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Have you ever felt shaken after watching the news, cried during a movie you knew wasn't real, or felt your body soften simply by looking at trees or water? In this episode, we explore the science and wisdom behind why the nervous system responds to what we witness, whether it be through screens, sound, story, or nature itself. You'll learn how the brain simulates experience, why mirror neurons drive empathy and emotional replication, and how the autonomic nervous system reacts to perceived safety or threat, even when nothing is happening directly to you. We also take a grounded look at how repeated exposure to distressing media has impacted collective nervous systems, including how continual replay of 9/11 footage affected individuals who were not physically present. This episode gently reframes sensitivity as biological intelligence and offers nature-based ways to restore balance in a modern world filled with overstimulation. If this episode resonated, learn more about the 28-Day Nervous System Reset, a gentle, nature-rooted experience designed to help your body come back into rhythm through women's circles, group coaching, and community support. Register for free here: www.heatherwebsterwellness.com

If a person happens to be in the vicinity of a prayer service, and he hears Kaddish, Barechu or Nakdishach, is he required to answer? The Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909) seems to indicate that one who hears these parts of the service is required to respond, even if he is in a different room and not part of the Minyan. By contrast, several other Poskim, including Hacham Bension Abba Shaul (Jerusalem, 1924-1998), maintained that although one is permitted to respond in such a case, this is not obligatory. Rav Shmuel Wosner (1913-2015), in Shebet Ha'levi, writes that if a person is learning Torah near a Minyan, and responding to Kaddish and the other prayers would disrupt his study, then he does not need to respond. Thus, although it is certainly worthwhile to respond to Kaddish, Barechu and Nakdishach, as each response fulfills a Misva and is very significant, this is not obligatory, and one does not need to interrupt his Torah learning for this purpose.

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In this week's episode of the podcast, we dive deep into the signs, strategies, and real-life tips for helping your differently wired kids (and yourself!) navigate emotional storms. Key Takeaways: Practical tools to spot the early cues of meltdowns vs. shutdowns Simple, effective co-regulation ideas you can use right now—no fancy equipment needed How to repair, reflect, and reset after those tough moments, and so much more Perfect for homeschool families, parents of neurodivergent kiddos, or anyone wanting to better understand and support big feelings at home. Save this episode and share with a friend who might need these strategies, too!   Links and Resources from Today's Episode Thank you to our sponsors: CTC Math – Flexible, affordable math for the whole family! Curiosity Post – A Snail Mail Club for kids – Real mail; Real life! The Learner's Lab – Online community for families homeschooling gifted/2e & neurodivergent kiddos! The Lab: An Online Community for Families Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kiddos The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners Raising Resilient Sons: A Boy Mom's Guide to Building a Strong, Confident, and Emotionally Intelligent Family The Anxiety Toolkit Sensory Strategy Toolkit | Quick Regulation Activities for Home Affirmation Cards for Anxious Kids Sensory Struggles and Clothes: How to Help Your Child Dress Without Tears Navigating Sensory Overload: Actionable Strategies for Kids in Loud Environments Building a Sensory Diet Toolbox for Neurodivergent Kids at Home Playful Sensory Learning at Home: Five Senses Spinner What Exactly is Deschooling.. and Do I Need to Do It? Falling Unexpectedly in Love With Homeschooling My Gifted Child Self-Care and Co-Regulation | Balancing Parenting and Sensory Needs When School Refusal Turns Into a Healing Journey Picky Eating | Sensory Struggles and Real Solutions for Homeschooling Families Movement on Bad Weather Days: Meeting Sensory Needs at Home  

Send us a textThis month, another influential voice in the Christian world publicly confessed to a moral failure. The public revelation of a fall among Christian leaders is all but too common these days. And too often, we compare the perfect character of Christ against the imperfect character of Christians. Today, Mike and Ryan explore better ways for us to respond to unsettling and distressing news like this. Support the show

Are we helping our kids, or holding them back? In this episode of Facing the Dark, Wayne Stender and Dr. Kathy Koch explore the growing concern of overparenting and what truly drives it beneath the surface. Responding to research outlining common signs of overparenting, Dr. Kathy explains how fear and a parent's need to look successful often lead us to correct too often and trust too little. Together, they unpack the difference between guidance and control, love and fear. Using the image of Peter stepping out of the boat, this conversation reframes parenting as staying close without stepping in too soon, allowing kids to struggle, learn, and grow while knowing help is available. For parents who feel exhausted or unsure where the line is, this episode offers reassurance and a clearer vision: raising capable, resilient kids by learning when to step back rather than step in.

