and hormonal imbalance, were all considered a result of Jing depletion. By learning to nourish Jing we begin to stop any “leaking” of this energy, and therefore cease to be in states of exhaustion and restore this energy so that our body can grow deep roots of health to grow upon. When the Jing is strong and being used sustainably we experience healthy hormones, less stress, a rocking libido and strong bones, back, hips and knees. Mason covers the primary herbs and practices needed to ensure healthy levels of Jing in the body, this is our first step to ensuring a nice long, healthy life is experienced.  In this podcast you will learn: The key principles to stop leaking Jing and start accumulating it What is Jing and why does it live in the kidneys Why Jing is the key to great digestive fire How to get away from being exhausted and start building energy in your organs How stress leaks your life essence Why weak knees, hips and lower back are a sign of deficient Jing How Kidney health determines the capacity of ALL your vital organs The keys to ensuring your libido is rocking The best herbs to build back your core Jing energy and how to take them Why the JING blend is a key for long term energy Resources “What is Jing and How To Cultivate it” Article https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/superblog/what-is-jing-and-how-to-cultivate-it 30 Days of JING Challenge https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/superblog/30-days-of-jing-challenge-to-restore-core-energy JING tonic recipehttps://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/superblog/instant-jing-recipe JING blendhttps://www.superfeast.com.au/products/jing-kidney-and-adrenal-tonic Deer antler velvethttps://www.superfeast.com.au/products/deer-antler-powdered-extract SuperFeast Websitesuperfeast.com.au (sign up to the epic SuperFeast newsletter for 10% off your first order!) SuperFeast Instagram@superfeast Q: How Can I Support The SuperFeast Podcast? A: Tell all your friends and family and share online! We’d also love it if you could subscribe and review this podcast on iTunes.  

In Episode 2, I sat down with librarian and comedian Eric Sizemore. We caught up on what’s been happening since we last chatted, covering topics ranging from what people can get out of their library system, to where they can find some of the best stand-up comedy in Champaign, IL. Plus lot of other interesting stuff! After recording, there was a little fact checking done, and for those interested, some useful (or maybe not-so-useful) links are given below. Have a fabulous day! REMINDER: Right after the initial airing of episodes on WPCD 88.7 (live stream and download), Take A Break is now available via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify. Subscribe, rate, and review until your fingers fall off. Simply search for "Take A Break Podcast." Resources: What's happening in the Champaign-Urbana comedy scene? Check out the CU Comedy Club FaceBook page https://www.facebook.com/CUComedyClub/ Crime without a body in the US: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_conviction_without_a_body The Investigator: A British Crime Drama https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5900164/ Alum vs Alumnus vs Alumni https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/alum-versus-alumni Credit for the soundtrack for Take A Break goes to Kelsey Sharp and her song “Shine.” Find out more about Kelsey on her FaceBook Page, Kelsey Sharp Music.  

Google News and Updates Chrome's turning 10, here's what's new Test out the beta version Making embedded Google Forms better Easily add buttons to improve links in new Google Sites Use the quick-access side panel to do more from Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, and more Create better-looking sites more quickly with section layouts in new Google Sites Featured Content AUGUST 2018 UPDATES: New Classwork page—Teachers and students have a new Classwork page. Teachers can post assignments and questions on the page, as well as group them into modules with topics. New grading tool in Classroom—Teachers have a new grading tool where they can switch between grades, student submissions, and comments while grading and save common feedback in a comment bank to use later. New People page—Teachers can view class member information on the People page. Teachers can also invite and remove students, co-teachers, and guardians on the page. New Settings page—Teachers can edit the class description, change the class code, manage guardian summaries, and control Stream settings on a consolidated Settings page. Copy a class—Teachers can copy classwork and topics from an existing class to new class. Control notifications by class—Teachers and students can turn notifications off for any class. Change grades—Teachers can change grade point values when creating or editing assignments or questions. See updates—Teachers and students can see updated labels (Assigned, Turned In, and Graded) for the status of a student’s work. SEPTEMBER 2018 UPDATES: Materials on the Classwork page—Teachers can add materials to the Classwork page. Classwork page for existing classes—Teachers can add the Classwork page to existing classes or classes they’ve previously removed the page from. Easier posting on the Stream page—Teachers and students have an easier way to post in the Stream. Edit the room, subject, and section during course creation and in Settings page—Teachers can edit the room, subject, and section when creating or editing a course or in the Settings page. Teachers can edit the room and subject when creating or editing a course. Bottom tab navigation—On iOS, users can navigate between the Stream, Classwork, and People pages with a bottom navigation bar. Guardians—On iOS, verified teachers can view student guardians. Resources What’s New With Google Classroom Matt’s Google Classroom Google Classroom Blog Posts and Resources: How to make good Google Classroom assignments better The Google Classroom Quick-Start guide + tips and tricks (Updated August 2018) Google Classroom: Differentiate like a NINJA (Ditch That Textbook podcast episode 099) Kasey’s Google Classroom Google Classroom Blog Posts and Resources: 5 Things to Know About the NEW Google Classroom 6 Tips for Getting Started with Google Classroom 35 Google Classroom Resources That Will Make Your Day The Google Classroom Master Class (Online Course) [su_button url="https://shakeuplearning.teachable.com/p/getting-started-with-google-classroom-course" target="blank" style="flat" background="#278e4a" color="#ffffff" size="5" wide="yes" center="yes" radius="0" icon="icon: google" icon_color="#ffffff"]The Google Classroom Master Class (Online Course)[/su_button] Google Teacher Tribe Mailbag Get your feedback in for upcoming episodes! Click here to submit feedback! On The Blogs Matt: 7 ninja Google Keep tricks for teachers and students Kasey: How to Create “Apps” With Google Slides (guest post by Micah Shippee) [shortcode-variables slug="signature"]

