Podcasts about Reveal

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

In this episode, Jason dives into how optimizing systems continuously uncovers new constraints, using the Super PM Bootcamp as a real-world example. He explains that even highly standardized processes will reveal new bottlenecks as improvements are implemented, following the law of bottlenecks described by Nicholas Modig and Eli Goldratt. What you'll learn in this episode: How standardization in training and processes uncovers new bottlenecks. Why identifying one constraint leads to discovering the next. The role of tools, pre-planning, and team orientation in system optimization. How continuous improvement keeps high-performing systems evolving. Why even mature programs like Super PM Bootcamp continue to find opportunities for growth. Are you optimizing your systems effectively or missing the hidden constraints that could elevate your team to the next level?   If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two

Vision is one of the primary signals your nervous system reads for safety or danger. Under stress, peripheral vision collapses and the body locks into central focus. Dr. Bryce Appelbaum walks through three eye exercises that begin retraining the eye-brain connection and the felt sense of safety. ➡️ Full show notes: https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/post/vagus-nerve-and-vision-how-your-eyes-signal-safety-to-your-nervous-system In This Episode You'll Learn: 01:21 — What is neuro-optometry, and how is it different from a regular eye exam 03:46 — How do your eyes shape how you move through the world? 14:05 — Can an old concussion still be affecting you years later? 23:09 — How does early caregiving shape vision development? 33:31 — Eye exercise 1: How do you do peripheral pointing? 41:24 — Eye exercise 2: How do you do eye push-ups? 46:26 — Eye exercise 3: How do you do eye stretches and the 20-20-20 rule? 50:06 — What foods support eye and brain health? Resources/Guides: The Biology of Trauma® Professional Certificate Training trains health and helping practitioners in the same framework Lacey works from. If this episode resonated with how you want to work with clients, this is the path. ➡️ Full show notes with links and resources: https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/post/vagus-nerve-and-vision-how-your-eyes-signal-safety-to-your-nervous-system

Have you ever invested deeply in someone, only to have them leave with little communication, care, or closure? A difficult ending can make us question the entire relationship. Did the work matter? Was our contribution valued? Shouldn't they have handled this better? In this episode, I explore what endings can reveal about unresolved patterns, emotional capacity, and our own leadership. I also look at the place where compassion can quietly become over-responsibility—and why another person's inability to close the loop may not mean what we think it does. In this episode, I explore: Why the way someone leaves may reveal the lesson they have not yet embodied How to hold accountability without making another person's behavior a verdict on your value What it means to care deeply without carrying what belongs to someone else This conversation is for anyone navigating an unfinished ending with a client, colleague, employee, collaborator, or someone they have supported along the way. Because leadership is not only revealed in how we begin and sustain relationships. It is also revealed in how we respond when the ending is not the one we hoped for. Share the pod love Enjoying Heart Glow CEO®? A quick review is one of the simplest ways to support the show and help the right people find it: www.lovethepodcast.com/brilliance About Kc I'm Kc Rossi, PCC, an Integrative Leadership Coach helping mission-driven entrepreneurs and executives lead with clarity, regulate stress, and grow in flow—not force. My work blends emotional intelligence, nervous-system wisdom, and heart-brain coherence to support sustainable success without burnout. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kcrossi/

The New York Knicks are the NBA Champions! We unpack how the Knicks' being built on belief led them to victory…and how belief in Jesus changes everything for us. After years of disappointment and struggle, a gritty, resilient team has rejuvenated the city with an unbelievable playoff run, featuring some of the biggest comebacks in NBA Finals history.In this episode, Bryce Johnson unpacks the incredible narrative behind the Knicks' championship victory. From 8-year-old OG Anunoby promising his father he'd practice every day if he bought him a hoop, to Jalen Brunson leaving to be "the guy" and carry his team—this roster was built on belief.But this story also makes us contemplate a deeper question: What do we actually believe, and how do those beliefs drive our actions? Looking at scripture, we discuss why true belief in Jesus is more than just knowledge—it's an anchor that transforms how we live, obey, and overcome life's deficits.Show Notes & HighlightsDefining Belief and Faith: Exploring the distinction between simple knowledge and a deep, heart-centered trust in God.Living Out Your Belief: Reflecting on key questions that reveal the condition of our faith: If we believe God is good, do we stop worrying? If we believe His Word is true, do we obey?Scripture References:Romans 10:9-10 (AMP)John 14:12 (AMP)James 2:19Sponsor SpotlightUpward Sports: Celebrate the upcoming World Cup by launching a fall soccer league at your church! Upward Sports provides everything you need to get started—including communication tools, marketing materials, and even two free soccer goals to launch your league. Learn more and map out your timeline at Upward.org/Soccer.Connect With The ShowEmail Bryce: Bryce@unpackinit.comWebsite: Unpackinit.comThe Sports Devotional: thesportsdevotional.comSupport the Ministry: Help keep the show going by visiting unpackinit.com/donate.If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and share it with a friend!Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The WIP Morning Team shares their top 11 Philadelphia athletes right now. The team discusses Gabriel Alejandro Rincones Jr.'s first MLB hit, a home run for the Phillies against the Miami Marlins. They continue to analyze the Nick Sirianni article in The Athletic, discussing his winning mentality and competitiveness. The team says the biggest issue they have with Hurts at quarterback is the lack of running.

Welcome to our Reveal podcast,Today, we're focusing in a simple but powerful truth: no family is perfect. Every family has strengths, struggles, disagreements, and flaws. When we look throughout the Bible, we see that even the families God used had imperfections and challenges.The good news is that Jesus doesn't wait for families to be perfect before He loves them. He meets us in our brokenness, offers grace in our mistakes, and helps us grow through our challenges. Families were created by God as places where love, support, forgiveness, and faith can flourish even when life isn't perfect.To support this ministry and help us continue our God-given mission, clickhere:Subscribe to our channel for the latest sermons:https://www.youtube.com/@revealvineyardLearn more about Vineyard Church Reveal Campus:https://www.revealvineyard.com/Follow us on social media!Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/vineyardrevealcampusFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/RevealVineyard

Most men think erectile dysfunction only affects the bedroom, but the truth may surprise you.Hidden beneath the surface, ED can influence your confidence, relationships, mental well-being, and even your long-term health. In this episode, discover the unexpected ways erectile dysfunction may be affecting your life and why waiting to address it could come at a higher cost than you realize. Learn why ED is often considered an early warning sign for deeper health concerns and what steps can help you regain control.Tune in now to uncover the hidden impact of erectile dysfunction and learn why taking action today could change your future.--------------Key TakeawaysED affects more than sexual performance.Erectile dysfunction can strain relationships.ED may lower self-confidence and identity.Performance anxiety can worsen ED symptoms.ED is linked to cardiovascular health risks.Early treatment can improve long-term outcomes.Lifestyle changes may support erectile function.Comprehensive treatment often works best.Delaying treatment can lead to tissue changes.Addressing ED can improve overall quality of life.--------------Resources mentioned:Modern Man CribMediterranean DietGood Morning Wood SmoothieRenew with Dr. Anne--------------Curious about how you can boost your bedroom game and build lasting confidence? Check out the course at getwoodnow.com and start your journey to feeling like yourself again!--------------If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more and get more tips, subscribe to The Modern Man newsletter for exclusive content delivered straight to your inbox! https://dranne.co/themodernman--------------Follow Me On:InstagramTwitterFacebookTikTokYouTube--------------For all links and resources mentioned on the show and where to subscribe to the podcast, please visit https://truongrehab.com/erectile-dysfunction-hidden-effects-men-health--------------Want to regain control of your sex life? It's time to reverse the effects of ED on your life. Join the Modern Man Club and embark on your journey to complete recovery and community.--------------Reveal the FREE treatment most men ignore that solves thousands of erectile dysfunction cases every year, plus the 5 biggest mistakes you must avoid if you want to say goodbye to your ED. Uncover it all in my free eBook, available to download now.https://dranne.co/ebook

We Asked a Legendary A&R Exec to Reveal the BIGGEST Mistakes New Artists Make—Her Answer SHOCKED Us! Legendary A&R exec Kim Buie breaks down the evolution of talent discovery, from smoke-filled clubs to today's streaming and AI landscape. Learn her three pillars for artist success, get essential A&R tips, and hear stories from her work with icons like Chris Blackwell, Sturgill Simpson, and Ryan Bingham. If you're an artist, music pro, or just passionate about the music business, this episode is packed with inspiration and real-world advice!

ITL discusses what Mills' comments could mean for Houston's offense and expectations heading into the season.