I saw a reel earlier that made me notice how burnout spreads. An entrepreneurial self-help influencer told followers to demand more power, money, and visibility for themselves. You may be familiar with this flavour of message… “How dare you keep your impact hidden?” they said, “given the state of things right now.” They criticised viewers, demanding that they stop letting fear of what others think rule them. “Start the business, write the book, and share it with a world that needs to encounter it.” There is nothing intrinsically wrong with the underlying sentiment. But I felt troubled by the burnout energy evident in the speaker. I watched with the sound off at first, which intensified the impact of their eyes and hand gestures on my nervous system. There was a sense of panic and hype, which felt completely at odds with what is required for deep courage to meet the very real need being spoken about. I didn't feel inspired or grounded in creative motivation. Instead, I was overcome by frenetic urgency and the indiscriminate demand to do more, driven by competition and fear. Things we already have in abundance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWf-FGZqIyE What Burnout Energy Pushes Us Toward There are enough people waving their arms and shouting demands about what we should be doing, using, and spending our finite resources on. What we need is space to slow down, take a breath, and listen deeply to that still, quiet voice within. This inner voice shows us what matters and why. Then we can choose how we bring it all to life. We need leaders who lead from that place, so we might be infused with and infected by the gentleness required to move out of that evident stuckness. That stuckness causes wheels to spin in the cycle of hurry, rush, and reactive firefighting mode. What Does Safety Make Possible? The word “safe” is used a lot today. To some degree, it has become diluted, making it difficult to define. But it's worth exploring because it sits at the heart of this issue. Maybe we have a desire to change something about ourselves, our lives, or the world. Or perhaps we've created, or are creating, something that could make a meaningful difference to other people. We now consider another buzzword of our times: vulnerability. It can feel vulnerable to be honest about what we want in life and to share what matters to us with those who matter to us. It can be scary to admit what we care about and what burns within us. That's because it can disrupt the status quo and challenge the image people have of us. It's vulnerable because we cannot be certain how people will react. Vulnerability Is More Than a Mindset Likewise, it may leave us genuinely physically vulnerable if we choose to stand up for what we believe is right, for example, through art or activism. This vulnerability isn't imagined. It's not simply an issue of mindset, limiting beliefs to overcome, or a conditioned cultural message we just need to override with reframe hacks. We know there are real-world threats out there. What struck me about the reel was that it failed to provide the support needed to underpin its demands. In fact, it undermined the courage, conviction, and energy required to speak up in a world that might be unreceptive or even hostile to what we have to say. The finger-wagging shame that comes from an influencer demanding we do more because it's cruel to hide from people who need to see us, however well-intentioned, will ultimately crumble and fold under its own weight. As a result, it creates the very passivity and inaction it warns against. Safety isn’t about comfort or avoidance. It’s the internal condition that enables honest reflection, creative movement, and sustained courage. This isn’t about mindset or thinking. It starts with the context of the stories we swim in, the supportive structures beneath us, and the material conditions that sustain life. Safety is Also Contagious One of the things I have consistently heard from people over the years who have connected with what I do, especially in The Haven and through the Serenity Island course, is the word safety. I'm always curious about what it means to those who use it, because it's not something I think about explicitly. When I started sharing The Return to Serenity Island at the start of 2021, I received messages from people that put words to the experience: “Oh my word, it is incredible! A really unique mixture of sound and sensory experience, coaching, imaginative play and informal, companionable talks. I'm absolutely hooked. I just did a module and cried like a baby because I felt so safe and seen. It is really special. That kind of cry you do when you're a kid, not because you're afraid anymore, but because you've been PICKED UP, and the relief just comes flooding out.” – Josie This spoke of safety not as the opposite of courage, but as the cornerstone around which courageous action can be sustained. A cornerstone we can return to and draw from without conditions on our intrinsic worth as humans. Safety, then, is feeling held as you are, without expectation or demand to prove yourself or fight for a sense of value. A Step Back From Burnout Energy This is a key value that underpins The Return to Serenity Island. It was a response to a feeling I had while doing my old year-end practice. I needed something that broke with the message of self-optimisation, personal productivity, and motivational resources, which, with an emphasis on striving, adding, and growing simply because it's what you're “supposed” to do, carried a creeping burnout energy. Tuula wrote, “Serenity Island has been the most powerful and lovely thing I have ever experienced. Andy has created an amazing adventure, cleverly weaving together incredibly beautiful soundscapes and deeply touching story narrative, which ignites your imagination, activates all senses and sends you on a journey of a lifetime on this island of your wildest dreams. It is playful and also a very useful creative project, which continues to evolve and grow with me. This Island work and its ripple effects have sneaked quietly and effectively into so many areas of my life already. I could not have found more effective and gentle coaching than with Andy.” The course is not something that comes with easy-to-market promises and packaged outcomes that everyone walks away with in the same way. Everyone who goes through it seems to encounter it from a different angle. But there is a common denominator of safety, which underpins everyone's response to it. Safety as a foundation for reflection, observation, and planning. A way to let what sits within us speak, and to give ourselves the best chance of hearing it. And as such, it's not a way to withdraw from reality. Instead, it helps us locate and root ourselves more firmly within it, so we can find strength, courage, and clarity about who we are, what we want to tend to and nurture, and how we will stand in the face of the forces that may take us away from ourselves. An Invitation to Serenity Island The Return to Serenity Island is a self-paced guided voyage with optional Zoom “Picnics”. These provide us with time and space for further reflection, support, and in-person connection along the way. This is a perfect time to grab a passport if this stuff feels right for you. The Serenity Island Passport gives you access to all materials and picnics for the next 12 months. And speaking of safety, I've made the course available on a choose-your-own-price basis. I know many people are navigating changing financial circumstances, and I truly mean it when I say: choose the amount that feels right for you. No minimum, no need to explain or justify your choice. I just want you there if you feel the pull. Arriving Through The Fog | A Narrated Soundscape It's much easier to show than describe, so I'll share the first of these six pieces that supplement the course materials. “Arriving through the fog soundscape is the most brilliant thing I have witnessed as a gateway into myself. If I stopped here, at the harbour to the Island, it would already be worth it for me. Thank you for this. It's filled with magic.” – Zoie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSBXlLgPuTQ Welcome home!

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Tune in here to this Thursday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program by talking about storm coverage and the political fallout surrounding January 6 and Donald Trump.He opens by urging listeners to stay safe as severe weather develops, emphasizing preparedness and caution before shifting to national politics. Brett reacts to the Jack Smith hearing, arguing that Democrats are rehashing the same January 6 narratives without acknowledging their own failures. He criticizes leaders like Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer for focusing on prosecuting Trump rather than addressing why their message failed with voters. Later Brett talks pushing back on the idea that issues are as simple or binary as social media often makes them seem. Responding to a message accusing MAGA voters of ignoring evidence, Brett argues that most Americans actually agree on far more than they disagree—especially on priorities like safety, affordability, and secure communities. He reflects on how political debates evolve over generations, noting how issues like abortion, gun control, and immigration have shifted in urgency and meaning over time. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube ch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you need support, confidential help is available through the Michigan Human Trafficking Hotline by call or text at 1-855-VOICES-4 (1-855-864-2374), or chat at www.michigan.gov/VOICES4.In this episode of Double Down Michigan, MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams sits down with Tiffany Martinez, LMSW, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' Human Trafficking and Special Projects Director, for an in-depth conversation on human trafficking and its intersection with the gaming industry. Drawing from her Human Trafficking 101 training, Tiffany explains the realities behind common myths, outlines the federal framework that guides anti-trafficking efforts, and highlights the vulnerabilities and indicators gaming professionals should be aware of.  Listeners will learn how trafficking situations often present in subtle and complex ways, why both sex and labor trafficking impact communities across Michigan, and how employees in casinos, online gaming operations, and hospitality settings can play a meaningful role in identifying and supporting victims. Tiffany also shares practical guidance on trauma-informed responses, industry-specific tools and resources, and steps organizations can take to build stronger prevention practices.  This episode serves as an essential introduction for anyone working in gaming regulation, operations, or public safety—and underscores the shared responsibility to protect individuals who may be at risk or in need of help.If you would like to contact Tiffany Martinez, please reach out to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Human Trafficking Health Advisory Board at MDHHS-HTHAB@Michigan.gov Facebook: MichiganGCBTwitter: @MichiganGCBInstagram: @michigangcb)LinkedIn: michigangcb