This week Sue and Meagan are learning all about hormones and how they affect the body, and we might even talk about running! Full Show Notes and Resources: What are hormones? Cortisol - stress hormone that controls your mood, motivation, and fear (known for your body’s fight or flight response), also affects how your body metabolizes food, keeps inflammation down, regulates blood pressure, and controls your body’s sleep/wake cycles, can also boost energy. Cortisol can shut down bodily functions that aren’t necessary when your body is having a crisis of some kind (like shutting down menstruation when energy supply is chronically low). Having too much cortisol in your body for too long can have serious negative effects on the body like anxiety, depression, memory problems, trouble sleeping, and weight gain. Adrenaline - another stress hormone that is secreted in times of crisis. In response to a threat, adrenaline stimulates the heart to beat faster and harder, increases alertness, increases blood flow to the muscles, and decreases the pain response. Excessively high levels of adrenaline due to stress without actual threat of danger can cause heart damage, insomnia, and a jittery, nervous feeling. Estrogen - Estrogen, or oestrogen, is the primary female sex hormone. It is responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics. Estrogen also affects metabolism, hunger, and fat storage - which is why changes in estrogen throughout the menstrual cycle can affect your hunger, food intake, and weight gain. Estrogen blunts hunger, so you may feel less hungry at times in your cycle when estrogen is high, like the week before ovulation. It also plays a role in bone formation and muscle protein synthesis. Progesterone - another female sex hormone that is involved with ovulation and pregnancy. It also affects metabolism, skin health, mood, bone strength, body temperature, inflammation and immune response. Progesterone can have a dramatic effect on mood - when progesterone levels drop before the start of the next menstrual cycle, that is when many women experience sharp changes in mood and heightened irritability (one known characteristic of PMS). Progesterone increases hunger - watch out for hunger when progesterone peaks the week after ovulation. Testosterone - the main male sex hormone that is also present in women. It is an anabolic steroid - which means it promotes muscle growth. Testosterone usually stays pretty low in women, but we do get a small surge in testosterone around the middle of our cycle. Testosterone enhances libido, so that is something else you might notice in the days around ovulation. Growth Hormone - stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans - because of its ability to promote muscle growth and fat loss, it is used exogenously by bodybuilders, but it is a hormone that all humans produce naturally. Growth hormone is secreted in pulses throughout the day - with a big surge of it coming just before you wake up in the morning. Fasting and vigorous exercise both increase growth hormone, while eating food decreases it. Erythropoietin (EPO) - is an essential hormone for red blood cell production and has been shown to dramatically improve athletic cardiovascular performance. EPO doping has been used by endurance athletes to boost performance illegally, but training at altitude can have similar effects on the body because the lower oxygen levels at altitude can boost natural EPO and red blood cell production. Insulin - regulates blood sugar levels in the body. When you eat food, insulin is secreted to promote the storage of glucose in your liver, muscles, and fat. The glucose goes to the liver first and is stored as glycogen, and once that’s filled, goes to the muscles and again stored as glycogen, and any remaining glucose is stored in the fat cells as fat. Carbohydrates, protein, and fat all raise insulin levels in the blood, but to varying degrees - carbohydrates increase insulin the most, and fat increases insulin the least. Glucagon - the fat-burning hormone. When insulin levels are low, glucagon increases and stored energy (in the form of fat and glycogen) is used to fuel the body. Fasting increases glucagon, and eating suppresses it. You can’t burn your fat for fuel if your insulin is always high, which is why people who are insulin-resistant - like those with diabetes - have a hard time losing bodyfat. Ghrelin - called the hunger hormone because of its role in regulation of appetite. When ghrelin is high, appetite increases, as does food intake. Leptin - the satiety hormone, when ghrelin is high, leptin is low and vice-versa. When leptin increases, the desire to eat decreases. People who are leptin-resistant (usually obese people) have difficulty feeling “full” or satisfied after eating, despite high levels of leptin (I think I had some degree of leptin-resistance) Melatonin - a hormone that regulates sleep and wakefulness. Melatonin is involved in the synchronization of the circadian rhythms including sleep-wake timing, blood pressure regulation, and seasonal reproduction. Known as "the hormone of darkness", the onset of melatonin at dusk promotes activity in nocturnal (night-active) animals and sleep in diurnal ones including humans. This is why it’s recommended to sleep in a darkened room (the absence of light helps to promote release of melatonin). During the night, melatonin regulates leptin, lowering its levels. Vitamin D - known as a vitamin, but it is a hormone the kidneys produce that controls blood calcium concentration and impacts the immune system. Only a few foods contain vitamin D (such as mushrooms, egg yolk, or fatty fish). The major natural source of the vitamin is synthesis of cholecalciferol in the skin from cholesterol through a chemical reaction that is dependent on sun exposure. Synthesis of vitamin D in nature is dependent on the presence of UV radiation and subsequent activation in liver and in kidney. Vitamin D has a significant role in calcium homeostasis and metabolism. Vitamin D is necessary for bone mineralization, which should be important to any athlete (you can’t perform with a broken bone!) Additionally, VItamin D also has been shown to enhance muscle synthesis.

Download Our latest 'In the Meanwhile" podcast is inspired by a very real answer to prayer for a dear family member and also to the circumstances behind the new "meanwhile" that Page and I find ourself in right now. These circumstances in our lives remind us that it is God who provides our manna for us daily just like He daily provided for the children of Israel. They also remind us to depend on Him as our ultimate Provider. Deuteronomy 8:16 encourages us, He fed you in the wilderness with manna that your fathers had not known, in order to humble and test you, so that in the end He might cause you to prosper. Our times of need have a purpose! We hope you'll listen in as we share a very special "manna moment" we experienced quite a while ago but is still impacting us today and also why those manna moments are worth much more than we can imagine. We also hope you'll share a special manna moment from your life -- whether God provided a physical need or a spiritual need. You can share right here at the top of our Facebook Group page.   SHOW NOTES In our podcast, we enjoy sharing three major reasons for "manna moments" -- those times when we are especially dependent on God alone and He abundantly provides. These are: Our faith needs testing and God meets this need. We must learn that God is our greatest need. Manna moments are a milestone for the person going through the struggle, but also for future generations. RESOURCES What was it like to eat actual manna? GotQuestions.org sheds some light. Read Exodus 16, the entire account of how God provided the original manna to His children in the wilderness.  Share (and read) "manna moments" from fellow listeners and be ENCOURAGED!  

Episode 100 marks the end of a season, and the beginning of a new one. Kylon talks about the history of Successful Dropout, and his vision for the future of this community. He also shares about his experience with Ayahuasca in the mountains of Costa Rica. This episode is about change, and new beginnings.  RESOURCES What is Ayahuasca? THANK YOU! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Additionally, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and I read each and every one of them. JOIN THE SUCCESSFUL DROPOUT COMMUNITY! Create a free account in the forum and introduce yourself! Subscribe to the Successful Dropout Podcast. Join our private Facebook Group! Follow @successfuldropout on Instagram!