This week in Sea of Thieves, I'm back from Summer Games Fest and the Xbox Showcase, and it's time to talk about Season 20's launch, the Bilge Rat Weekender, and the future of the Podcast. Season 20 kicks off June 18th, and we have the next community weekend starting the 26th! Support*: https://www.patreon.com/keelhauledpodcast Currently Paused for new support Contact Info: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/captlogun.bsky.social Email: Captlogun@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/capt_logun Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/capt_logun Gamertag: CaptainLogun Community: Keelhauled Podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/5VRabwR Other Places to Listen: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/keelhauled-a-sea-of-thieves-podcast/id1351615675?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BrEqA6prz6t31wlFgaWaS Merch: Teespring: https://teespring.com/stores/keelhauled-podcast  

Dems claim America is a terrible place, but World Cup visitors flooding the South and heartland are revealing the truth: friendly people, incredible abundance, and unstoppable hospitality. While coastal elites push anti-American socialism and one-world fantasies, real Americans are celebrating our unique culture. We break down the massive UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House — packed with 80,000+ roaring "USA!" fans on Flag Day — and expose media lies about it. Plus, we look at Trump's results-based peace deal with Iran, discuss the superiority of Capitalism and hear how biscuits & gravy opened the eyes of a Japanese visitor. In our 250th anniversary year, this episode reminds us why America remains the greatest force for good on Earth! Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR, TRUTH Social, TikTok, YouTube and Rumble by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!

We all know how to survive a hard season — white-knuckle through it, get to the other side, go back to who we were. But James, the brother of Jesus, opens his letter with a strange instruction: when trials come, consider it an opportunity. Not for happiness, but for something that actually lasts. This week Jeff Brodie talks through why hard times reveal exactly who — or what — you're trusting, and what it looks like to build real resilience instead of running from discomfort.

If you have a history that you're not proud of, and you start a new relationship, should the new potential partner be advised of a past you regret? If you don't tell, will it bring consequences down the road? It's a question some people wrestle with.

The Letter to the Romans shows how God's love is revealed through the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross, inspiring us to follow the Lord for sacrificial service in the world. (Lectionary #91) June 13, 2026 - St. William Catholic Church - Foxboro, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Another Resident Evil gets the remake treatment with its reveal at Summer Games Fest 2026. Rumours had been rife a week before the show and indeed kicking the presentation off was this 4 minute trailer highlighting Claire's investigation in Paris and subsequent capture. With a slightly new name, Resident Evil Veronica will be a reimagining of this beloved (but poor selling) classic title - and one that is very close to the hearts of a a few us on REP - not all! As such, this announcement has divided the team with some happy to see an early 3D title get that glorious RE Engine overhaul, with others perhaps less than enthusiastic shall we say?!! We pour over the trailer and discuss potential story changes and lore implications as a result. Please enjoy!

In this episode of The Fun Waste of Time, the fellas discuss all the new and exciting video game announcements and gameplay reveals from the three major Summer video game showcases! In addition, they discuss the video games they've been playing and share what the experience is like playing in their dedicated home theaters! 00:00 Intro 02:35 Gaming Playlist 38:24 Game Night Reveal 44:04 Showcase Discussion 46:07 Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Reveal 52:00 PlayStation State of Play 01:10:28 Summer Game Fest 01:31:01 XBOX Game Showcase 01:52:10 Final Thoughts

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"Words, Tongues, and Tone, Oh My!" (Some audience participation has been edited out)Adult Sunday School Class Description:The Bible never treats speech as morally neutral. Words reveal the heart, expose our idols, and demonstrate who or what we truly serve. We will seek to examine the theology of speech through Scripture and the practical framework of Paul David Tripp's War of Words. We will consider how sinful desires corrupt our communication, how self righteousness fuels conflict, and how the Gospel alone brings redemption to our words. This class aims to cultivate repentance, humility, and Christ like speech within the Church.

Following the Valentine's Day 2022 incident at the Richins residence, Eric Richins contacted two friends on the same afternoon. To one, he presented the event as a humorous allergic reaction — the conversation included laughter. To the other, he communicated genuine fear and stated directly that he believed Kouri Richins was attempting to poison him. Same event. Same individual. Same timeframe. Two fundamentally different characterizations.That bifurcation is psychologically significant. It indicates not denial but dual-track processing — the simultaneous maintenance of two contradictory narratives about the same lived reality. One narrative preserved functional normalcy. The other acknowledged existential threat. The capacity to toggle between them was the mechanism by which Eric continued to operate within the household.The evidence establishes that Eric recognized the threat well before Valentine's Day. He contacted his sister Katie from overseas years prior and stated Kouri had attempted to harm him. He retained divorce counsel. He revised his will and restructured his estate to protect his three minor children outside Kouri's access. He informed family members that if anything happened to him, Kouri was responsible. Katie Richins testified at sentencing that Eric's decision to remain was driven by a specific calculation: he believed that if Kouri received equal custody in a divorce, his sons would lose the only protective barrier between themselves and the danger he'd identified. Father as human shield.The children's sentencing statements provide the interior view of the household Eric was attempting to shield them within — locked rooms, a sibling assuming caretaker functions, animals dying from neglect, and children who addressed the defendant as "Kouri" rather than as a parent.The defendant's forty-five-minute allocution addressed those same children directly. She characterized the verdict as an "absolute lie," acknowledged the affair while describing the marriage as a love that "never failed," and delivered a closing instruction: "Never apologize for something you didn't do." The psychological analysis identifies this not as a farewell but as a directive — language designed to operate within those children's developing belief systems for years, delivered by a mind that cannot concede and aimed at the only audience the defendant believes remains persuadable.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #EricRichins #FentanylPoisoning #ForensicPsychology #ValentinesDay #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #ParkCityUtah #SummitCounty #JusticeForEric

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack share their takeaways from the Big 12 schedule matrix for the 2026-27 basketball season.

The guys are back again, and two weeks in a row for the first time in months! THey discuss everything related to the NFL schedule reveal.

Gang Stalking is just an individual leg of the greater body that is the spiritual war. This story is about an individual who contacted Smoking Owl Tales... with a story about a series of diving assignments. I can only write about one assingment at a time.. so here it is. She didn't end the criminal actiivty.. but she made them uneasy. It was her watching them.. and them watching her. Everybody was fake nice.. but they were just gathering intel, and seeing what she knows. She did provoke them, and they did not like being provoked or watched... because they had a lot to hide.(All names have been changed for the sake of privacy.) A Divine Assignment: Reveal The Gang Stalkers & Car Thief Gang Final Part of the 2 Part Series. Everybody Knows What's Going On NowIn this part 2 the heat raises until I have to flee Bear Creek... I made a wrong move and told a spy or gang stalker my actual plans. Even with some wrong moves, my assignment there was completed. I get an sms with a simple note letting me know all I need to know that the job is done.

Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt join the pod to talk about their latest project, the all-new HGTV Smart Home 2026. The winningest duo on HGTV shares what it was like designing the $1.3 million Orlando dream home, the challenge of balancing luxury with smart technology, and the features they're most excited for fans to see… including hidden rooms, a shoe carousel, a four-screen TV wall, and a backyard built for year-round vacation living. They also discuss why involving their daughter Jade in the design process made this Smart Home experience especially meaningful. Follow Food Network on Instagram: HERE Follow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: HERE Follow Brian & Mika on Instagram: HERE Learn More about HGTV Dream Home: HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it gonna be a Bigfoot summer? We take a deep-dive into the BigfootMap app and track recent cryptid sightings. Mariska Hargitay is not doing her Broadway show on July 3 -- does that mean she's going to Taylor Swift's wedding?! We BETA MODE a new game: SMUSH! And BIG FAT MOVIE REVIEW: Colleen gives her hot take on Steven Spielberg's latest movie, "Disclosure Day." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott explore a new study analysing 14 million Reddit posts and comments, revealing a major shift in how we talk about mental health online. Once dominated by discussions around depression and anxiety, platforms like Reddit are now seeing autism and ADHD take centre stage.Article: https://theconversation.com/we-analysed-14-million-reddit-posts-to-reveal-a-striking-shift-in-how-we-talk-about-mental-health-283059The conversation unpacks why more people are turning to social media, podcasts, and online communities to understand themselves and seek support. Jordan and Simon reflect on the value of lived experience, how finding relatable stories can reduce shame and isolation, and why so many neurodivergent people feel they've learned more from community than from traditional services.A thoughtful and balanced conversation about the internet, identity, and what happens when lived experience becomes one of our most powerful sources of knowledge.Our Sponsors:

Many people enter the healing journey believing they are attempting to recover from pain. Years later they discover they were actually attempting to recover from adaptation. That realization changes everything. Because the deepest wound many people carry has nothing to do with what happened to them. It has everything to do with who they became in response. Somewhere along the way, many people learned how to become acceptable before they learned how to become themselves. They learned how to read rooms before reading their own emotions. They learned how to anticipate the needs of others before understanding their own needs. They learned how to secure belonging through performance, achievement, caretaking, sacrifice, emotional labor, usefulness, attractiveness, intelligence, spirituality, or success. The shiny soul often embodies this paradox more intensely than most. These individuals frequently possess a profound desire for authentic connection, a heightened moral sensitivity, and a deep commitment to truth. Yet that very sensitivity often tempts them into constructing identities designed to earn love rather than receive it. Then life intervenes. A relationship collapses. A friendship expires. A marriage ends. A career loses meaning. An identity begins cracking under the weight of its own performance. Suddenly healing arrives not as comfort but as interruption. The interruption asks a dangerous question: Who are you beneath the adaptations that earned your belonging? This conversation investigates whether healing truly requires solitude or whether solitude merely becomes the temporary consequence of removing psychological noise. We examine why certain friendships disappear during periods of growth, why some relationships resist authenticity, why the inner child often speaks in whispers, and why the journey toward selfhood frequently feels lonely before it feels liberating. Perhaps healing does not separate us from others. Perhaps healing separates us from everything that prevented us from hearing ourselves.