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In today's episode, Gina addresses two listener questions regarding how anxiety related sensations and the beliefs about them are related and how we can use this relationship to our advantage in overcoming anxiety. Becoming more accepting of discomfort and understanding that such experiential states are temporary can go a long way in enabling our anxiety recovery process. Listen in and grow your sense of acceptance, curiosity and self-kindness today! Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors!https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching linkACPGroupCoaching.comTo learn more, go to:Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership ProgramLearn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership:For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/Here's what's included for $5/month:❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind❤ And more fun surprises along the way!All this in your favorite podcast app!Chapters0:26 Welcome to the Anxiety Coaches Podcast2:18 Understanding Limiting Beliefs4:04 A Life-Changing Perspective6:33 The Connection Between Listeners8:00 Responding to Anxiety Differently10:29 Expanding Our Window of Tolerance13:59 Changing Relationships with Thoughts15:49 Embracing Discomfort for HealingSummaryIn this episode, I dive deep into the interplay between anxiety sensations and the beliefs that fuel them. I start by addressing an essential concept: that nothing in the body is permanent, even if it feels that way during an anxious episode. This foundational idea sets the stage for understanding why anxiety sensations can seem so overwhelming and real. Often, the core struggle isn't just the discomfort of the sensation itself, but rather the belief attached to it—beliefs that often convey danger or a sense of permanence.Today's discussion is inspired by two listener inquiries that, while seemingly different, stem from a common thread of inquiry into the nature of belief. One listener grapples with the conviction that certain uncomfortable sensations, like an unrelenting itch, signify an unchangeable state of existence. They express feeling trapped in a cycle of anxiety, convinced that the discomfort equates to a serious, unending condition. I assure this listener and others experiencing similar issues that their feelings are not just valid, but also widely experienced by many on their anxiety journeys.In juxtaposition, I share another listener's transformative insight. Mary reflects on how my previous discussions helped her reframe a nagging sense of fear tied to physical sensations. She articulates that understanding her safety in the moment—despite her anxiety's insistence to the contrary—has shifted her perception of discomfort. This transition is crucial; it illustrates how recognizing the difference between feeling and danger can empower individuals to reclaim their mental peace, even in the presence of anxiety.#AnxietyCoachesPodcast #AnxietyRecovery #GinaRyan #MentalHealth #AnxietyRelief #Mindfulness #NervousSystem #AnxietySupport #HealingJourney #OvercomingAnxiety #HealthAnxiety #SomaticHealing #MindBodyConnection #WindowOfTolerance #PanicAttackRecovery #SelfCare #InnerPeace #StressManagement #NervousSystemRegulation #MentalWellness #AnxietySensations #JonKabatZinn #Mooji #MindfulLiving #ChronicStress #EmotionalHealing #SafetyFirst #FearOfPermanence #HolisticHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #AnxietyTips #BrainRetraining #Neuroplasticity #SelfCompassion #CalmYourMind #FightOrFlight #Vagus Nerve #SomaticAwareness #PanicRelief #AnxietyClearing #MentalHealthWarrior #PeaceOfMind #WellnessJourney #MeditationPractice #SelfHealing #CognitiveReframing #IntrusiveThoughts #GeneralizedAnxiety #SocialAnxiety #Breathwork #SafeInMyBody #MindsetMatters #InternalItch #BodyScanning #AnxietyManagement #StressReduction #HealthyMindSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey Friend Many times, natural and conventional approaches work best together and my personal journey has just led me to ask more questions about how to support the body earlier, figure out the root cause, and heal at the cellular level. Recently, I had another thermography scan done. If you're not familiar, thermography doesn't diagnose disease. It looks at heat patterns and inflammation in the body. I like it because it gives information without labels or fear. Here's what stood out to me: Overall, my scan looked better than my last one however, three new areas showed up as moderately and highly suspisious. And honestly? That didn't alarm me. It actually made sense. Healing isn't linear. Improvement doesn't mean the body stops communicating. What I saw was a body that's regulating better overall while still asking for deeper support in a few specific places. It confirms to me that cooking from scratch, eliminating seed oils & toxins from what I put in my body to on my body is helping along with lifestyle changes. To me, that felt like wisdom. Those results didn't make me want to do more things. They made me want to do deeper things. I've learned over the years that the body is incredibly intelligent. It's constantly adapting and communicating. And that's what led me to explore more natural, non-invasive support, especially at the cellular level. I've only recently started using PEMF and Terahertz technology myself. I'm not speaking from years of personal experience yet. I'm speaking from education, professional background, observation, and early personal use. And I think that honesty matters because I never want to overstate where I am in the journey. PEMF, or pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, and Terahertz frequencies are forms of energy the body already recognizes. They're non-invasive. They're gentle. And they're designed to work with the body, not force it. Instead of overriding the body, they support things like: Cellular communication Circulation and oxygen delivery Nervous system regulation Energy production at the cellular level I often think of it as helping the body remember what it already knows how to do especially when stress, inflammation, or time has disrupted those signals. Seeing improvement on my scan told me, “What you're doing is helping.” Seeing new areas told me, “Don't stop listening.” And that's where cellular-level support made sense to me not out of fear, but out of stewardship. Out of long-term thinking. Out of respect for the body's design. No promises here. No guarantees. But what I consistently hear from people using PEMF and Terahertz support is that changes often start quietly: Better sleep and the 2nd night I slept better than I have in several years. More stable energy and I noticed this almost immediately as I get more fatigued in the winter which probably has alot to do with little sun. Less inflammation - I was able to go without shoes on my hardwood floors which I haven't been able to do for over a year. Clearer thinking A calmer nervous system. And sometimes the most meaningful thing people say is simply, “I feel more like myself again.” I believe our bodies were created with incredible intelligence. Scripture says we are fearfully and wonderfully made and I take that seriously. For me, supporting the body naturally isn't about rejecting medicine. It's about stewardship. Listening. Responding. And caring for what we've been entrusted with. Just to say it again: This is not medical advice. It doesn't replace medical care. It doesn't diagnose or treat disease. It's education and personal experience only. Always listen to your body. Always partner with trusted medical professionals when needed. If any part of this sparked curiosity for you, I invite you to join me on instagram where I share more of this story. Sometimes the most powerful step is simply paying closer attention to your body and asking better questions. And if you ever want to learn more or explore natural ways to support your body alongside conventional care, I'm always happy to have that conversation.   Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/claimingsimplicity/ Website -> https://stan.store/ClaimingSimplicity/ Email -> monica@claimingsimplicity.com   God Bless! Monica