Fr. James Martin has made a career of skirting the fine line between implicitly criticizing Church teaching without explicitly rejecting it. But even when he is explaining Church teaching, as he did in a recent America Magazine article, he’s still undermining it. Resources: What is the official church teaching on homosexuality? Responding to a commonly asked question (by […]

Kadija Ferryman: Achieving Fairness in Precision Medicine (Ep. 135) Data & Society's Kadija Ferryman joined Joe Miller to discuss data-driven medicine and the policy issues surrounding fairness in precision medicine. Bio Dr. Kadija Ferryman (@KadijaFerryman) is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Data and Society Research Institute in New York. Dr. Ferryman is a cultural anthropologist whose research examines how cultural and moral values are embedded in digital health information, social and biological influences on health, and the ethics of translational and digital health research. She earned a BA in Anthropology from Yale University and a PhD in Anthropology from The New School for Social Research. Before completing her PhD, she was a policy researcher at the Urban Institute where she studied how housing and neighborhoods impact well-being, specifically the effects of public housing redevelopment on children, families, and older adults. She has published research in journals such as Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, European Journal of Human Genetics, and Genetics in Medicine. Resources What is Precision Medicine by Kadija Ferryman and Mikaela Pitcan (Data & Society, 2018) Fairness in Precision Medicine by Kadija Ferryman and Mikaela Pitcan (Data & Society, 2018) Fact Sheet: Obama Administration Announces Key Actions to Accelerate Precision Medicine Initiative (archived) Are Workarounds Ethical?: Managing Moral Problems in Health Care Systems by Nancy Berlinger (Oxford University Press, 2016)   News Roundup Facebook still under fire amidst looming GDPR implementation The EU’s Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is set to take effect on May 26th and Facebook is scrambling to manage a ceaseless onslaught of negative press regarding how it handles its users’ data. Ryan Browne at CNBC reports on the dangers of Facebook’s “log in with Facebook” feature, which apparently exposes users’ data to third-party trackers. Morgan Chalfant at the New York Times reported on a painting app that actually installs malware that harvests users’ payment information, among other things. Additionally, Ali Breland reports in the Hill that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has reopened an investigation it had closed last year into whether and how Facebook helps facilitate housing discrimination. Democrats are pushing for tighter data protection rules at the Federal Trade Commission, but that’s unlikely to mean much in the near-term since, with Commissioner Terrell McSweeny’s announcement last week that she’ll be stepping down at the end of this month, the FTC will now be operating with just one of five commissioners—Republican Acting Chair Maureen Ohlhausen. Auditors don’t seem to be offering much in the way of confidence in the manner with which Facebook protects user data. PricewaterhouseCoopers conducted an audit of Facebook and told the FTC, after Facebook knew about Cambridge Analytica, that Facebook was adequately protecting consumer privacy and in compliance with a 2011 consent decree. Meanwhile, David Ingram reports for Reuters that Facebook has changed its terms of service for 1.5 billion Facebook users in Africa, Asia, Australia and Latin America. Like Europe, their terms of service were governed by Facebook’s headquarters in Ireland. But since Ireland would come under GDPR, Facebook has changed the terms of service in those areas to fall under the more lenient U.S. privacy standards. Facebook says it will apply the same privacy standards around the world. Clyburn to step down from FCC Democratic FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn has announced that she will be stepping down from the dais at the end of the month. The Obama appointee served at the Commission for eight years and was a rare and passionate advocate for marginalized communities. President Trump will need to nominate a replacement Commissioner who would then need to be confirmed by the Senate. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is reportedly set to recommend current FCC Assistant Enforcement Bureau Chief Geoffrey Starks, who enjoys broad support from Democrats. U.S. investigates AT&T/Verizon collusion Cecilia Kang reports for the New York Times that the DOJ has launched an antitrust investigation into possible coordinated efforts between AT&T and Verizon and the G.S.M.A.— the standards-setting group, to make it more difficult for consumers to switch carriers.  The Justice Department is looking into whether the organizations intentionally attempted to stifle the development of eSIM which allows consumers to switch provides without a new SIM card. FCC to hold 5G spectrum auctions in November The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously last week on a public notice that it will commence spectrum auctions for 5G in the 28- and 24- GHz bands. The auctions will commence on November 14th, beginning with the 28 GHz band. CNN report: YouTube ran ads for hundreds of brands on extremist YouTube channels A CNN report found that ads from over 300 companies appeared on YouTube channels promoting extremist groups like Neo-Nazis, conspiracy theorists and other extremist content. Adidas, Cisco, Hershey, Hilton and Under Armour were among the many companies whose ads appeared on these sites. Paul Murphy reports in CNN. Lyft to invest to offset carbon emissions Finally, Heather Somerville at Reuters reported that Lyft is launching a program to offset emissions from their 1.4 million drivers. The company will invest in things like renewable energy and reforestation to make up for its emissions, and the amount it invests will grow with the company.

Today Kim and I share how a decade of failures led us to our passion business, how you can find your passion, and how you can turn that into a business (if you want to).   When people decide to start a new venture, they often ask themselves, “What does the world need?” We definitely did this for years, chasing bed bug and hemorrhoid relief businesses because they had a lot of google searches – but we had no passion for it.   Instead, ask yourself, “What makes me come alive?” What makes you passionate? What makes you focus on impacting the world? THAT is actually what the world needs.   Finding Your Passion   We did two things to narrow in on our passion and business, and these simple exercises can help you too:   Make a list of things you love to do; things that you naturally do and that light you up. Ask your honest friends – people who will give you true feedback – about what you are good at, or what gift you bring into their life.   Our friends told Rob that he was inquisitive, and he does love to ask questions, and that he inspires (and pushes) them to Play Hard when they get stuck in the world of Work Hard. We took that feedback and, ultimately, created the Work Hard Play Hard podcast!   Turning It Into a Business   Start by taking a self-assessment – Something like StrengthsFinder, a test that will identify your top five strengths.   When starting a business, trying to build up your weaknesses is a waste of time. Instead, leverage your strengths and hire people to compensate for your weaknesses.   After you know what your strengths are, start formulating that idea. If you want to be a vegan chef, start flooding social media with authentic content highlighting your strengths, and then see what resonates with people. Do they love your recipes? Your videos? Your photography?   At the intersection of your passion, your strength, and audience interest is the kernel of a business you love.   Resources: What are you passionate about? Tell us on Instagram! @KimMurgatroyd | @RobMurgatroyd Did you learn something from this episode? We’d love to hear about it. Click here to leave a 5-star Review. Want to wind down after a long day? Try the Organifi Gold Superfood Powder for 20% off using discount code "WORKHARDPLAYHARD" at organifishop.com

Join Mariah from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week we interview the CEO and Founder of the Vasa Swim Ergometer, Rob Sleamaker - to not only find out how he built such a wonderful fitness tool but also the many uses for the Vasa outside of swim fitness.  Key Talking Points include: Rob Sleamaker's educational background that leads to VASA being built  How the VASA is used in your overall training Key VASA Tips and more!  Additional Links and Resources: What is it Like to Train Indoors and Race Outdoors? Indoor Swim Training with VASA Key VASA Workouts Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast…find more online here.  