On today's episode, Shaq and Adam host a historic comedian round table wecoming Johnny Knoxville, Chelsea Handler, and Tiffany Haddish. Together they talk pressure for being funny, hurting people with jokes, & much more. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Big Podcast.New DraftKings customers, bet $5 and get $100 in bonus bets instantly. The Crown Is Yours! Sign up using https://dkng.co/bigpod or through my promo code BIGPOD.Look to Lunazul Tequila – 100% Agave Tequila…Where tradition outshines trends….available at a liquor store near you. https://lunazultequila.com/This episode of The Big Podcast is sponsored by our friends at The General. The General has been offering quality coverage for over 60 years. They offer flexible payment plans, the ability to pick your due date, and low rates and low down payments. Visit http://TheGeneral.com today, to get a quote. And it wouldn’t be The Big Podcast without The GeneralIf you’re ever injured, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. Their fee is FREE unless they win. Yes, that’s right... FREE. For more information, go to https://ForThePeople.com/TheBig or dial #LAW. This is a paid advertisement.Shaq-A-Licious SLAMS. They'll dunk on your tastebuds!Subscribe to The Big Podcast YouTube Channel to watch more episodes!Follow us on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/bigpodcastChapters:00:00 Intro03:20 Could Shaq do Stand-up?05:17 Pressure of being funny08:45 Professional regrets13:30 DraftKings segment14:40 DraftKings ad15:50 Morgan&Morgan ad17:00 Women in comedy21:00 When Chelsea met Bill Cosby24:50 Shaq’s unreleased Jackass skit26:15 WPS vs BPS32:00 Shaq-A-Licious segment33:00 Lunazul segment33:40 Lunazul ad34:30 Shaq-A-Licious ad34:50 Hurting people with jokes36:10 The skit Johnny won’t repeat37:00 Tiffany’s SI cover39:20 The General segment40:05 The General ad41:25 Prison strategies43:30 When Jackass cancelled a risky skit46:00 Tiffany’s social experiment48:00 EndingGAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, 800-327-5050/visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).Call 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 800-981-0023 (PR).Wagering offered by DK Sportsbook: 21+. Present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in ONT. On behalf of Boothill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. Event Trading offered by DraftKings Predictions, CFTC-registered: 18+. Trading involves risk of loss. Market availability varies. General: 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ deposit req. Trade $5, get $200 Prediction Dollars (1-year expiry) issued as $50 increments every 7 days upon login for 21 days; or bet $5, get $200 Bonus Bets instantly (7-day expiry and stake removed from payout). 7 days = 168hrs. Rewards are non-withdrawable. Terms: dkng.co/offer. Ends 6/28/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fun with words! Are there some words you've been mispronouncing your whole life? Blake and Ryan do an obvious pap stroll; Did Mariska Hargitay reveal Taylors wedding date? One star reviews and the five second ruleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John talks with Brad Beeler — retired United States Secret Service agent, former member of President George H. W. Bush's protective detail, polygraph examiner, keynote speaker, and author of the book "Tell Me Everything: A Secret Service Agent's Proven Strategies for Earning Trust, Revealing Truth, and Communicating with Anyone." Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:53] - Brad's bio [02:05] - What interrogations are really like (not like the movies) [04:30] - Applying interrogation skills to normal life [07:25] - How others code you as friend or foe [09:04] - The right way to give a handshake [10:19] - Remembering names & using them well [11:35] - Brad's journey into law enforcement and the Secret Service [16:20] - The value of practice and repetition [17:46] - The five-star recruit problem [18:56] - Hire people better than you [19:43] - The history of polygraph testing in the Secret Service [23:27] - How frequently polygraph testing is used [24:31] - Working child exploitation cases and the challenges involved [26:52] - How interrogations sharpened Brad's communication skills [31:51] - Most people never get to share their story [33:20] - Creating a confessional space in conversations [36:17] - How Brad's observation made a suspect confess to his crime [39:57] - How Brad handles the internal aftermath of interrogations NOTABLE QUOTES "If you demonstrate tactical empathy and you focus on their why instead of what, you're more likely to get information from people." "Effective communication is almost like effective podcasting." "Entrepreneurs, you don't need to just look at where this person (potential hire) went to school or where they did this. You need to look at who's grinding. Who has not just the skills, but the attributes, those hardworking attributes that make them want to get better every single day." "If you want to hire a team for 25 years, you don't want them where they're at when you hire them on day one. You want them based on the potential of where they're going to be 25 years from now." "If you think somebody has the potential to take over something that you're doing, something you know somebody else could be doing, and when they get 60–65% as good as you, set them free. Let them go. Let them do it." "You give me a bad script and you deliver it well, it's going to be received better than vice versa." "One little tidbit to communication is this: you have to watch yourself without listening, so you can see your body language. And you have to listen to yourself without the video on. If you do those two things, you'll definitely level up your ability to communicate." "Communication is a skill like any other, and if you don't work at it, it will diminish." "They think that by saying, 'Me too,' they're building rapport with you. No, they're doing the exact opposite. They're showing they're not letting that person get that dopamine pumped out of their body and get those neurochemical soups going in the right way." "Secrets are shared with whispers, not with yells." USEFUL LINKS: https://bradleybeeler.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradbeeler1865/ https://www.instagram.com/bradbeeler1865 https://www.facebook.com/beelerbrad https://www.youtube.com/@BradBeeler1865 Tell Me Everything: A Secret Service Agent's Proven Strategies for Earning Trust, Revealing Truth, and Communicating with Anyone (https://a.co/d/01BWF62x) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

Documents released in the Justice Department's Epstein files include an FBI interview in which a woman described unusual statements Jeffrey Epstein allegedly made about fathering a child. According to the account recorded by investigators, the woman said Epstein showed her a photograph of a blonde woman displayed inside his Manhattan mansion and told her the woman was the “mother of his child.” The same interview described Epstein keeping a sculpture of a headless female torso in another room that he said had been modeled after that same woman, whom he allegedly described as the “perfect woman.” The woman's statements were preserved in FBI interview notes that became part of the broader investigative file compiled during the federal investigation into Epstein's activities.The files also contain claims that Epstein sometimes spoke about wanting to impregnate women and expressed an interest in spreading his DNA. Investigators recorded statements from victims who said Epstein made remarks about wanting them to carry his child, though the context and credibility of those claims remain disputed. The documents do not provide confirmation that Epstein actually had any children, and there has been no verified evidence publicly establishing that he fathered a child. Instead, the material reflects allegations and recollections provided by witnesses during interviews with federal investigators as they attempted to document the details of Epstein's behavior and statements.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein WAS a dad: The pedophile's shocking confession and the photo of the blonde he called the 'perfect woman' | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Millions of women experience painful sex after 50, yet many never discover the real reason behind it.The answer may have less to do with aging and more to do with powerful hormone changes happening inside the body. In this episode, learn how menopause affects vaginal lubrication, sexual comfort, libido, and overall health in ways that often go unnoticed. Discover the treatment options that may help restore intimacy, confidence, and quality of life.If you want to better understand painful sex after 50 and the solutions available, tune in to this episode.--------------Key TakeawaysPainful sex after 50 is often hormone-related.Estrogen decline can cause vaginal dryness.Low testosterone may reduce libido and arousal.Menopause affects vaginal tissue and blood flow.Longer foreplay can improve natural lubrication.Topical estrogen may relieve vaginal discomfort.Hormone replacement therapy may support overall health.Vaginal dryness should not be ignored.Pain during intercourse is often treatable.Medical evaluation can rule out other conditions.Menopause symptoms can affect relationships.Early treatment can improve quality of life.--------------Resources mentioned:Modern Man CribMediterranean DietGood Morning Wood SmoothieRenew with Dr. Anne--------------Curious about how you can boost your bedroom game and build lasting confidence? Check out the course at getwoodnow.com and start your journey to feeling like yourself again!--------------If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more and get more tips, subscribe to The Modern Man newsletter for exclusive content delivered straight to your inbox! https://dranne.co/themodernman--------------Follow Me On:InstagramTwitterFacebookTikTokYouTube--------------For all links and resources mentioned on the show and where to subscribe to the podcast, please visit https://truongrehab.com/painful-sex-after-menopause-treatment--------------Want to regain control of your sex life? It's time to reverse the effects of ED on your life. Join the Modern Man Club and embark on your journey to complete recovery and community.--------------Reveal the FREE treatment most men ignore that solves thousands of erectile dysfunction cases every year, plus the 5 biggest mistakes you must avoid if you want to say goodbye to your ED. Uncover it all in my free eBook, available to download now.https://dranne.co/ebook