Send us a textHave you ever found yourself thinking:“I'm eating well. I'm exercising. I'm trying so hard… so why does my body feel stuck?”If you've been doing all the “right” things but still feel tired, inflamed, frustrated, or disconnected from your body — this episode is for you.In today's conversation, I'm joined by Katie Hardie, board-certified holistic nutritionist, performance psychology expert, and founder of My PEAK. Katie works with highly motivated, high-performing individuals — especially women — who are disciplined, committed, and quietly burning out.Instead of telling women to push harder or try another plan, Katie helps them understand what their symptoms are actually communicating. Together, we talk about how to shift from fighting your body to listening to it — and how to respond in ways that restore energy, resilience, and trust.This episode isn't about doing more.It's about doing different — with clarity instead of guilt.⸻In this episode, we discuss:•Why your body isn't “failing” — it's giving feedback•The most common signals women ignore or normalize (and why that matters)•Why disciplined, high-achieving women often hit a wall first•How to tell if your body needs fuel, recovery, or nervous system regulation — not more discipline•The difference between discipline and data (and how women get stuck in that loop)•How to use functional testing as a guide — without fear or obsession•Why recovery is essential for performance, not the opposite of it•Where to start when you feel seen… but also overwhelmed⸻A reminder from this episode:Your body isn't broken.It isn't working against you.It's communicating — and when you learn how to listen, everything changes.If this conversation resonated with you, consider sharing it with a friend who's been pushing a little too hard — or leave a review so more women can find these conversations.⸻Connect with Katie:•Website•Instagram•Learn more about her work through My PEAK⸻Episode Supporter: Mixhers Metabolic BalanceIf this episode resonated and you're realizing your body may need support, not more discipline, one simple place to start is blood sugar balance. When blood sugar is unstable, women often experience fatigue, cravings, stubborn weight, disrupted sleep, and that feeling of “my body just isn't responDid you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes.Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE!Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know!Follow Cody Instagram:@codyjeansanders

In this episode of Excess Returns, we sit down with Mike Green of Simplify Asset Management for a deep dive into how passive investing has reshaped market structure, altered price discovery, and created new sources of systemic risk beneath the surface of today's equity markets. Mike explains why index funds are not as passive as most investors believe, how daily flows drive prices in increasingly inelastic markets, and why the growth of passive strategies may be pushing markets toward an unstable endpoint. The conversation also explores macro implications, AI-driven capital spending, demographic shifts, and what all of this means for investors navigating the years ahead.Topics coveredHow passive investing and ETF flows actively influence market pricesThe inelastic market hypothesis and why markets absorb flows differently than investors expectWhy index funds no longer fit the classic definition of passive investingThe growing share of passive ownership and what happens as it continues to risePotential market instability and the theoretical limits of passive dominanceHow demographics, retirement flows, and 401k defaults affect market structureCritiques of arguments downplaying the impact of passive investingWhy large-cap concentration keeps increasing despite slowing fundamentalsImplications for active management, stock selection, and liquidityThe role of AI, capital expenditures, and energy constraints in the macro outlookWhat rising electricity demand and infrastructure investment mean for the economyHousing market distortions, demographics, and long-term structural challengesTimestamps00:00 Introduction and why passive investing is not truly passive03:00 The inelastic market hypothesis explained06:00 Daily flows, index funds, and price impact08:20 How much of the market is now passive11:40 What happens if passive investing keeps growing14:20 Retirement flows and demographic effects on markets19:00 Responding to critiques of passive market impact23:00 Liquidity, concentration, and large-cap dominance27:00 Why market cap does not equal liquidity33:00 Active management under pressure38:00 Current market conditions and early-year rotations41:50 Economic growth, GDP, and underlying volatility43:30 AI capex, overinvestment, and market incentives47:00 Energy, electricity demand, and long-term constraints52:40 Housing, demographics, and policy challenges

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This week, Eric and Jonathan take some time to talk about how we can daily prepare our hearts to bring glory to God so that no matter what circumstance may come our way, we can better respond in a way that reflects Christ.   If you have a question for us feel free to send us an email at "questions@fbcforestcity.org"

Send us a textIn this episode of The Alternative Dog Moms Podcast, Kimberly responds to unexpected criticism of raw feeding and tackles a common question: if cows and horses eat carbs, should dogs too?We also share a helpful listener resource, discuss herbs that may help reduce histamines in bone broth, and give behind-the-scenes updates, including Kimberly and Zoey joining a Jope product study and testing a new product for anxious dogs.Plus, Daisy Girl's playday, a blood test Erin is geeking out over, Apollo's birthday, and a conversation about why dogs form different relationships with different people.Episode timestamps:00:55 – Responding to criticism of raw feeding10:58 – Should dogs eat carbs because cows and horses do?16:25 – Listener resources, Woof Creek Wellness, and cutting the cord on cable26:01 – Herbs for reducing histamines in bone broth33:23 – Kimberly & Zoey join a Jope product study35:55 – Trying a new product for anxious dogs42:55 – Daisy Girl's playday + a blood test Erin loves46:45 – Apollo's birthday and dogs' unique relationships with peopleIf you love thoughtful conversations about fresh food, holistic care, and learning alongside your dogs, this episode is for you.Links discussed:Study re: Dogs in Laos eating rice (Geographically diverse canid sampling provides novel insights into pre-industrial microbiomes)Kimberly's article: Is Raw Dog Food a Scam? What Science Really Says About Grains, Carbs, and the Gut MicrobiomeKimberly's post: Should dogs eat carbs because cows and horses do?Helpful link: http://petdiseasealerts.org/Mid-Atlantic friends:  See Erin & Woof Creek's co-founder Lisa Monk at the World of Pets ExpoThe blood test you might want to ask your vet to check: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16pYwy6TKV/Social media:Kimberly: Raw Feeder Life, RawFeederLife.comErin Scott: Believe in Dog podcast, BelieveInDogPodcast.comRaw Feeder Life, Instagram.com/RawFeederLifeBelieve in Dog Podcast, Instagram.com/Erin_The_Dog_MomThanks for listening to our podcast. You can learn more about Erin Scott's first podcast at BelieveInDogPodcast.com. And you can learn more about raw feeding, raising dogs naturally, and Kimberly's dogs at KeepTheTailWagging.com. And don't forget to subscribe to The Alternative Dog Moms.