It's the Let's RUN podcast and this week we're chatting about the ONE QUESTION you need to ask yourself that will help you reach ALL of your running and fitness goals! And? We're going for a tough little run, too! If you want to run faster, you need to practice running faster, so that's what we're doing. Called a TEMPO or THRESHOLD pace run, this indoor running workout will help you push your limits at any distance. RESOURCES: What if you DON'T have a GOAL? ➭ https://youtu.be/G6y1pXfwl4Q Tracking PROGRESS Toward Your Goal ➭ https://youtu.be/_6-vvpE4v3s My Weight Loss Story ➭ http://pahlabfitness.com/2015/09/16/dont-try-this-at-home-my-journey-to-clean-eating/ The SECRET to My Running SUCCESS ➭ https://youtu.be/W4OzyL5iKyE My Stats: 4300 steps 375 calories burned Warm Up: https://youtu.be/_nsespdWCbk Difficulty: Level THREE Equipment: NONE / BODYWEIGHT Time: 35 minutes Calories Burned: 300 - 350 WORKOUT SETUP: Interval timer is set for five minutes MAIN WORKOUT: After a five minute warm up run or jog, run for 25 minutes at a comfortably hard pace, then cool down for 5 minutes Cool Down: https://youtu.be/V2CTHi7R6Pc Be sure to leave a COMMENT, I love to hear from you! ★ KILLER B HIVE PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://goo.gl/fqtMXU ★ KILLER Bs and BROs Co-Ed FACEBOOK GROUP: https://goo.gl/p6Y41V ★ INSTAGRAM: http://goo.gl/tytrte ★ WEBSITE: http://pahlabfitness.com/ ★ SOUNDCLOUD: https://goo.gl/jvjZVB ★ iTUNES: https://goo.gl/R3Wfnb ❤ Pahla B Fitness: Fun Workouts + Friendly Encouragement ❤

Family dynamics, disagreement, and old wounds can make the process of caring for an ailing parent very complicated between family members, especially siblings. This episode focuses reducing friction and caregiver stress between family members for the good of the cause by examining caregiver equity, putting aside differences and gaining new perspectives. Resources: “What to Do about Mama?” by Barbara Matthews & Barbara Trainin Blank, published by Sunbury Press www.amazon.com/What-Do-about-Mama-Members/dp/1620063158 “The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer ’s Disease, Related Dementia and Memory Loss” by Nancy Mace M.A and Peter Rabins, M.D. M.P.H. published by The Johns Hopkins University Press. www.amazon.com/36-Hour-Day-Alzheimer-Disease-Dementias/dp/1455521159 Or visit the Family Caregiver Alliance at www.caregiver.org

Is your agency stuck in a "best practices" rut? Are you following so-called industry best practices without seeing results? If you’re in a place where excitement and momentum have puttered out and you think your agency has plateaued, you’ve hit what my guest calls your “crapping point” :) It's time to start asking the right questions and creating your own best practices. In this episode we’ll cover: Understanding your context and its three components. How to create your own formula for best practices. How to not fall into the best practices trap. Today’s guest is Jay Acunzo, is Sorry for Marketing and shares it all as a keynote speaker, blogger and host of the podcast, Unthinkable. Jay has an impressive background in the tech world and with start-ups, including a career at Google and Hubspot. He also did investing in start-ups for a firm, so his experience and insight comes from both sides of the aisle. Jay understands the importance of asking a lot of questions, the right questions, and turning away from conventional thinking. Today he is in a fight with best practices because “it has never been easier to be average.” If you aren’t seeing the results you expected and your agency has “Crapped Out,” Jay is here to give us some tips on how to better find your best practices by asking the right questions so you can stand out, rather than blend in. Understanding Your Agency’s Context Your context consists of three things: Those doing the work - yourself, your agency, your team Those receiving the work - your audience, the customer or client Your resources - the means to make things a reality If you find yourself asking “Why isn’t this working?” don’t forget to start adding the word “us” to the equation…. Such as: “Why isn’t this working… for us?” The best practices that might work for one company, may not for yours because your context is different. “Success leaves clues.” ~ Tony Robbins Success might leave clues, but it doesn’t leave answers. Best practices are simply a possibility that still need to be put through the filter, that is your context and then add your details to, and find, a best practice that will work for you. It is time to start thinking for yourself and not just following a list. You are the expert of your agency’s context. How To Create Your Own Formula for Best Practices One word: INTUITION We aren’t talking about the gut feeling you get from emotion and running with it. We are talking about the defined word, Intuition, which has roots in Latin that mean: Knowledge from within In other words, this circles back to knowing your stuff -- knowing your context The best way to know your context is to make sure you are asking the right questions for the three things that make up your context, listed above, Yourself, Your Audience and Your Resources. Visualize your intuition as a thing or tool that is on par with a list article. Understand that Intuition is that compounding return you experience from, constantly asking questions and understanding your context, and making the right call. Trust your INTUITION. How To Avoid the Best Practices Trap It all starts with a shift from the desire of knowing the answer, to caring more about how to find answers. This mindshift begins with asking the right questions of your context points. Each component has two questions and we can look at it like a funnel... The TOP Level is where all the confusion and all the excessive information is found. Sublevel 1 - YOU What is my aspirational anchor? Meaning, your intent for the future and hunger for today. What is my unfair advantage? Do an audit on your team to determine strengths and figure out how to best utilize them. Sublevel 2 - YOUR AUDIENCE What is my first principle insight? Understanding your clients needs/wants and knowing what you can bring to the table to help them achieve those. Who are my true believers? These are the people (even if just a few) who are passionate about what you're doing. Find your super fans. Sublevel 3 - RESOURCES What are my constraints? Is it money, size, time? Understanding these constraints will help you innovate within them. How can I expand? Think big, but understand that you have to start small. Putting a lot of boxes on a field will still cover the field and can build something big The BOTTOM Point is where you find your CLARITY. Be the exception. By identifying and acknowledging your specific context you are in a category of ONE! Related: Creating content that speaks to an audience of one.

Do you buy books but not read them? Do you struggle to make practical use of what you read? In this episode, I share my belief system and practical approach towards reading, and show you how you can read and actually apply what you learn to 10x your results. Episode 202 Time Stamps: (1:21) Don’t be an idiot… (4:06) Do you read just to READ? (4:50) The most important thing = MINDSET. (7:17) Mindset shift #1: All these books are owned by me, and are now my lifetime resources. (9:47) “Niyi, I can’t afford books…” (11:36) Mindset shift #2:  I don’t have to read from start to finish. (13:51) Mindset shift #3: Books are not “expensive”. (16:10) Mindset shift #4: If someone I admire/trust recommends a books to me, I buy it and don’t think twice. (20:31) The strategy: How to read more and get more out of it. (20:57) #1: Know what you want from life! (21:13) S/o to Robert Greene; when your MOTIVATION level is high, you learn FASTER. (22:40) #2: Know specifically and precisely, what is preventing you from getting what you want. (23:18) #3: Buy books that teach you how to overcome these setbacks. (24:24) #4: Before you read, remind yourself why you’re reading this book. (25:45) #5: I read in spurts and chunks. (26:19) #6: Reinforce it, and repeat it. (30:17) #7: Create a BOOK VAULT. (31:31) What beliefs hold you back from reading? (32:02) What can you take-away from my G-Code?   RESOURCES: What are your top books? Email me! niyi@imnotyou.com Want my top 100 books list? Visit imnotyou.com/bookclub Check out today's blog post here: Imnotyou.com/202 Click the link to Get Ya Mind Right! ---> Imnotyou.com/GYMR   Thanks for listening to another Sports Motivation Podcast!