We talk with Scott Berman, founder of Sky Cave Retreats, about what extended time in complete darkness actually does to the body and mind when distractions, orientation, and performance all fall away. Sky Cave Retreats: https://www.skycaveretreats.com/We focus on nervous system safety, permission to feel what is here, and why the “right” darkness retreat is less about endurance and more about how you relate to yourself. • What a darkness retreat is and how Sky Cave cabins are designed for total blackout and near silence • Why the retreat container and expectations can shape what people allow themselves to feel • Disorientation, survival responses, and how fight flight freeze can show up in the dark • Using the body as an anchor when visual cues disappear • The difference between techniques used for connection versus strategies used to manage experience • Softening as allowing and being with, not forcing a “soft” persona or positivity filter • How the program is structured with preparation, touch-ins, and integration support • The ancient roots of darkness practice across cultures and lineages • Scott's personal journey and how Sky Cave evolved with a nervous system lens • Who tends to benefit most, including curiosity, availability, and willingness not to know I encourage people to check out skykaveretreats.com.Teach mindfulness without self-doubt, fear of judgment, or imposter syndrome. Learn about our Internationally Accredited Certification Program:  https://certify.mindfulnessexercises.com/Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life.Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work.Each episode offers a mix of:Practical mindfulness and meditation teachingsConversations with respected meditation teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchersReal-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregiversGentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or changeIf you're interested in:Mindfulness meditation for everyday lifeTrauma-sensitive and compassion-based practicesTeaching mindfulness in an authentic, non-performative wayDeepening your own practice while supporting others…you're in the right place.Learn more at ...

If your income stopped tomorrow, how long would your family be okay?Most people are not financially stuck because they are lazy. They are stuck because nobody ever gave them a clear plan. In this video, I walk through a biblical framework for building your financial “redprint” so you can stop guessing, start stewarding, and begin creating a plan for your family's future.We'll talk about how to recognize where you are financially, renew your money mindset, give every dollar a mission, rebuild your foundation through growth, protection, and investing, and answer seven key questions that reveal where your financial gaps may be.This is not about worshiping wealth, chasing money, or looking successful online while privately drowning in pressure. This is about stewardship.For the Christian, God is master, money is a tool, and stewardship is the assignment.Book your complimentary financial assessment here: https://calendly.com/coachredwallace/let-s-talk-about-it?month=2026-06In this video:00:00 Legacy or Liability01:07 Money as a Tool02:46 Recognize Your Numbers05:05 Renew Your Mindset07:10 Money Needs Mission08:59 Grow Protect Invest10:58 Protect the Foundation11:57 Invest With Clarity13:23 Start Now Compounding17:19 Seven Redprint Questions18:41 Apply and Take ActionWHO AM IHey, I'm Red Wallace, a former rapper(10 year career) current drummer turned personal development coach. Through podcast(mostly on YouTube) and 1on1/group coaching, I provide guidance to help you chisel away the parts that aren't you revealing your true identity, empowering you to live your God given purpose!

Düstere Story-Ansätze wie in The Witcher, folgenschwere Konsequenzen wie in Baldur's Gate und ein simuliertes Handwerksleben wie in Kingdom Come? Das neue Fable will verdammt viel auf einmal sein, doch hinterlässt das erste Gameplay nach dem großen Reveal viele Fragezeichen. In diesem Talk analysieren Lea, Dimi und Micha, ob der gewagte Spagat zwischen epischer RPG-Tiefe und alberner Sandbox-Lebenssimulation wirklich gelingen kann – oder ob sich das Reboot am Ende völlig zwischen den Stühlen verrennt. Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

Rear-view cameras that go dark, airbags that don't behave the way you expect, and screens that blank out at the worst time, that's where we start. We run through a packed list of new vehicle recalls and talk about what they mean in plain English: what's affected, why it matters, and the simple step every owner should take right now (hint: check your VIN and get on the schedule before it becomes a roadside story).From there, we jump into the most addictive kind of car talk: real auction results. We use Hemmings online sales to play “guess the price,” bouncing from a head-turning 1957 Cadillac Eldorado to a 1967 Corvette convertible, a clean two-door 1999 Tahoe, a vintage Land Rover, a 1955 Buick Super, and even a Cobra-style build. Along the way, we break down the collector car market signals that actually move the numbers like condition, originality, drivetrains, and why some “everyman” vehicles are suddenly not so cheap.We wrap with automotive news you can use: U.S. auto sales holding steady under inflation pressure, new global SUV launches and rebadging rumors, Mitsubishi's plan for a Nissan-sourced mid-size pickup, and a jaw-dropping story about an $80,000 Camaro stolen twice in five days. We also talk Toyota's sales dip as buyers wait for redesigns, the surge in hybrids, and why FTC warnings plus customer reviews are a smart early warning system for bait-and-switch dealer behavior. If you like practical advice mixed with car culture and a few laughs, subscribe, share the show with a car friend, and leave us a review.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.----  ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?     In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!  Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.-----   -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

What's in a face? For the ancient Greeks, the shape and features of a person's face revealed their character, virtue and intelligence. Though these attitudes are outdated, they linger today as our faces are scrutinized in selfies and social media. In her new book, “The Face,” historian Fay Bound-Alberti shares the history and science of how we see and make sense of one another's faces—while she struggles to recognize the faces of others. She'll share why the human face has influenced politics, culture and our obsession with beauty and perfection. Guests: Fay Bound-Alberti, professor of modern history, King's College London; author, "The Face: A Cultural History" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken and Anthony dissect Deshaun Watson's first press conference in 20 months, zeroing in on his cryptic "internal conversations" comment that has fans wondering if he's already been promised the starting job. The guys debate whether Shedeur Sanders has ever truly faced real competition in his life, and why Ken still believes starting Watson early could actually be better for Shedeur's long-term development. Plus, reports that Todd Monken lost his voice screaming at Shedeur in practice raise new questions ahead of Mary Kay Cabot joining the show at 8:20.