Why does patience feel so hard—especially when you're doing all the “right” things? In this special re-air from a 2022 Dear Gabby Q&A, Gabrielle Bernstein explores one of the most misunderstood spiritual principles: patience as the natural result of faith, not something you force. Responding to listener questions about manifestation and feeling stuck, Gabrielle reframes patience as an energetic state that emerges when fear transforms into trust. Through live coaching, she offers practical guidance on surrendering to divine timing while navigating financial pressure, worthiness, and entrepreneurship. This episode is a powerful reminder that manifestation doesn't respond to hustle—it responds to grounded belief, alignment, and faith. When trust is strong, patience becomes effortless.Try Gabrielle's FREE magnetic energy meditation to supercharge your attracting powers http://bit.ly/40gOfueRead Gabrielle's #1 NYT Bestselling book: The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear Into Faith. http://bit.ly/45T1sfcIf you feel you need additional support, please consult this list of safety, recovery, and mental health resources.Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and support you on your personal journey towards inner peace. I am not a psychologist or a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.Sponsors:Visit tonetoday.com and use my code GABBY for 20% off your first order.Visit yourreformer.com to shop their New Year sale on now to save.Get 20% off your first order and free shipping by using checkout code GABBY at naturessunshine.comFor a limited time, save 40% off your first month at ritual.com/DEARGABBYShop my favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.comProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 185 of Kliq This is all about old school heat, and it starts in the most Kliq way possible: with Sean proudly nerding out over fountain pens while Kev immediately mistakes it for a vape. From there, the conversation takes a sharp left turn into classic road-story insanity when Nash tells an unbelievable Macho Man Randy Savage private jet rib that somehow still has me laughing and wincing at the same time. Then the show digs into the real world as Kev and Sean talk trade, China's surplus, and the kind of "nobody thinks this through" political decision-making that drives normal people insane. That energy carries into a longer, blunt discussion about immigration enforcement, due process, transparency, and why it feels like the rules change depending on who's in power. It's a heavy topic, but it's one of those segments where they actually talk like human beings instead of just picking a team and screaming. After that, things lighten up with listener questions and absolute Kliq staples, including Nash breaking down his ridiculously specific "clean" Waffle House order, how he signs Topps cards like it's an assembly line, and why BlueChew apparently has a fan club. If you're new here, this is the perfect example of how this show can go from aviation death spirals to protein macros to politics in under five minutes. And then it's time for wrestling, with Kev giving credit where it's due on RAW, the presentation, and why certain talent feels like a "made man" the second the machine decides to frame them that way. The centerpiece is Gunther vs AJ, which Kev calls a true psychology-based, hard-hitting old school match, including a finish that felt like a believable wrestling screwjob and the kind of heat that comes from denying fans what they want, not just "doing moves." If you miss wrestling that feels like it matters, this one's for you BlueChew-Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code NASH at BlueChew.com Ultra-Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code KLIQ at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad 00:00 Kliq This #185: Bron & Order 00:56 Fountain Pens 08:43 China GDP 14:40 Greenland 16:59 Signing Topps cards 20:21 Watching Fox News 22:05 Responding to the comment in MN deporations 33:44 Dealing with the police 36:24 No investigation? 41:34 There are no more rules 42:44 BREAK JCW LUNACY 43:14 "You Guyz are SPOT ON" 43:29 "binge fatigue." 46:04 "Ummm...Blue Chew" 46:53 go-to meal at Waffle House? 50:33 KEV, ARE WE READY FOR LATE NIGHT 51:28 BREAK ULTRA 54:18 Marco Rubio notes 55:38 KEV, I WATCHED RAW 01:04:50 Gunther/AJ…Old school match 01:12:04 Mick Foley in ECW 01:13:18 The Royal Rumble 01:16:27 Austin v Rock allegedly pitched for Wrestlemania 43 01:17:52 FLORIDA MAN or JERSEY GUY 01:20:18 BREAK BLUECHEW 01:24:54 ASKNASH 01:25:24 Verizon outage 01:25:53 EU Fans 01:29:52 DDP not joining NWO 01:30:24 Who produced WCW matches? 01:31:10 Brendan Byrne arena 01:34:47 OUTRO

What do our parents' marriages teach us?This week on Half Past Chai, we're talking about the lessons we learned from each of our parents' relationships… the good, the hard, and the things we didn't learn at all and how those lessons show up in our own marriage today. We hope this conversation makes you feel seen, understood, and a little less alone.Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai.

https://www.bible.com/events/49551892 Church of the Nazarene – East Rockingham Campus  Rebuilding: The Legacy of Nehemiah Part 3  Responding to resistance.  Today are continuing our first teaching series for the new year called “Rebuilding: The Legacy of Nehemiah.”  To rebuild can mean to make extensive repairs, or to restore something back to a previous state. To simply build again.  As we continue in […]

Send us a textNicole Jarbo is the CEO of 4.0 Schools, one of the nation's leading platforms for early-stage education founders. A former KIPP teacher, Teach For America Corps member, and fintech founder, Nicole brings deep experience across classrooms, startups, philanthropy, and systems-level education change. She is also the host of the award-winning podcast Pitch Playground.

A US Defence official has said 1500 soldiers are on standby as an option to deploy to Minneapolis as protests continue. Minneapolis Sociologist Nicola Bedera spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Ashish Prashar joins Anthony Davis to discuss how world leaders are responding to Trump's aggressive assault on the global order. The ‘No New War' President who has stirred conflict in Gaza, Iran, Yemen and Nigeria. The true reason behind his attacks on Venezuela, Greenland and how NATO can respond without sabotaging the alliance - only on The Weekend Show. Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at: https://shopify.com/WEEKEND Independent media has never been more important. Please support this channel by subscribing here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 Join this channel with a membership for exclusive early access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Buy Anthony's microphone: https://kellards.com/products/electro-voice-re20-broadcast-announcer-microphone-black-bundle-with-mic-shockmount-broadcast-arm Buy Anthony's black t'shirt: https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E455365-000/00?colorDisplayCode=09 Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesus said if we ask the father anything in His name the father will do it. If that's true what should we do if there seems to be a delay on an answer to payer? In part 2 of this 2 part message Pastor BJ Sullivan talks about how to respond when we pray for something and the answer seems to be delayed. Knowledge is power!

Imagine staring death in the face, being declared brain-dead, and surviving only to be told you may never walk, speak, or think clearly again. That was the reality for former professional free-rider Matt Potratz after a massive avalanche crushed his body and left him in a coma for 41 days. In this gripping conversation, Matt shares the raw, life-changing lessons he learned during his 88 days in the hospital and his arduous journey of recovery. He reveals how his accident didn't just break his body—it ignited a vibrant, passionate new walk with God. Matt's story is a powerful testimony to the truth that adversity isn't just something to endure, but a gift that can be turned into triumph. He shares the simple, yet profound, shift that changed everything: responding to crisis instead of reacting to it, and involving God in the process. In this episode, you will learn: ❄️ How to turn defeat into drive when faced with overwhelming challenges. ❄️ The practical difference between reacting to pain and responding in faith. ❄️ How Matt found a deeper relationship with God and a new purpose after being told he would never be "mentally normal" again. Tune in for a story of resilience that will inspire you to transform your toughest trials into your greatest triumphs.   Topics covered: Gift of Adversity, Responding vs Reacting, Turning Tragedy to Triumph, Faith in Crisis, Overcoming Adversity, Avalanche Survivor, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Broken Neck Recovery, Leaning on God, Vibrant Relationship with God, Christian Resilience, God-inspired Life, Finding Purpose After Trauma, Mental Resilience.   Find Matt here: https://liferadicallychanged.com/ Buy his audio book with my affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4rctFHg   Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/np_mm0tNk8Y  

How do we respond to God when he calls us to his mission? We might believe that we have to have a significant résumé or education to be useful to God's purposes. Or we might feel that we have no part in his mission to be worshipped as the only God among all the nations. However, the story of God's call on Abraham challenges us differently. Like Abraham we have to consider how we respond to God's call. This message from Genesis 12:1–3 helps us see God's supply to us in his mission. 