The Charlie Gard case has provoked global controversy, with even Pope Francis and Donald Trump getting involved. I’ll be discussing this tragic situation particularly in how it relates to parental rights. Resources: What to Know About Charlie Gard, the Terminally Ill Baby Trump Wants to Help The Vatican’s Statement On UK Baby Condemned To Die […]

In This Episode:  Are you listening and engaging with the other person or are you only waiting for them to finish so you can start talking? Find out why W.A.I.T can give you an advantage over a more qualified person when interviewing for a job. Find how to use W.A.I.T as a pause button as a negotiating tool Find out the motive behind the people behaving like a know it all. Are you listening and engaging with the other person or are you only waiting for them to finish so you can start talking? W.A.I.T is an acronym that will... keep you from sounding like a “know it all”, help you to win a negotiation or simply just allow you to be more engaged in a conversation. Try asking yourself, Why am I talking? Before you are talking. Traci's Takeaways from this show: The next time you feel like interrupting or finishing someone else’s sentence for them ask yourself, “Why am I talking?” Resources: What is the best way to handle a know it all?  https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-couch/201312/what-s-the-best-way-handle-know-it-all Quote: Try asking yourself "Why am I talking?" before you start talking. Produce Your Podcast HERE!    

MSM 360:  We’ve come full circle. Jokes You Can Use: Advisory: 3 Surprising Reasons Students DON’T Get Into Top Colleges https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/college-admission-mistakes/ Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com) ECLIPSE 2017 WHAT'S UP? https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/whats-up http://k12science.net/Podcast/Podcast/Entries/2017/6/1_Middle_School_Science_Minute__Eclipse_2017_Whats_Up.html From the Twitterverse: #mschat every Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. And as Troy says, “The Twitter never stops!” Strategies: For teachers, deeper learning is about letting go http://www.hewlett.org/teachers-deeper-learning-letting-go/ Hands-Off Teaching Cultivates Metacognition https://www.edutopia.org/blog/hands-off-teaching-cultivates-metacognition-hunter-maats-katie-obrien The Five Biggest Fears that Kept Me from Empowering Students http://www.spencerauthor.com/fears-empowering-students/ Resources: What does SVG have to do with teaching kids to code? https://opensource.com/article/17/5/coding-scalable-vector-graphics-make-steam Free E-Books http://www.cattocreations.com/ePub3.html 100 day Summer Challenge https://brilliant.org/100day/ Brain Bashers http://www.brainbashers.com/puzzles.asp Web Spotlight: The Case for the Rebel https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2017/05/the-case-for-the-rebel/525147/?utm_source=twb The Silent Tragedy Affecting Today’s Children https://yourot.com/parenting-club/2017/5/24/what-are-we-doing-to-our-children Random Thoughts . . . Personal Web Site

Joy is an uncontrolled hope in the God who Is. Joy delights in God and His ways, and can be present no matter the circumstances. This sounds very appealing, but how do we cultivate this heart of joy? Today we are talking about joy, the struggles, and a few examples that will help us understand it all a little better.  Life Hack Get Hoopla!  Check out this free library app for your phone and tablet. Check out ebooks, audio books, and movies! Check out this episode where I talk with Emily about how the Word of God has blessed me in many practical ways throughout my life. Joy of the Lord The joy of the Lord begins with abiding in Christ - John 15 Joy is a fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 5:22 What Do Joyful People Do? Joyful people share the Gospel - Matthew 28 Joyful people have fellowship with others - 1 John 1:7 Joyful people delight in what God delights in - Psalm 103 Joyful people are thankful - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Joyful people serve - Romans 12 Joyful people worship and sing to the Lord - Colossians 3 The Struggles and Solutions There are struggles that can steal our joy but the Bible gives solutions: Complacency / Repentance Romans 3:1-3 Fear of Man / Fear of God 2 Samuel 6, Psalm 112:1 Pain (emotional and physical) / eternal perspective Luke 22, Hebrews 12:1-2 Anger and Bitterness / Repentance Psalm 37:8 Bible Examples and Personal Study Read John 4 and Philippians 4 at these two examples of contentment and joy. What is the source of joy? What are some of your struggles with joy? What is the biblical solution? Resources What is Biblical Counseling - Interview with Isabella - Episode 33 The Woman Who Fears the Lord - Episode 41 Sign up for the FREE SPF Bible Reading Plan: Sheprovesfaithful.com/bible Counseling the Hard Cases A great book to give us wisdom as we make disciples and come across hard issues. Counseling the Hard Cases B&H Academic Virtuous A great little read on virtues of Christian women. Virtuous: A Study for Ladies of Every Age $8.29 By Nancy Wilson        

What should we be doing until Jesus comes back? Here are a few options. Devote every waking hour to prayer and Bible study. Sell all our property and go sit on a mountaintop to wait for His return. Sacrifice all the pleasures of life - relationships, things, knowledge - to prove our worth to God. What should we do until Jesus returns? Jesus tells us to watch, work, and wait. Key Takeaway Stay busy until Jesus returns. Jesus has told us to watch, work, and wait. Watch & Pray Mark 13:33-37 Jesus uses the word "watch" four times. The first time, verse 33, He says, "watch and pray." Jesus uses this expression in Matthew 26:41. In this verse, He teaches that watching and praying will overcome temptation. Watching is being aware of what is going on around you. But watching is not enough. You must also pray. Satan, the world, and your own desires can cause you to fall away. These things can destroy your witness.  Now, in these last days, we cannot afford to lose our witness. We cannot fall asleep on the job. Work & Look Matthew 24:45-51 In this passage, Jesus teaches that until He returns we are to work and look. The faithful and wise servants are believers. The evil servants are unbelievers. Jesus will find believers working for Him and unbelievers not working for Him. Ephesians 2:10 teaches that we were "created in Christ for good works." What are these good works? Could they be prayer, Bible study, or going to church? Mr. Mark D. Roberts, at the Theology of Work website, says, "The good works encompass the whole of the Christian, all that we do by God's grace for God's purposes." If you are a bricklayer, doctor, or lawyer, the good works you do are bricklaying, doctoring, and lawyering if you do these things for God. Mr. Roberts in his post pointed the reader to Colossians 3:17. This reads, "And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." Until Jesus returns we are to be working and looking for Him. It should be our hope that God when He returns, finds us serving Him. Final Thoughts Some of you think that you must work your way to heaven, that you must earn God's salvation. That is a wrong understanding. God does not save you based on your good deeds. Rather, God's salvation is a free gift of grace. Read Ephesians 2:8-9. You are saved by grace. It is a free gift from God. There are no conditions. All you need to do is accept this gift by faith. Believe that Jesus died and rose again for your sin. If you have not done this, then God wants you to trust in Him right now. Do not delay. Take the salvation that God offers through His Son. Please Visit I would love it if you visited Wakefield Valley Bible Church. Our Sunday morning service begins at 10:45 AM. Before you come, go to WakefieldBible.org to get our address. We have programs for the entire family so bring the kids. Sign Up Many people have subscribed to our show notes. When you subscribe, you will get an email notification and a copy of the show notes whenever an episode is released. Just CLICK HERE and sign up today! Look for us on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn, and many other podcast apps.  Subscribing on one of these apps is the best way to listen. If you live in a country that tries to block Christian podcasts, here is a link to our RSS feed. You may be able to use our RSS to get the podcast. Finally, feel free to contact us with any question. You can contact us by clicking HERE or going to www.wakefieldbible.org/contact-us/. Resources What are the Good Works God has Prepared for Us? by Mark D. Roberts 