A Monday morning workout turned into one of the most memorable collecting moments Brett has experienced in years.While checking his saved eBay searches from the treadmill, he stumbled across two cards he had never seen before: a 2015 Prizm Frank Gore Gold Vinyl 1/1 and a 2015 Prizm Frank Gore Gold /10. He didn't check comps. He didn't open Card Ladder. He didn't negotiate. He hit Buy It Now.Twice.But this episode isn't really about Frank Gore.It's about what happens when a card stops being a card and becomes part of a collector's identity.Brett explores why some cards create instant clarity while others sit on watchlists for months. He examines collector psychology, psychological ownership, scarcity, regret, identity, and the invisible work that happens long before a purchase is made.What looks impulsive from the outside is often the result of years of research, focus, and commitment to a collecting lane.The cards collectors never hesitate on might reveal more about who they are than the cards they spend months debating.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeGet your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome back to another episode of the unSeminary podcast. Today we're joined by John Plake, Chief Innovation Officer and Editor-in-Chief of the State of the Bible research at the American Bible Society. With decades of experience as a pastor, missionary, professor, and researcher, John brings a unique perspective on how people are actually engaging with Scripture and what we should do about it. The “movable middle” is growing. // One of the most significant insights from recent research is the rise of what John calls the “movable middle”—millions of people who are open to the Bible but not yet engaged with it. This group has grown by approximately nine million people in recent years. They are curious, interested, and even positive toward Scripture, but they lack the tools, confidence, or guidance to engage it meaningfully. This represents a massive opportunity for churches willing to step in and help. People want a guide. // Through focus groups and research, John discovered that many people in the movable middle feel intimidated by the Bible. They struggle with language, context, and navigation. But perhaps most striking is they want help. Contrary to what some leaders might assume, they are not rejecting the church as a guide. In fact, many say, “If we can't trust the church to help us understand the Bible, what good is it?” This creates a clear invitation for churches to step into a more relational, guiding role in discipleship. A surprising discipleship gap. // One of the most sobering findings is that nearly half of weekly church attenders are not regularly engaging Scripture on their own. While churches invest heavily in preaching and programming, many people are not developing personal habits of Bible engagement. John suggests that churches often focus on delivering content rather than equipping people to engage Scripture themselves. The result is a gap between what happens on Sunday and what happens in everyday life. From teaching to equipping. // If churches want to close that gap, they must shift from being primarily content providers to equipping environments. This means helping people develop the skills, habits, and confidence to read and apply Scripture on their own. It also requires understanding the real barriers people face, like time constraints, confusion, or lack of community support, and addressing those barriers with practical solutions. A new tool for churches. // To help leaders take action, the American Bible Society has developed the “Next Step for Church” assessment. This free tool allows churches to measure spiritual health, Bible engagement, and key leadership behaviors within their congregation. Within a few weeks, leaders receive a detailed, data-driven report highlighting strengths, challenges, and suggested next steps. Data that leads to discipleship. // John emphasizes that data is not an end in itself; it's a tool for better shepherding. By listening to their congregation at scale, leaders can identify patterns, confirm instincts, and prioritize what matters most. The assessment surfaces both what's working and where growth is needed, giving churches a clear path forward. It also connects individuals to personalized Scripture engagement resources, helping them take their next step spiritually. Why Scripture engagement matters most. // Nothing has a greater impact on spiritual growth than a person's relationship with the Bible. In fact, Scripture engagement accounts for a significant portion of overall spiritual health. When people consistently engage with God's Word, transformation follows—affecting beliefs, behaviors, and relationships. Signs of hope for the future. // Despite broader cultural challenges, John sees encouraging trends, especially among younger generations. Millennials and Gen Z show increasing openness to Scripture, even if they are still exploring. While overall trends may appear flat, meaningful change is happening beneath the surface. For churches willing to engage this moment, there is real opportunity for impact. To explore the research further or access the free church assessment, visit church.nextstep.bible and begin discovering how your church can better equip people to engage Scripture every day. Thank You for Tuning In! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose unSeminary, and I'm grateful for that. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the left hand side of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they're extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Lastly, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live! Thank You to This Episode’s Sponsor: Risepointe Do you feel like your church’s or school's facility could be preventing growth? Are you frustrated or possibly overwhelmed at the thought of a complicated or costly building project? Are the limitations of your building becoming obstacles in the path of expanding your ministry? Have you ever felt that you could reach more people if only the facility was better suited to the community’s needs? Well, the team over at Risepointe can help! As former ministry staff and church leaders, they understand how to prioritize and help lead you to a place where the building is a ministry multiplier. Your mission should not be held back by your building. Their team of architects, interior designers and project managers have the professional experience to incorporate creative design solutions to help move YOUR mission forward. Check them out at risepointe.com and while you’re there, schedule a FREE call to explore possibilities for your needs, vision and future…Risepointe believes that God still uses spaces…and they're here to help. Episode Transcript Rich Birch — Hey friends, welcome to the unSeminary podcast. I am so glad that you have decided to tune in today. This is one of those episodes that there’s a great resource in it that going to want to make sure you engage with. There’s super helpful content. Plus it’s about an area that I know so many of us are thinking about, we’re wondering about, we’re asking questions about. Rich Birch — So super excited to have John Plake with us today. He is the chief innovator ah innovation officer and editor-in-chief of the State of the Bible Research Series, which comes from the American Bible Society. And they’re on a mission to make the Bible available to every person in a language and format each can understand and afford so that all may experience its life-changing message. ABS has really a whole bunch of different tools and approaches, and we’re excited kind of expose a little bit more about that today. John has been in ministry over 30 years. We’ll just call it over 30 years. And it served as a pastor, missionary, professor, researcher. John, welcome to the show. So glad you’re here.John Plake — Thanks so much for having me today. It’s great to be with you.Rich Birch — Why don’t you fill in the picture a little bit? Tell us a little bit about your background. You know, what brings you to your current work?John Plake — Yeah. Closer to 40 years now. Rich Birch — Nice. Yeah, yeah. That’s great.John Plake — It’s a little uncomfortable to talk about that.Rich Birch — That’s great.John Plake — Yeah. You know, I start out like a lot of people in ministry. I grew up in a home that ministry was central. Actually, both my grandfathers were ministers. My father was a minister. Ministry is kind of the family business in a way, but I really did sense a direction from God when I was about 15 years old to to pursue full-time ministry.John Plake — There was some detail around that. Ended up going to Bible college and and then started what turned out to be about nine years of full-time pastoral service. And I hadn’t been in that for very long before I realized that everything I learned in Bible College was preparing me to serve a generation that no longer existed in a culture that was gone. John Plake — And I thought, my goodness, I know God’s word pretty well. And mean, I’m a lifelong learner of God’s word. I love the Bible. And yet, didn’t really know culture very well. And I didn’t develop those tools until just years and years of practice, some missionary service, wonderful teachers at at Wheaton College and graduate school and and just a lifelong journey of learning.John Plake — So at American Bible Society, when I got here, the State of the Bible, program or this research project was already underway. And we’d been helped out by the Barna Group, which does some wonderful foundational work. And eventually it just kind of grew up and it got to a place where we had an internal team that was running it ourselves, now in collaboration with the National Opinion Research Council or NORC at the University of Chicago. We just do, I think, what is the largest ongoing study of Americans’ relationship with the Bible and faith and the church. And we get to talk about it all the time. Rich Birch — Yeah, I love it.John Plake — So, I mean, this is the best job in the world.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s so good. It’s it’s great research, something that I think should be on the kind of list of things that we need to be paying attention to. It’s been a gift to the church for so long and something that we should continue to to pay attention through. Now, let’s talk about you specifically. You spent three plus decades. I didn’t want to say almost 40. You know, I’m not saying that. I’m not saying that. I could say that, you know, a couple years ago, I clicked across one of those numbers with a zero on the end as my birthday. And ever since then, I’m a little sensitive about the the age thing. Rich Birch — So anyways, As a ministry, missionary professor, researcher, you’ve done a lot. How does wearing all of those hats, what do you what does that bring to you as you come to the data? How does that impact you as you think about really the state of the Bible research?John Plake — Yeah, you know, I think research can be dull. You know, it can sound like it’s all about writing questions or it’s all statistics and numbers. But for me, the research is all about the people. Rich Birch — So true.John Plake — It’s all about the people in our communities and in our churches that we’re trying to understand better so we can serve them well with the gospel. I, for years, I’ve used the analogy that that being in gospel ministry is like being a human bridge across a river. I grew up not very far from the Mississippi River in the St. Louis area, and there was a big 100-year flood when I was early on in ministry. And I mean, none of the bridges worked anymore. You couldn’t get from one side to the other.John Plake — And I thought, you know, that’s a tragedy that I encountered sometimes in ministry where maybe I was deeply rooted in one bank of the river, the text, but I wasn’t necessarily deeply rooted in the other bank of the river, which was the context.John Plake — And it’s this lived experience of the people that I was I was serving. And that I wanted to serve in my community, but I needed to understand them better. So I wasn’t just spouting you know Aristotelian logic to them. Or I wasn’t just coming at them with the pat answers that I’d learned. Like I’d never heard anybody in my life walk into my office and say, Pastor John, you got to tell me, what can you describe hamartiology to me from. You know like I had to learn that in school, but that’s not what people struggle with. Rich Birch — That’s so true. Yeah. John Plake — They had totally different questions and I needed to love them and honor them enough to understand their questions and answer them responsibly and reliably from the pages of scripture.Rich Birch — Yeah, love it. Okay, well, we’re going to dig into a little bit of just a couple of the findings just to kind of, we’re trying to whet your appetite, friends, to take steps towards this. So the 2025 data showed, and we’ve seen this, a real bump in Bible engagement, particularly among millennials and men. If I’m reading it correctly, though, we saw 2026, a shift happen, maybe back down. And so what’s going on? Actually, I heard another sociologist in a kind of a related field that was about church attendance talked about the dead cat bounce, that it was like, you know, which I thought, oh, that’s a, but there’s a similarity going on here. Pull this, this finding apart. Help us understand this.John Plake — Yeah, apologies to cat lovers out there.Rich Birch — Yes, exactly.John Plake — We were we were hoping, you know, I think we were really hoping. We looked at 2025. We saw that men in particular were leaning into the Bible in ways we hadn’t seen recently. Millennials doing the same thing. There there were some interesting numbers in 2025. And so when the 2026 numbers came to my desk in late January, I thought, I hope we’re extending I hope it’s going to be a trend. But it wasn’t. It was a blip.John Plake — And there’s more to it, though, than just the fact that scripture engagement didn’t go up. It also didn’t go down. And the level of people in America who are Bible disengaged, meaning they never pick up the Bible on purpose at all, that actually didn’t go up either. What grew was this kind of curious explorer group in the middle that we call the movable middle. And over the last two years, it’s grown by 9 million American adults. Rich Birch — Wow.John Plake — And so what we do see is there’s there’s openness to the Bible. There’s experimentation with the Bible. But people are jumping in and they’re trying it and they’re not being able to get hold of it. And I think that’s largely because of us.John Plake — Because Bible people who are around them aren’t saying, please come do this with me. Let me help you. Let me honor you enough to to respect your