Responding to questions from listeners about biblical resources when doing family devotions, which translations of the Bible are best, should we aspire to use translations without copyright, can a pastor without children still be a pastor, is Danny Gokey's music Christian, and guarding against lust. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Growth targets keep climbing while cost lines tighten, and planning season starts to feel very personal for CMOs. AI threads through every conversation, zero-based thinking pulls against last year's baseline, and the goalposts never seem to hold still.  So the job becomes building a budget you can walk into the room with, own, and defend with conviction. To get there, Drew brings together Andrew Cox (Forrester), Lisa Cole (2X), and Alan Gonsenhauser (Demand Revenue). The conversation centers on tying spend to strategy, translating marketing into CFO-ready terms, and giving AI a role in the plan that the numbers can support. In this episode:  Andrew shares Forrester's view on moving past "last year plus X," building budgets around corporate objectives and campaigns, and forcing prioritization.  Lisa applies a zero-based mindset to business priorities, uses a 70-20-10 program mix for core, flex, and test, and frames marketing as an ATM of Audience, Trust, and Monetization.  Alan outlines the signals of strong and weak budgets, tying the majority of spend to growth campaigns and long-term value plans, and maintaining a year-round working relationship with the CFO. Plus:  Keeping tech spend in check, including guidelines for MarTech mix and contract flexibility  Positioning brand and PR in financial terms like pipeline influence, win rates, and pricing power  Responding to AI efficiency pressure by fixing workflows first and framing value in utilization, speed, and scalability  Why the budget should be the numerical expression of strategy, not a defense of legacy spend If you want to walk into your next budget review with a clear story, solid numbers, and conviction, this conversation will help you get there.  For full show notes and transcripts, visit https://renegademarketing.com/podcasts/ To learn more about CMO Huddles, visit https://cmohuddles.com/

People are becoming increasingly distrusting of others – even people in their own neighborhoods! Rev. Dr. Lucas Woodford joins Steph and Andy to talk about how the lack of trust in other people hurts our closest human relationships.   Bio: Rev. Dr. Lucas V. Woodford, (MDiv, STM, DMin), is President of the Minnesota South District of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod and Associate Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Farmington, MN. He is the author of Great Commission, Great Confusion, or Great Confession? (Wipf & Stock, 2012). He is co-author with Harold Senkbeil of Pastoral Leadership:  for the Care of Souls (2nd ed Lexham Press, 2021) and their book on contextual mission, The Culture of God's Word: Faithful Ministry in a Post-Christian Society is forthcoming from Lexham in Feb. 2026. He has written numerous articles published in The Lutheran Witness, Logia, and Seelsorger, including a monograph "What does this mean? Responding to Social Justice and Critical Race Theory" (2021).  Woodford is a member of the Board of Regents of Concordia University, St. Paul, MN. He has served as an adjunct instructor for Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN and the graduate school at The Institute of Lutheran Theology in Brookings, SD.  Dr. Woodford is a Fellow in the Collegium of DOXOLOGY: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care and Counsel, charged with research, writing, and speaking regarding the care of souls in the contemporary context. He frequently presents on matters related to soul care, missiology, marriage, sex and gender issues, as well as critical race theory. He is a husband to Becca and father to their seven children, five girls and two boys: Isabella (married to Zach), Thaddaeus, Aletheia, Ekklacia, Soteria, Titus, Basileia, and grandfather to Aurora.  Resources: Email us at friendsforlife@lcms.org LCMS Life Ministry: lcms.org/life LCMS Family Ministry: lcms.org/family  Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

In this episode, Word&Way President Brian Kaylor talks with Martha Bardwell, pastor of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on how faith communities are responding to ICE violence in the Twin Cities and the ICE killing of Renee Good. Watch a video version of this latest conversation here. The episode includes a discussion on the misuse of Bible verses by the Department of Homeland Security. As this was being recorded, DHS released another propaganda video co-opting a Bible verse. Bardwell is among the faith leaders calling for an economic blackout on Jan. 23. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and politics. And order the new book by Brian Kaylor, The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power.

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From the impending demographic collapse hidden behind the "8 Billion Lie" to a deep dive into the cultural and geopolitical ripples of Iran's revolution. We breakdown the exact framework to fix your life in 24 hours, debate the future of global sovereignty, and explore why everything you've been told about overpopulation is wrong.Welcome to the Alfalfa Podcast

Jennifer Eskew shares her journey from starting her career as a Virginia State Trooper to going deep undercover on major drug and gun cases before joining the ATF. She breaks down what undercover work was really like, including investigations involving outlaw bikers and murder-for-hire plots, and how those years on the street shaped her as an agent. Jennifer also opens up about transitioning into the ATF's arson and explosives division, responding to some of the most significant crime scenes in U.S. history — including the Olympic bombing and 9/11 at the Pentagon. The conversation explores the long-term trauma that comes with the job, the personal toll of high-risk investigations, and her cancer diagnosis linked to 9/11 exposure, offering a powerful look at the hidden cost of a life spent in law enforcement. _____________________________________________ #Undercover #TrueCrime #LawEnforcement #ATFAgent #PoliceStories #CrimeDocumentary #RealStories #youtubepodcast _____________________________________________ Thank you to PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! _____________________________________________ Connect with Jennifer Eskew: https://www.jenniferclarkeeskew.com/ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 From State Trooper to ATF Agent: Jennifer Eskew's Career 01:23 Background, Motivation, and Writing Her New Book 02:56 Early Work in Healthcare and Rehabilitation 04:52 Choosing Law Enforcement and Family Support 09:09 Becoming a Female State Trooper 15:09 First Days on the Job and Learning the Reality 18:58 Rookie Mistakes, Hard Lessons, and Earning Respect 22:58 The Danger of Patrol Work and Daily Risk 35:35 Moving Undercover: Entering a Double Life 41:47 Undercover Operations: Drug and Gun Cases 54:00 Risks, Tactics, and Living Undercover 01:07:40 Undercover Stories That Still Stand Out 01:20:15 From State Police to Federal Agent 01:33:55 Joining the ATF and Federal Training 01:37:06 Biker Stings and High-Stakes Federal Cases 01:49:20 Inside a Murder-for-Hire Investigation 01:55:15 ATF Operations Beyond Undercover Work 02:03:51 National Response Team: Arson, Fires, and Bombings 02:14:17 Responding to 9/11 at the Pentagon 02:27:00 Aftermath of 9/11: Trauma, Debris, and Health Impact 02:36:31 Life After Law Enforcement, Reflection, and Legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom opens this week's livestream with an update on the upcoming New Biology Experience at Polyface Farm (June 2026)-Registration is still open, and space is limited. Tom will be joined by New Biology Clinic specialists and enrichment facilitators for a weekend of talks, food, music, and community. Join here.This session features two in-depth topics:1. How Money Actually Works-Tom reads and responds to recent articles from Mises.org, reflecting on the nature of fiat currency, the illusion of central banking, and the political consequences of how money is created.-He ties these ideas back to a section he wrote on money in Human Heart, Cosmic Heart (2016), describing a hypothetical system where one person creates all the money and inevitably owns everything—a parody of the current system.The 2 articles that Tom discussed is here.2. Does H. pylori Cause Stomach Ulcers?-Responding to a listener question, Tom critically analyzes the famous study by Barry Marshall that claimed to fulfill Koch's postulates.-He breaks down the methods used in Marshall's self-experiment.-Tom contrasts this with a 2025 Harvard article acknowledging that 80–90% of people with H. pylori never develop ulcers, challenging the idea that this bacterium is a singular causal agent.Q&A:Was Koch's postulate actually fulfilled for H. pylori and ulcers?Support the showWebsites:https://drtomcowan.com/https://www.drcowansgarden.com/https://newbiologyclinic.com/https://newbiologycurriculum.com/Instagram: @TalkinTurkeywithTomFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTomCowan/Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/CivTSuEjw6Qp/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxdc2o0Q_XZIPwo07XCrNg