In today's lesson, we look at the difference between the second coming and the rapture.   The second coming of Jesus is preceded by signs. These signs are so certain that when they happen, you can easily predict the return of Jesus. The rapture is not that way. There are no signs. The rapture will come and catch people by surprise. Your Takeaway You need to live life expectantly. Live in continual readiness, continual watchfulness - Live your life expecting Jesus to return today. The 2nd Coming Matthew 24:32-35 When the fig tree blooms summer is just around the corner.  Jesus is teaching that the signs for His second coming are certain. Once you see the Antichrist enter the Temple you will know that there are exactly three and one-half years until Jesus returns. In Matthew 24:34 the word "generation" is referring to the Nation of Israel not to the generation alive when Jesus spoke the words.  An example of this use of "generation" can be found in Matthew 23:33-36. It was the Nation of Israel that rejected the prophets. This rejection spanned the entire history of the Jews, not just the ones alive when Jesus spoke. See verse 36. Jesus closes this section stating His words are more secure and more lasting than the creation. The Rapture Matthew 24:36-44 Many great Bible teachers do not consider Matthew 24:36-44 as being rapture passage. But I do. Jesus is showing the contrast between His second coming and the rapture. This contrast can be seen in His use of "But" to start off verse 36.  In a sense, Jesus is saying that the 2nd coming can be predicted but the rapture cannot be so. No one knows when the rapture will happen. There are no signs. People will be going about their lives - eating, drinking, getting married - and all of a sudden the rapture will occur.  In Matthew 24:42-44 Jesus gives the key thought. Live life expecting Him to return. Always be waiting for Jesus. Closing Thoughts Many people are afraid of the rapture. It scares them.  If you are a believer, you should not fear the rapture. If you are an unbeliever, I can understand why you may be afraid. Don't fear the rapture; rather fear missing the rapture. How can you know for certain that when the rapture happens you will be with Jesus?  That's easy. Put your faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus, God the Son, died for your sins. He took on Himself the wrath of God so that all who believe would not receive God's wrath. If you believe on Jesus, then you are saved from God's wrath. Salvation has nothing to do with you trying to be good. Salvation has everything to do with Jesus dying for you and you believing on Him. Believe on Jesus and you will be taken to be with Him when the rapture happens. One moment you will be in your tired, sick body, and the next moment you will be in your eternal body, standing before Jesus. Believe today, because the rapture could happen any minute. Please Visit I would love it if you visited Wakefield Valley Bible Church. Our Sunday morning service begins at 10:45 AM. Before you come, go to WakefieldBible.org to get our address. We have programs for the entire family so bring the kids. Sign Up Many people have subscribed to our show notes. If you subscribe, you will get an email notification and a copy of the show notes whenever an episode is released. Just CLICK HERE and sign up today! Look for us on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn, and many other podcast apps. iTunes and the like are the best way to listen. If you live in a country that tries to block Christian podcasts, here is a link to our RSS feed. You may be able to use the RSS to get the podcast. Finally, feel free to contact us with any question. You can contact us by clicking HERE or going to www.wakefieldbible.org/contact-us/. Resources What is the Rapture of the Church? What on Earth is Happening? What Jesus Said About the End of the Age by Ray Stedman

What will be a sign before Jesus returns?  What are the signs of His second coming? The 2nd coming will be preceded by total darkness and then God's glory, His Shekinah glory. These are the signs. Your Takeaway Make sure you are numbered among the elect, make sure you are a believer in Christ. The 2nd Coming Jesus return will be like lightening - sudden, visible, and awe-inspiring. Matthew 24:27 Judgment will be sudden and severe. Matthew 24:28 When the tribulation ends the earth will be swallowed up in total darkness. The sun, the moon, and the stars will be darkened. Matthew 24:29 Then the glory of God will appear so that the entire earth will witness it.  Matthew 24:30 And all those that rejected Jesus will mourn. They will realize that judgment has arrived. Matthew 24:30; Revelation 1:7 Family Reunion Jesus will send His angels throughout the world and throughout heaven to gather all the saints. Matthew 24:31; Mark 13:27 Will you be at this reunion? Are you numbered among the elect? You can know for certain that you will be there - just believe on Jesus Christ. Jesus is God the Son - believe that! Jesus died for your sins - believe that! Jesus rose again for your eternal life - believe that! "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved!" Acts 16:31 Please Visit If you want to know more about Wakefield Valley Bible Church please visit WakefieldBible.org.  We are a non-denominational Bible church located in New Windsor, Maryland, just minutes from Westminster, Maryland. Our Sunday morning service begins at 10:45 AM.  We have programs for the entire family, so bring the kids. Sign Up Get an email notification and a copy of the show notes whenever an episode is released. Just CLICK HERE and sign up today! Finally, feel free to contact us with any question. You can contact us by clicking HERE or going to www.wakefieldbible.org/contact-us/. Resources What is the Shekinah glory?