questions, to ask what you’re dealing with, and help you explore those issues through the pages of Scripture.Rich Birch — I love that movable middle, man, that feels like the kind of group we want to connect with and reach out to in our community. Any other, when you, when you’ve been thinking about this movable middle, what are some other kind of characteristics of those people or other things that, you know, are kind of telltale signs of this group as we’re thinking about them as it, as it pertains to Bible engagement?John Plake — Yeah, they’re an amazing group, and we’re going talking more about them all year, but they are probably my favorite subject in America. There are 74 million American adults that are in the movable middle.Rich Birch — Wow.John Plake — 74 million of our neighbors who are like…Rich Birch — Wow.John Plake — …and here’s what they tend to say: They love the Bible. They think it’s a great idea. But if you handed them a Bible, they don’t know how to find what they’re looking for. They don’t know how to navigate it. They get confused by the language in in Scripture.John Plake — I remember doing a a focus group with a bunch of people in the movable middle. I was in Chicago. it was an area I was really familiar with. I used to pastor in that area. And we got them talking about their experience with the Bible. And we said, hey, does anything ever stop you or kind of you know make you check out because you’re struggling with what’s going on? John Plake — And one young lady at the table said, yeah, you know the language of the Bible is really really hard for me to understand. It’s it’s a really old book. It uses expressions I don’t understand. And a gentleman sitting across the table from her just kind of chuckled and said, yeah, what the hell’s a mustard seed? And everybody laughed.John Plake — I was behind the glass and I just about fell out of my chair because they didn’t teach me to talk like that in a Assemblies of God seminary.Rich Birch — Yes.John Plake —Things like that, you know, that’s just not the way we roll.Rich Birch — Yeah, yeah. Yes.John Plake — But it was so authentic and he wasn’t being mean.Rich Birch — No.John Plake — He was just saying, boy, I don’t I don’t get it. And then they said, you know, we really want a guide. Rich Birch — That’s good.John Plake — And so we pushed on that a little bit. At the time, there were some clergy abuse scandals that actually there were billboards up in Chicago about clergy abuse scandals that all of us lamented. And so we’re like, OK, listen, do you trust the church to be your guide? Because ee saw these billboards, you know, and it’s your city. And so what what do you think?John Plake — And they said, well, of course we do. I mean, it’s terrible when people in the church abuse their position and abuse others. And that’s not what they’re supposed to do. But if we can’t trust the church to help us understand the Bible, what good are they, really? And so, yes, we’re looking to you, church, to help us connect more deeply with the Bible, understand what it meant to the original hearers and readers and how we apply it to our lives today.Rich Birch — Okay, that’s yeah, that’s really cool. I look forward to hearing more about the movable middle in this coming year. Another thing that jumped out to me, which I feel like, man, I’ve seen this in my church. This is like you you named a group that I see, but it’s surprising, at least it’s surprising on its face. So nearly half of weekly church attenders, weekly church attenders, which is, that’s like really engaged, you know, are not regularly engaging, engaging scripture on their own.Rich Birch — Man, what, so what should we do about that? That’s an interesting, how does, how should that impact our discipleship strategy? What are you encouraging us to be thinking about? And these people that are with us all the time, but they’re not engaged with scripture.John Plake — Well, I think the first thing to do is to just recognize it. Rich Birch — Right.John Plake — You know, a lot of pastors that I’ve talked to, when we talk about scripture engagement, they tell me things like this: Everything we do is scripture engagement. I spend my whole week preparing a scriptural message. I’m, you know, we’re preparing small group curriculum and Sunday school curriculum and all of this stuff. It’s all about the, everything we do is about the Bible. John Plake — Well, okay. But I had a I had a young youth pastor come to me not that long ago and he said, John, look, you were me once a few years ago. If you knew then what you know now, what would you do differently?John Plake — And the answer is I would do everything differently, than the way I ought to do it. Because what, in my tradition, there was a lot of emphasis on the preaching event, and I put a lot of effort into those communication events, but what I didn’t put as much effort into is empowering people in my church to do what I was doing, which was dig into scripture, understand it for themselves, giving them the tools to do that.John Plake — And then in May, we’re going to be releasing a chapter, just in a few few days now, we’re going to be releasing a chapter all about parents. And one of the startling things is the time pressure that moms are under. I mean, it’s incredible. And so we need to understand where they’re coming from and where they have barriers, but also have some compassion on them and help to support them when they’re really facing struggles. Like they don’t have enough time. They don’t have the resources or the community coming around them to help them to engage God’s word ah more fulsomely, more transformatively.John Plake — We know how to do this stuff, but we’re not connecting the dots to everybody that’s coming to hear us talk every…Rich Birch — That’s good. That’s good. I know I’ve in my seat as an XP, um you know, I’ve overseen a lot of what we do on the programming side and what we do on the weekends. And I’ve, you know, it’s like, that i don’t think I’ve ever said this publicly. It’s like the kind of behind the scenes conversation. I’ve sometimes wondered, I’ve said, you know, like, what we do on the weekend to try to make the Bible understandable is so completely different than Tuesday morning in someone’s life. Rich Birch — Like, we pull out all the stops to make it interesting. We get like world class communicators, incredible graphics, you know, emotional music, all of this to try to… But then the question is, okay, so now on Tuesday morning when you’re tired and you haven’t had your coffee yet and you’re just about to go read scripture, man, like that feels like a long ways away. There’s like a gap there that I sometimes wonder maybe we’re making it worse. You know. Maybe we’re making it harder. I said that. You didn’t say that. Rich Birch — So maybe there’s pastors that are listening here and they read this kind of report. They read this kind of finding and they’re like, hey, that’s interesting. But like, how what do I do in my church specifically? So you know we want we don’t want to just leave people with a tough stat.Rich Birch — I think we see that in our church. There’s people in our church that are here all the time. They’re not that engaged. But you’ve actually developed a new tool or ABS has developed a new tool to help us think through that. Why don’t you walk us through it? Tell us a little bit about it. How’s it work? Talk us how it can help us.John Plake — Yeah, so recently we developed two tools that kind of work together. One of them you can find on the internet at nextstep.bible. And it’s just for anybody who’s like, hey, I’m on a spiritual journey. I’m kind of stuck. I don’t really know what to do next. Maybe you’re just getting started exploring what it means to be a Christian. Maybe you’re Jesus’ little brother or sister. Wherever you are in that journey, there’s always a next step for us.John Plake — And so what we’ve done is analyzed along about a million spiritual life surveys. Rich Birch — Wow.John Plake — And from this huge quantity of data, we’ve learned that people are at different places in that journey. They’re at different points on the map. And we want to make sure that they’re equipped to have the right thing at the right time. I think currently there are 21,000 scripture engagement resources available there.Rich Birch — Wow.John Plake — They’re absolutely free. They’re in English, Spanish, and French. So go check it out, nextstep.bible.John Plake — But if you’re a pastor or you’re a church leader, you’re probably wondering, well, what’s going on in my church, right? So I see all the national data, but I think our tendency is to say, well, we’re the exception, right?Rich Birch — So true. Well, that’s not our people. John Plake — I know I know everybody else is struggling, but we’re doing okay.Rich Birch — Yes.John Plake — And and so it’s good to check our assumptions a little bit. They used to say a really sad statistic that 10 o’clock on Sunday morning was the most segregated hour in America, which makes me sad. What makes me sad also is that 12 o’clock noon in America is the most dishonest hour in America. That’s the hour when pastors tend to start greeting their people after the church service closes and they hear all these comments: oh, Pastor, that was the best sermon I’ve ever heard. And it wasn’t. It just wasn’t. All right, let’s face it.John Plake — There’s somebody out there who preaches better than you do and better than I do. They’re available on YouTube. People don’t need you to be the best Bible teacher in the world. They need you to be the best pastor for them. Rich Birch — That’s good.John Plake — And the tools that are all about focusing on their relationship with the Bible, their holistic spiritual formation, and our leadership behaviors. And so for that, we built the Next Step for Church Assessment.John Plake — It’s actually standing on the foundation or built on the engine block, if you want a different metaphor, of the old reveal research that the Willow Creek Association had come out with. It’s no longer available. And we were able to acquire all of their historical learnings, but also add in things like human flourishing and e-pastoral leadership behaviors that lead to churches really being missionally effective and strong. Excellent stuff on Bible engagement and spiritual formation. John Plake — So the the big challenge we had, I was talking with Dr. Ed Stetzer about this because he was at LifeWay Research when the Transformational Church Assessment was being built. And it was always hard because analyzing this kind of data required a lot of human intervention. It’s very expensive to do. It’s very complicated to deliver. And even a small cost can be a barrier for churches that have strained budgets. It doesn’t matter if you’re a church of, you know, 2,500 25,000 or 250. There’s always more places to put your money than there are dollars that are available to do it.John Plake — And so at American Bible Society, we said, you know what, as a gift to the church, because we love the church, we need to make it completely free. And so you can go to church.nextstep.bible and you could sign up today. Literally, we’re recording this on a on a Thursday. You could go there today and by Sunday, you could be launching your survey. Two weeks later, you’d automatically have results in your own online dashboard. You’d get key highlights emailed to you. There’s a place for custom questions. There’s just all kinds of really, really rich information.Rich Birch — So good.John Plake — And it it doesn’t take the place of the kind of learning that you have as a pastor. You learn deeply in relationship with others. You’re observing what’s going on. You have a team that’s around you. But what it does is it provides this valid, reliable sift and sort function. It’s based on well, I don’t know even know how many, well over 3000 churches, well over half a million survey responses went into building this and making it a tool that that is a good benchmark for you to say, you know what, if we want to move from where we are today to where God is calling us, here are the things we need to focus on.Rich Birch — It’s so good. And friends, I want to encourage you to to go there. Just church.nextstep.bible. I know many of us have a heart for saying, listen, we want to measure more than just nickels and noses. The number of people that show up and revenue that comes in. And this a great way to kind of inject at something that’s at the core of what we’re supposed to be doing as a church. So why don’t we just give a little bit more detail?Rich Birch — What is it? You know, what’s it actually measuring? How is it? You know, how could it be helpful? How how could it kind of dovetail with some of the things we’re already tracking? Maybe give us, you know, what kind of insights are we going to gain from this if we if we put our people through this?John Plake — Yeah, maybe it’s worthwhile to just back up and say it’s based on a congregational assessment. So really this kind of work is all about just listening to your congregation at scale. So if you have 25 people coming to church, you can probably have this conversation with them if you know how to ask the right questions. Rich Birch — Right.John Plake — You can go to the website. You’re like, what’s in the survey? There’s a button you can click. You can read the whole survey. It’s fine. We’re not going to try and surprise you with anything. But really simple stuff. How’s your relationship with Jesus? How often are you interacting with Scripture? What difference is that making in your life? We ask the standard Harvard human flourishing questions. We ask about um how the pastoral team or the senior pastor, him or herself, is doing at actually modeling Christlike leadership for you. Rich Birch — It’s so good.John Plake — And all of that reporting then gets brought into a database. It’s all anonymous. So individuals don’t, they don’t have to tell you who they are. They can’t tell you who they are other than by characteristics. And you’re going to get this really good, robust picture of what’s going on at the church. John Plake — Now, what does it take for somebody to do that? It takes about 20 minutes of their time, and time is expensive, right? People always have too much to do. So in return for that investment, at the end of their survey experience, they will have already told us everything we need to know to match them to great resources at nextstep.bible.John Plake — And with their permission, not without it, they can click a button, pass that data over to the individual nextstep.bible platform. They can create an account and right away, they’re going to be finding things like YouVersion Bible reading plans that are just for them.John Plake — If you’ve got people in your church and they’re outliers, they’re they’re way more