Today's show is a trifecta where we get Norris, Devon, and Jer all in the studio at once talking local stuff.  Here's the rundown: 01:43 - Shout out to Northern Lights 02:35 - There are some maybe possible Detroit People Mover expansion routes shared with the public. Where would you want to see it go? 11:17 - A fake CEO fools some in the media  19:00 - Responding to listener questions: Where is Gov. Whitmer on hot issues? She seems oddly silent lately. Feedback as always: dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211. Saturday coffee and conversation event: https://www.facebook.com/events/850409107962992 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DailyDetroit Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9?si=df538dae2e144431  

If progesterone makes you feel wired, anxious, angry, emotional, or unable to sleep, this episode is for you. In this deeply important continuation of our reverse responding series, Dr. Brendan McCarthy—Chief Medical Officer of Protea Medical Center—returns to clarify what was missing in Episode 3C and to walk you through the real physiology, compassion, and treatment strategy behind reverse responding. Reverse responding is not intolerance, weakness, anxiety, noncompliance, or failure. It is an adaptive response rooted in threat-state physiology, chronic stress, and lived experience. Your body is not broken—it is protecting you. In this episode, Dr. McCarthy covers: What reverse responding actually is (and what it is not) The difference between sulfation and 5-alpha pathways Why labs often miss this entirely Why “just more progesterone” makes things worse How trauma, chronic stress, and safety shape hormone response The importance of earning permission from the nervous system Practical treatment pillars: Glycemic stability Circadian safety and sleep rhythm Reducing inflammatory load Gentle nervous system regulation Slow, low, respectful progesterone onboarding Supplement strategies used clinically (and what to avoid) Most importantly, this episode is a reminder: You are not the problem. Your body is doing something intelligent.   Dr. Brendan McCarthy is the founder and Chief Medical Officer of Protea Medical Center in Arizona. With over two decades of experience, he's helped thousands of patients navigate hormonal imbalances using bioidentical HRT, nutrition, and root-cause medicine. He's also taught and mentored other physicians on integrative approaches to hormone therapy, weight loss, fertility, and more. If you're ready to take your health seriously, this podcast is a great place to start.  

The Rangers hit a new low and the frustration is boiling over. On the newest episode of Up in the Blue Seats, Mollie  and Brian break down the fallout from the Rangers' humiliating 10–2 loss in Boston, the lack of response against Seattle, and what it all says about the team's mental toughness as they sit near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. The crew also discusses the decision from Mike Sullivan to demote the struggling Alexis Lafrenière to the third line and how the fanbase is fed up and the “Fire Drury” chants have made their way to The Worlds Most Famous Arena. All that and more on the newest episode of ‘Up in the Blue Seats' Timecodes: 00:00- Intro 0:46- 10-2 loss to Boston 6:05- Responding with 4-2 loss to Seattle 11:16- Lafrenière demoted to third line 18:07- “Fire Chris Drury” chants at MSG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Corey Miller about his book, The Progressive Miseducation of America: Confronting the Cultural Revolution from the Classroom to Your Community. You can receive your copy when you partner with us by clicking here. A related article that Corey wrote for us in the past was How We Lost the Universities and How to Reclaim the Voice of Christ. https://www.equip.org/articles/how-we-lost-the-universities-how-to-reclaim-the-voice-of-christ/This was accompanied by Postmodern Realities Episode 137 How We Lost the Universities and How to Reclaim the Voice of Christ. One way you can support our online articles and podcasts is by leaving us a tip. A tip is just a small amount, like $3, $5, or $10, which is the cost of a latte, lunch out, or coffee drink. To leave a tip, click here.Additional Related podcasts and articles by this author:Episode 358 Responding to the Mormon Missionary Message“Responding to the Mormon Missionary Message.” Episode 169 The Jesus of Mormonism: Differences That Make a Difference“The Jesus of Mormonism: Differences That Make a Difference”. Don't miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please help spread the word about Postmodern Realities by giving us a rating and review when you subscribe to the podcast. The more ratings and reviews we have, the more new listeners can discover our content.

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Christian parents today face an overwhelming challenge: how do you talk to your kids about sex with clarity, confidence, and a truly biblical foundation—without fear, confusion, or shame? In this episode of Michael Easley inContext, Michael sits down with Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder of Foundation Worldview, to discuss her new book Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design. Together, they unpack how to begin age-appropriate conversations about sexuality as early as age four, why parents should replace “the talk” with ongoing discipleship, and how to address difficult topics like pornography, masturbation, and cultural confusion around identity. If you want practical language and a biblical roadmap for guiding your kids in a hyper-sexualized world, this conversation will equip you with the tools you need.