If it feels like we’re on the verge of the breakdown of democracy as we know it, it’s because we are. World over, it’s like the rug has been pulled from underneath our feet. Far right nationalism, racism, sexism, xenophobia, classism and other strata are being used to divide us. The word fascism is experiencing a resurgence - it keeps flying around, and not many people know exactly what it is. People are rebelling against it. But for Kenyans, this is nothing new. It’s just more pronounced now that everyone else is living how we've been living. This week, we discuss the ins and outs of fascism, why it is so dangerous, and what you can do to stop it. Press play! Resources What is a fascist? Eternal Fascism: Fourteen Ways of Looking at a Blackshirt By Umberto Eco The Fascism Factory How to Listen to Authoritarians (Without Losing Your Mind) Episode 15: It’s President Trump! Europe's new fascism? The far-right leaders hoping to take power in 2017 The Militarization Of Kenya The Security Laws (Amendment) Bill 2014 Nyumba Kumi And Institutional Failure In Kenya How To Be A Kenyan Episode 22: 5 Myths About Voting On Voting Episode 14: Dear Kenyans The Rise and Rise of Nationalism Dear Uhuru Kenyatta Episode 18: Daima Kenya Flower Girls, Girlfriends and Sexist Discourse: The Politics of the Two-Thirds Gender Bill Why the World is on Fire Episode 21: #LipaKamaTender What Happens Now? Why Fascism Depends on Your Arrogance Interlude Music: Tawala Kenya: A Song by Mwalimu Thomas Wesonga

A time coming when all of this will end.  Some think it will be because of global warming. Others point to nuclear war.  Or maybe an asteroid strike.  But the real reason is God. God is going to put an end to all of this.  How do I know? Because God told us in His Bible. The important thing is not that the end is coming, nor even how it will all end. More importantly, have you accepted or rejected the person and work of Jesus Christ. I am a reluctant end-times preacher.  I know that many people love messages on the end-times. I also know that some of the great preachers expound on this subject. I’m not one of them. But here we are about to begin a study on Matthew 24 and 25, on what is called the Olivet Discourse.  Why, if I am reluctant, am I preaching on this topic?  Because Jesus said these words and I think it is important to study the words of Christ. And every day we get another day closer to the end. Let’s look at Matthew 24:1. In verse one we read that Jesus departed from the Temple and that the disciples pointed out to Him the temple buildings.  This seems insignificant.  So what if He left the Temple.  The point of this verse is that Jesus walked out of the Temple and He is not going back until He comes again.  How do I know this? Look at Matthew 23:39. So Jesus is saying that He is leaving the Temple and will not return until they welcome Him back.  What led to this departure? That is our subject today as we study the Rejection of Jesus Christ. Turn back to Matthew chapter 21. Go to verse 12. Matthew 21:12. Jesus has entered Jerusalem on the back of a colt, surrounded by people praising Him and waving Palms. This is the event from which we get Palm Sunday. He then goes to the Temple and drives out the money changers. Movies on the life of Jesus always include this scene. It usually portrays a wild-eyed Jesus, sometimes with a whip, flipping tables, and opening animal cages. The gospel of Mark records the same scene. But Mark adds something that I want to include. Put your finger in Matthew and flip over to Mark 11:15. Look at verse 16, Jesus stops people who were carrying, the NIV translates as “merchandise” the KJV says “vessels.” I’ve heard it taught that people, going about their business would cut across the Temple, using the Temple as a shortcut, to get from one side of town to another. But Ray Stedman, in his book What on Earth is Happening? gives a different point of view. He writes, "The word 'vessel' refers to a utensil of worship. Mark is telling us that Jesus not only shut down the commerce of the temple but He also shut down the religious rituals of the temple." (Stedman 22) I’m going to turn back to Matthew 21 and make this point. The Temple and its worship practices were offensive to God. Why? The Temple had become a place of merchandise instead of a place to worship God. And its worship, that too was hollow, empty. Why? Because they rejected the one they should be worshiping. Look at Matthew 21:14-15.The Temple leaders reject Christ not necessarily because He purged the Temple but because the people worshiped Him. The people were doing what those who ran the Temple did not do, they focused their worship on Jesus Christ, the Messiah – The Son of David. Let me pause and ask you to tell me about the place you worship. Where is its focus?  Does your place of worship declare Jesus Christ to be God? If not, then you are rejecting Jesus like these Temple leaders.  The people selling doves and the money changers were actually providing a valuable service to the Temple. The people needed these doves to participate in the worship and they needed Temple currency in order to give an offering. The service these people provided was not wrong. Rather it had overtaken the Temple. The buying and was the priority. Tell me about where you worship. Maybe your place of worship is about music, or caring for the poor, or educating children. These are good causes. But when these things become the focus, when a church is all about its music or its services, then the church is no longer about Jesus. Thus the church is no different than the Temple in Matthew 21.  And then you are rejecting God the Son. Now let’s turn to Matthew 21:33, to what is often called the Parable of the Tenants. The parable of the tenants is a story about a landowner who plants a vineyard then rents that vineyard to some farmers. These farmers are to work the vineyard while the owner is away. Now when the harvest comes the owner sends his servants to collect and the tenant farmers “beat one of the servants, kill another one, and stone the third.  Take a moment and read Matthew 21:37-45. My takeaway is this. The tenant farmers are the Chief Priests and the religious leaders of the day. The owner is God the Father. The son is Jesus.  The story tells me that the tenant farmers knew who the son was. They knew full and well who the son was yet they still killed him because they wanted to hold on to what they had. Likewise, the priests and the Pharisees knew who Jesus was, but still they wanted to put an end to Him. They wanted to kill Him so they could hold on to what they possessed. Some of you reading this know who Jesus is - God the Son - and you know what Jesus did – died on the cross for your sin – yet you still reject Him. Why do you not put your faith in Jesus? Why do you not make Jesus Lord of your life? Because you would rather hold on to the life you have. You know that Jesus is God and you understand that He died for your sins, yet you still reject Him. In the parable, the owner of the vineyard brought these wicked tenants to judgment. Don’t let this life, which you are trying to hold on to, cause you to be judged by God. Trust in Jesus. Admit that you are a sinner. Believe that Jesus, God the Son, died for your sin. Call upon God to save you. Do not continue to reject what you know is true. Believe on Jesus Christ. So and the end of Matthew 23:37-39 Jesus says his peace and walks out of the Temple. He will not return to the Temple until He comes again.  And every day the time for His return gets another day closer. Are you attending a place of worship that does not acknowledge Jesus as God – that focuses on things other than Jesus? You can try and change it, but you may have to leave and find a church that is Jesus-focused. Because until that happens you are in a place that rejects Jesus. And are you sitting here now, aware of who Jesus is and what He did for you, yet still you reject Him. Today is the day of salvation my friend. Stop what you are doing and ask Jesus to save you. Resources What on Earth is Happening?: What Jesus Said about the End of the Age by Ray C. 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Join the Porchcast as we discuss the first of the 7 distinctives of New Covenant Theology: One Plan of God Centered in Christ Jesus. How it differs from what is commonly called “The Covenant of Grace” and how it differs from Dispensational thought. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRE-ORDER CFTP T-SHIRTS! (Until September 2nd, 2016!) Folks I'm calling on you for your support. There will be more designs and colors coming if we can pull this off. A big THANKS to those of you who have already placed an order! KEEP EM COMIN!!! These shirts from Wrath and Grace are "Pre-Order" until September 2nd!!! Please consider supporting ‪#‎CFTP‬ if we have been a blessing to you... Christ is ALL!!! http://www.wrathandgrace.com/#!product/prd1/4317978055/conversations-from-the-porch ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Episode #15 Resources: What is New Covenant Theology: In-Depth Studies – Geoff Volker http://ids.org/what-is-new-covenant-theology/ What is New Covenant Theology: A Short Primer on NCT Essentials – Blake White http://crosstocrown.org/article/a-short-primer-on-new-covenant-theology-essentials/ New Covenant theology: An Interview with Blake White http://wv4g.org/new-covenant-theology-interview-blake-white/ What is New Covenant Theology? An Introduction - Blake White https://www.amazon.com/What-New-Covenant-Theology-Introduction/dp/192896544X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact CFTP: Facebook: CFTP Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1710049122585165/ NCT Porch Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/574200849397709/ New Covenant Memes: https://www.facebook.com/groups/489754571182613/ New Covenant Baptist Church: https://www.facebook.com/ncbcnorcal/?fref=ts Caller Line: Have your message played LIVE: Ask The Porch: (916) 399-3878 Twitter: @PorchcastNCT Email: NCTPorchcast@Gmail.com YouTube Channel: New Covenant Baptist Church: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgx_0oUu3EELtdTET6rNBPQ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dem Interwebs: New Covenant Baptist Church: http://www.ncbcnorcal.com/ Sermon Audio: http://www.sermonaudio.com/source_detail.asp?sourceid=ncbcnorcal