spiritually advanced than everybody else, or they’re just getting started and everybody else is way ahead of them, these kinds of tools create bespoke pathways for them so they know what to do next. All the while, the church leadership can sit back and say, okay, here’s our results. And as a team, now what do we need to do to serve the whole congregation well?Rich Birch — I love this. You know, this is what incredible tool that you’ve put together here for our churches to wrestle through and to, you know, not only help us as a church as we’re thinking about these issues, but then help individuals in our church. What what would be some of the ways that churches might use the data that’s generated to impact what we’re doing in our programming? How how could we use this to improve what we’re doing?John Plake — Sure. There are really three things we want everybody to do. First, just discover what’s going on. Just just check your assumptions at the door and and say, okay, what do the data tell us about what’s going on in our church life and in our people’s lives? That’s the first thing.John Plake — Second thing is it’s going to surface for you the top three things that you’re doing great. And it’s going to give them to you in the report. And you need to throw a party. Like there are people who make these things happen for you. No pastor is doing this all by themselves. And so plan a party, celebrate what’s going well.John Plake — The third thing it’s going to do is it’s going to give you suggestions about, okay, here’s where your congregation is today. It won’t surprise you, but it might inform you. I’ve never seen a pastor look at the report and go, ah you guys got it wrong. Rich Birch — Sure, right.John Plake — Usually they they see the report and they go, yeah, okay, yeah, you got me.Rich Birch — Yeah. Confirmed some hunches I’ve had. Yeah. Yeah.John Plake — Right? But we don’t we don’t have time. We don’t have the resources. We don’t have the expertise to be able to sit down and and kind of scientifically walk through this process. So we do that for you. We deliver the report. And then we’re going to give you two key action items that we think churches like yours in a similar place have done that have helped move them toward spiritual health and missional effectiveness.John Plake — And that’s really what it’s all about. We want your congregation to be spiritually healthy. We want your your church as a whole to be missionally effective. And when that happens, often there’s numerical growth. Often there’s financial growth. But there’s certainly more missional impact that’s coming through your congregation and its work.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s cool. So if I’m like a church of a thousand people, let’s say, and just round number to picking out of the sky, how how what kind of percentage of my congregation would I need to take this to give me a reasonable, you know, statistical, you know, feeling good about the data for it? What what kind of number um should I be thinking about?John Plake — Well, the first thing is we’ve built in a tool that will tell you how to get to a margin of error of plus or minus 3%. Rich Birch — Love it.John Plake — And that does vary depending on the adult attendance that you have. So let’s say you’ve a thousand adults. And by adults, I mean anybody in high school or older can probably take this survey. Rich Birch — Yep.John Plake — And you can cut the data like by gender or by age. All of that live filtering is in the online platform. Rich Birch — Oh, that’s so good.John Plake — So if you’re the you’re the youth pastor and you’re like, well, wait, tell me about the young people that took the survey. You can just look right at them and compare them to the rest of the congregation, which I bet will be enlightening. But nevertheless, how many do you need if you’re a church of 1,000, it’s about 275.Rich Birch — Okay.John Plake — If it’s a smaller church than that, then you’re still going to need a pretty significant percentage. So if I roll that all the way down to a church of 100, you need 80.Rich Birch — Okay.John Plake — And if you roll that up to a church of 5,000, well, you don’t need that many more than 275.Rich Birch — Interesting.John Plake — So you’re going to report that out to you. It’s very, very doable. And, you know, I’ve pastored at large churches and I pastored a small church. And I’ll tell you, when I pastored a church of under 100, I could have gotten a census of the people, like everybody, to do a survey like this. They would have been glad to tell me these things. Rich Birch — Right.John Plake — And it’s not that I couldn’t have had a conversation one-on-one with most of the adults in the congregation. It was something different in that case. I actually didn’t know what to ask. I used to run into this when I was a campus pastor at a Christian university. And I would have young people walk into my office and I was like, I know I should be able to help them, but the challenge they’re facing is different than anything I’m familiar with. I don’t have any analog for this in my personal experience. And so this sort of takes the mystery away. We don’t ask fluffy questions. We ask research proven questions that are going to give you the information you really need so you can take action.Rich Birch — That’s amazing. That’s think this is such a great tool for people. I can see how, you know, it’d be so helpful for folks that are listening in to, you know, might be be able to plug in grab this experience for their people, help their church, help the folks that are attending. That’s, that’s incredible.Rich Birch — So, you know, you’ve picked an interesting vocation to be connected with the American Bible Society. And because, you know, this is such a critical and important part of developing people’s relationship, obviously, with Jesus; its core to all of it. And we have seen a long historical downward trend, and you’re pushing against that, which is amazing. But what gives you hope in the middle of all of that? What would it when you look at the church around you know, the country, where do you see flashes of just good things going on that are like, you know, when it comes to the relationship with scripture that even, you know, even when we see maybe the overall numbers are not as great as we want them to be, what are some kind of flashes of hope we should, that we could encourage folks with today?John Plake — Well, I’d like to maybe point to just three things that leap to mind. Rich Birch — Yep.John Plake — The first of them is I never talk to anybody in the church who says the Bible is a bad idea. Rich Birch — Sure.John Plake — Everybody likes the Bible. We’re all trying to figure out how to communicate its message better, to understand it more deeply. It’s transforming our lives, and we want to be able to share it with others. John Plake — And that’s great because, number two, there’s nothing that makes a bigger difference in somebody’s spiritual life than their relationship with the Bible. I mean, absolutely nothing. And I’m saying this as a researcher. I’ve tested it. I can’t find anything that makes a bigger difference. John Plake — In fact, when we looked at Christian college and university students, 60% of their overall spiritual health across lots of domains—beliefs, practice, putting faith into action, loving God, loving others, all these things, 60% of the variance in their spiritual health is solely accounted for by their relationship with the Bible.John Plake — So if we can help people have a dynamic relationship with scripture, we win. That’s all there is to it. It’s just that simple. And so that is really encouraging.John Plake — And then the third thing, ah the third thing is how I say this nicely? I'm I’m from Gen X and so to my Baby Boomer friends, I’m sorry, but you guys don’t have the influence that you once did.Rich Birch — Yeah, it’s true.John Plake — And that’s a good thing because there’s new openness among Millennials, and Gen Z and even younger Gen X um that we just don’t see among Baby Boomers. It’s like Baby Boomers made up their minds in the 60s and early 70s and said, this is what I believe and I’m not changing. And they haven’t. John Plake — That’s not to say that someone who’s a Baby Boomer can’t have a a spiritual experience and transformational experience. It does happen. But on the population level, like when we looked at the Bay Area of San Francisco, if you look at the scripture engagement, church engagement, love God, love others data in the Bay Area, it looks like what you’d expect, until you strip out the Baby Boomers. And then suddenly it looks better than every place else in America.John Plake — You’re like, what’s going on? Well, looks like all the unreconstructed hippies that moved to the Bay Area are actually holding a lid on the population numbers. And when you remove that and you go, oh, wait a minute, let me look under the headline and say what’s happening. There’s more going on than is easy to see. And I think this happens in big national trends.John Plake — Oh, is Scripture engagement up or down? Is you know church attendance up or down? Whats what’s going… big national trends. Yeah, okay, those are helpful, and we want those to change. But what’s changing first is below the fold. Things in Gen Z, things among Millennials, things in young men, those things are starting to change, and I think those are the first glimmerings that God is at work in a new way in America, and I can’t wait to see it.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s that’s a great word. And that lines up with what we’re seeing, even just experientially talking to churches across the country. You know we’re so we’re seeing there is something going on with younger generations, which is great to see. I was I was born in 1974, the lowest birth rate year of the 20th century. I am classic Gen X. Like you know I am like statistic I’m the statistical average Gen X and has spent a lot of my time trying to hand stuff from the Boomers to the Millennials. And, yeah, there’s lots of encouraging news there, particularly with the younger generations. Rich Birch — I also want to speak to on the the work I’ve done in the church growth stuff that I’ve done and coaching I’ve done with churches, one of the things that’s just undeniable is churches that have a high view of scripture, that is, they’re trying to get people engaged with scripture. They they talk about it like it’s actually true. How do we say don’t know what’s the best way to talk about that? Those are the churches that are prevailing, and that actually works out statistically. You see that time and again. Talk to us about that dynamic, which is kind of co-related to the things we’re talking about today. From your perspective in the stats and all that, how how have you seen that work out as you’ve looked at churches across the country?John Plake — Yeah, I think you’re exactly right. The churches that are the healthiest in America, that are growing, that where where people are spiritually healthy, have a really dynamic relationship with Scripture. And it kind of it cuts across tradition. Rich Birch — Yep.John Plake — There are some traditional things going on. I was listening to Justin Brierley and his surprising Rebirth of Belief in God podcast, and it was from last season, and he he had someone on, he was interviewing, and what she was saying was there are the parts of the church that seem to be thriving are kind of the, the the older, the ancientness traditions, whether it’s Catholic or Orthodox, that what she called somewhat irreverently, the smells and bells side of of the church.Rich Birch — Sure, sure.John Plake — And on the other side, kind of my end of the swimming pool, I’m, from the Assemblies of God, so the Pentecostal and Charismatic side. And she said, what’s going on is that both ends of that spectrum are totalizing. John Plake — They’re saying, you know what, the the Bible places certain expectations and demands on people. Christ places certain expectations and demands on people. And these parts of the church aren’t sort of shy about talking about that from a biblical perspective. She said, what’s what’s dying is that part in the middle where we’ve reduced church to a PowerPoint and you know an Excel spreadsheet. And she said, that part of the church seems to be dying and no one’s coming to the funeral. Rich Birch — That’s good. John Plake — And I thought, you know okay, right?Rich Birch — Yeah. Yeah, that’s good.John Plake — So if we revitalize our relationship with God through scripture, there’s a next step for every church. It doesn’t matter what, you know whether you’re mainline or evangelical or, you know, Pentecostal or Orthodox or whatever it is, but but reviving our relationship with God through Scripture is really where it’s at.Rich Birch — That’s so good. i Yeah, I call that middle group the just because it rhymes doesn’t mean it’s true group. You know, like the, you know, were just like, it’s all my thoughts. No one wants to come and find us. They want to find God ultimately. Well, I don’t want to pick any fights with anybody that’s listening in, but I really appreciate today’s conversation, John. This has been great. So we want to send people to church.nextstep.bible.Rich Birch — The the promise of in two weeks, your church could have a comprehensive report on spiritual health, on where your church is, spiritual health is at, that’s a huge promise. And so again, this is go to church.nextstep.bible. Any kind of final words as we wrap up today’s episode?John Plake — You know, you might be familiar with Cally Parkinson. Cally was the co-author of all of the Reveal books, every single one of them. She was head of communications for the Willow Creek Association when they were running this. She’s probably had more conversations with pastors and church leaders about survey results like this than anybody I know, maybe than anybody alive. And Cally likes this so much. She said, John, I want to have a personal consultation with the first hundred churches that go through this.John Plake — And so if you want to be in that group, she’s going to offer to spend an hour with you and just walk through your results and help explain it. There are videos throughout the platform that will explain it as well. And you can’t beat talking to Cally. She loves pastors. She says you’re the salt of the earth. And she just really wants to serve you because the work that you do to save people is just so valuable to her. So anyway, just wanted to offer that. And I know you’d probably love to meet Cally.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s fantastic. Well, appreciate you being here today. Thanks for the great work you do at the American Bible Society. John, appreciate you being on today. Thank you.John Plake — Thank you.