You declined another prospecting block today, didn't you? That internal meeting popped up. Someone needed "just five minutes." Your CRM screamed for attention. Before you knew it, another day passed without a single cold call, without one new connection request, without moving the needle on your pipeline. But hey, at least your calendar looked impressively full. Here's what nobody wants to admit: your jam-packed calendar isn't proof that you're too busy to prospect. It's proof you've made prospecting optional. And optional activities don't close deals or pay commissions. The Meeting Excuse Is Killing Your Pipeline Sales professionals love to point at their calendars as evidence of why they can't prospect. Look at all these internal meetings. See how packed my schedule is. How could I possibly find time for outbound activity? The real question is: when did you last decline an internal meeting to protect your prospecting time? Most salespeople never have. They treat every meeting invitation as a welcome escape from the discomfort of cold outreach. It's the perfect alibi when your manager asks about pipeline activity. But your calendar tells the truth about your priorities. If time blocking for prospecting isn't on it, prospecting isn't actually a priority. And if prospecting isn't a priority, why exactly are you in sales? You Don't Need Hours—You Need 15 Minutes The biggest lie salespeople tell themselves is that prospecting requires massive blocks of uninterrupted time. Two hours minimum. Otherwise, why bother starting? This is the same mental trap that keeps people from reading, exercising, or learning new skills. They convince themselves that 15 minutes isn't enough to matter, so they do nothing instead. Consider this: reading for 15 minutes daily gets you through 20-25 books per year. Walking for 15 minutes adds nearly a mile to your day. Fifteen minutes of focused prospecting can generate six to ten cold calls, dozens of personalized connection requests, or several high-impact video messages to ghosting prospects. The power isn't in the duration, but in consistent, focused execution of time blocking for sales activities. The 15-Minute Power Block Rules These 3 rules are requirements if you want your time blocking strategy to actually work. Rule 1: Single-task only.  Your 15-minute prospecting block is for prospecting. Not prospecting while monitoring email. Not prospecting between Slack messages. Just prospecting. If you spend three minutes calling and twelve minutes scrolling Instagram, you didn't prospect for 15 minutes. Rule 2: Everything else can wait. Yes, that includes your boss. You will not lose a customer or your job because you ignored email for 15 minutes. Responding at the end of your block is still professional. Think about it—if you were sitting face-to-face with your top client, would you stop mid-conversation to check email? Treat your power blocks with the same respect. Rule 3: Protect the block like your commission depends on it. Because it does. Top performers don't ask permission to prospect. They schedule it, block it, and defend it against every interruption. The coworker who needs "just a minute" can wait sixteen minutes. What Actually Happens in 15 Minutes Specificity kills procrastination. You're more likely to execute when you know exactly what you're doing during your time blocking windows. Eight to fifteen cold calls fit comfortably in 15 minutes. That's enough to connect with two or three decision-makers if you're efficient. Send ten to fifteen LinkedIn connection requests to stakeholders outside your network. Write and mail three handwritten notes to accounts you closed this month. Record personalized video messages for three prospects who've gone dark. None of these activities requires elaborate preparation or perfect conditions. They require you to show up for 15 minutes and do the work. That's it. Schedule Your Priorities or Someone Else Will Stephen Covey said the key isn't prioritizing your schedule, but scheduling your priorities. Most salespeople do the opposite—they let their calendars fill with whatever lands there first, then wonder why revenue-generating work never happens. Your calendar should reflect your income goals. If hitting quota requires consistent prospecting, your calendar should show consistent prospecting blocks. If building relationships with key accounts matters, those touchpoints should be scheduled. When you schedule your sales priorities first, everything else fits around them. When you don't, everything else crowds them out entirely. Look at your calendar right now. How many prospecting blocks do you see this week? If the answer is zero, you've just identified why your pipeline feels thin. How to Apply Time Blocking Starting Now Open your calendar and block three 15-minute windows for prospecting tomorrow. Morning, midday, and late afternoon. Label them "Prospecting Power Block" and set them as busy. Before each block, decide on one specific activity: cold calls, LinkedIn outreach, video messages, or handwritten notes. Don't try to do multiple things. Pick one and execute for the full 15 minutes. Close your email, silence your phone. For 15 minutes, nothing else exists except the activity you committed to. When the timer ends, return to everything else. Track your blocks for one week. Count how many you actually protected versus how many got sacrificed to "urgent" requests. This data will reveal whether you're serious about prospecting or just pretending to be. Make Time or Make Excuses—You Can't Do Both Top performers don't wait for the perfect time to prospect. They don't need two-hour windows or complete silence or ideal conditions. They make the time, even when it's just 15 minutes. Especially when it's just 15 minutes. That 15-minute window you're dismissing as too small? It could be the first conversation with your biggest account next quarter. It could be the connection that leads to your highest commission check. It could be the breakthrough that turns a struggling month into a record-breaker. But only if you actually protect it. Only if you treat time blocking for prospecting as non-negotiable. Only if you stop letting your calendar lie to you about why you're not doing the work. Your pipeline doesn't care how busy you looked today. It cares about the calls you made, the emails you sent, and the relationships you built. Fifteen focused minutes at a time. Stop letting busy work crowd out revenue-generating activities. Download our free Time Audit Log to identify exactly where your selling time is going and reclaim hours each week for actual prospecting. 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Peter J. Forcelli, a recently retired Deputy Assistant Director of the ATF, joins the show to break down his career inside some of the most dangerous criminal investigations in the country. From working as an NYPD homicide detective and surviving the 9/11 attacks to leading federal investigations targeting armed gangs and violent criminal organizations, Forcelli shares what the job actually looks like behind the scenes. He talks about developing complex cases, executing hundreds of search warrants, making over a thousand arrests, and the personal toll of dedicating a life to law enforcement. The conversation also explores accountability within the justice system, investigative excellence, and the responsibility that comes with holding power — including his role in uncovering wrongful convictions and fighting for justice when the system gets it wrong. _____________________________________________ #TrueCrime #LawEnforcement #FederalAgent #ATF #CrimeStories #BehindTheBadge #RealStories #youtubepodcast _____________________________________________ Thank you to PRIZEPICKS for sponsoring this episode:Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! _____________________________________________ Connect with Peter Forcelli:Website: https://www.peterjforcelli.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterforcelli/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092203516682Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/pete_force/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Path-Operation-Furious-Lawyers/dp/B0CCMMQKCQ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 From NYPD to Federal Agent: Inside a Life of Law Enforcement 07:00 Growing Up and Choosing a Career in Policing 14:00 Early Years as an NYPD Officer on the Streets 21:00 Becoming a Detective and Joining Federal Task Forces 28:00 Freeing the Innocent and Working Major Federal Cases 37:00 When the Justice System Gets It Wrong 42:00 PTSD, Burnout, and the Toll of Major Investigations 51:00 9/11 as a First Responder: What He Saw That Day 01:00:00 Leaving the NYPD and Moving to the ATF 01:07:00 Life as a Federal Agent and National Investigations 01:13:00 Cartels, Phoenix, and the Fast and Furious Era 01:23:00 Fallout, Consequences, and Career Crossroads 01:29:00 Leading ATF Teams and Responding to Mass Shootings 01:36:00 Cancer, Survival, and Facing Mortality 01:41:00 Retirement, Legacy, and Lessons From a Life in Law Enforcement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm joined by one of my favorite fellow podcasters and Substackers, Kaiser Kuo, host of the long-running Sinica Podcast, for a wide-ranging conversation on China, Venezuela, and America's shifting role in the world. We start by unpacking how trade ties between Venezuela and China have produced a deeply imbalanced relationship between Caracas and Beijing, before turning to Beijing's reaction to Trump's audacious move in Venezuela and the broader foreign-policy message it sends. What does China make of this "Donroe Doctrine"? What does it mean for Beijing's claims in Asia, including Taiwan? And as the United States retreats from the liberal international order it once championed, is China prepared—or even willing—to step into the void? https://www.globaldispatches.org/40percentoff