Business plans are very important for all types of businesses, large and small.   Business plans for businesses are just like maps for tourists.  It helps you determine where you’re going to go and to be able to measure along the way whether you’re on target.   Some of the key things contained in developing a business planning strategy is to determine where you want to be in one year, two years, five years and 10 years.  It also helps to give some consideration as to what your exit strategy might be.   Accountants and business advisers can assist you to prepare business plans.  In fact, I recommend that you have a conversation with your accountant or business adviser, to help you in the business planning process.   Where do you start?   My recommendation is you start with a Think Tank Meeting with your key team members or whole team if you like, along with your key advisers.  Appoint someone to be the facilitator, in many cases, this should be your accountant or business adviser, to guide you through the business planning process.  That person should then prepare the overall business plan for the business.   Some of the key areas you will be looking to discuss in the business planning process include:   Business Performance Review of your current business performance.  How is the business performing in all of its aspects?   Resources What are the resources of the business?  Do you need new resources?   Products and Services What products/services are you producing?  Are they all profitable?  Are they all contributing?  Do you need to make some changes?  Are they still fashionable?  Are they meeting the market’s requirements?  Are your customers happy?   Profit Analysis This is the time to do some profit analysis on various products and services and other products that you might be looking to introduce.   Market What’s happening in the market in which your business operates?   Customers Are you getting feedback from your customers on changes that they would like to see introduced?  Are you meeting their expectations?   Location Is the location of your business OK?  Will it still be OK in another five years’ time?   Competition What are your competitors doing?  There’s no law against copying competitors, as long as you’re not copying copyright material or patents, however you can learn a lot by observing what your competitors are doing.   System Have you developed systems to improve the reporting of the performance within the business?  This might mean dividing the business into a number of different operations (eg transport department, retail store, the office).  Within workshops, a job costing system will assist in determining profit or loss for individual jobs.  This will help management by being able to view actual results for each component of the business, rather than putting everything in one of those horrible Statement of Financial Performance Accounts that have all your businesses just thrown into one.  Does that really help you run your business?  I don’t think so.   Work in Progress/Stock Control If you’re in a business that’s producing work on an individual work in progress or job basis, have you introduced a computerised work in progress/stock control system?  The benefit of this is that you will then receive a report on the individual performance of each job, not lumped together in one overall account.   I’m working with a client at present that’s been lumping everything into one Statement of Financial Performance Account for a turnover of around $5M - $6M.  We’re now dissecting it into individual job costing results.  I believe they will be able to better manage their business.   Suppliers Do you need to talk to your suppliers to improve your arrangements with them, by discussing some of your strategies with them?  Give them some advanced notice that you might like some particular support.  This might be a personality that comes to your area that your supplier arranged for a visit.   Team Is your team adequately trained?  Are they motivated?  Do you have regular toolbox meetings or team meetings so they can understand what’s happening within the business?   Marketing Is your marketing plan appropriate for 2016/17?  Does the business have a social media strategy?  It’s difficult to envisage that anyone these days can run a business without having a social media strategy and, for this matter, a website.   Sales Who does the selling in your organisation?  Is there close cooperation and communication between the marketing person, the sales person, the product developer or are they all just going off and doing their own individual thing?  It’s very important that it’s coordinated.   Organisational Structure Is the organisation structure suitable for your business?   Risks Have you looked at the risks that confront your business operation?  Some of the key risks are insurance and the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR).  There’s at least another 50 significant risk areas that most businesses in Australia have.  Businesses need to develop strategies for them.   Implementation Once you’ve developed the business plan, it’s very important that, as part of the process, action plans are prepared for every item and allocations are given as to who is going to be responsible for implementing the strategies.  Then, on a monthly basis, a Board of Directors, Board of Advice or management meeting review what’s happening on the actual implementation.   You could have a formal retreat meeting every six months.  Go away somewhere, separate from the office, with no day-to-day phone calls happening.  Review where the business is going.   Find an Accountant/Adviser You might ask: “Where are these accountants that can undertake this type of work because our accountant is only interested in preparing income tax returns?”   ESS Small Business has a directory of accountants who are interested in supplying a wider range of services, commonly known as “business advisory services”, to small/medium enterprises.  This directory is called “Find an Accountant/Adviser”.   Visit www.esssmallbusiness.com.au and click on “Find an Accountant/Adviser” menu tab.  All you need to do is to type in your postcode and the system will then show you accountants/advisers in or near your postcode who offer a wider range of commercial services to small/medium enterprises.   ESS Small Business contains other free articles and articles for sale, prepared by approximately 20 other businesses, on a wide range of small/medium enterprise matters.   ESS Small Business also presents webinars, free of charge, covering a wide range of small business matters.  These webinars are also recorded and are available for viewing.   We will be presenting a webinar on Tuesday 14th June 2016 at 3pm AEST, featuring “Business Planning”.  Click here to register to attend, free of charge.   Whilst you are on the ESS Small Business’ website, why not have a look at the offerings from a wide range of business people who are able to assist small/medium enterprises?   A copy of a complimentary article, “Planning Your Business – Small Businesses”, is attached with this transcript.   If you have any questions on services that accountants can offer, please don’t hesitate to contact us.     Peter Towers Managing Director