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This is the penultimate Taking it Back, and Adel Nero and Zak Paine make the most of it with Frank Val on vacation. The bulk of the hour is a long unflinching breakdown of the Carmelo Anthony conviction for stabbing Austin Metcalf, with both guys arguing the disproportional response to a shoulder push has nothing to do with self defense and everything to do with a victim mentality that has been engineered into a generation of young people. They walk through the OJ Simpson juror parallels, the Jasmine Crockett "it was only a four inch blade" defense, and the new trend of black assailants in Tampa and Jacksonville assaulting random white strangers and claiming they were on the jury. From there, the conversation pivots to what the guys see as the cultural roots of the problem: fatherless homes, gangster glorification, and self imposed segregation in universities. They close on the California primary, where Spencer Pratt's voters are reportedly receiving mass signature rejection letters while Q's "watch California" drop hangs over the whole election fraud reveal everyone has been waiting for. Heavy hour, sharp commentary.

The uncovered emails show that the son of a Democratic senator had direct communication with Jeffrey Epstein and at one point expressed interest in bringing Epstein into his investment fund. The exchanges suggest that Epstein was viewed as a valuable financial contact, with the senator's son indicating he enjoyed their discussions and saw potential benefit in a professional relationship. The tone of the correspondence portrays Epstein not as a pariah, but as someone still welcomed in elite financial and social circles even after his prior legal issues were publicly known.The revelations raise broader questions about how deeply Epstein remained embedded within influential networks despite his criminal history. The emails illustrate a willingness among well-connected individuals to overlook or compartmentalize his past in favor of access to his wealth, connections, or perceived financial acumen. Critics argue this reflects a larger pattern in which Epstein continued to maintain legitimacy and influence among powerful figures long after his initial conviction, reinforcing concerns about systemic failures to isolate him from positions of power and access.The emails don't just show casual contact—they expose a glaring contradiction between public posture and private behavior. Senator Ron Wyden has built much of his political identity around oversight, accountability, and holding powerful actors to account, yet the correspondence involving his son paints a very different picture operating behind the scenes. While Epstein had already been exposed as a serial abuser with a deeply troubling criminal history, Wyden's son was reportedly exploring ways to bring him into an investment fund and openly expressing that he enjoyed their conversations. That isn't passive association or accidental overlap—it reflects a willingness to engage, network, and potentially profit from a man whose reputation should have made him untouchable. When that kind of proximity exists within the orbit of a sitting U.S. senator who regularly speaks about justice and institutional integrity, it raises serious questions about whether those principles are applied consistently or selectively.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Dem senator's son sought investment from Epstein at Manhattan mansion in 2016 | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In this Hot Topic episode of The Neurodivergent Experience, Jordan James and Simon Scott explore a new study analysing 14 million Reddit posts and comments, revealing a major shift in how we talk about mental health online. Once dominated by discussions around depression and anxiety, platforms like Reddit are now seeing autism and ADHD take centre stage.Article: https://theconversation.com/we-analysed-14-million-reddit-posts-to-reveal-a-striking-shift-in-how-we-talk-about-mental-health-283059The conversation unpacks why more people are turning to social media, podcasts, and online communities to understand themselves and seek support. Jordan and Simon reflect on the value of lived experience, how finding relatable stories can reduce shame and isolation, and why so many neurodivergent people feel they've learned more from community than from traditional services.A thoughtful and balanced conversation about the internet, identity, and what happens when lived experience becomes one of our most powerful sources of knowledge.Our Sponsors:

For decades, UFO secrecy defined the mystery. Now governments are releasing files, Congress is asking questions, and disclosure appears closer than ever. But is it genuine transparency or a carefully managed narrative? Filmmaker Darcy Weir joins Richard Syrett to examine the latest revelations, hidden agendas, and what may come next. GUEST: Darcy Weir is an award-winning Canadian documentary filmmaker, producer, and UFO researcher whose work explores unexplained aerial phenomena, secret aerospace programs, military encounters, government secrecy, and the search for non-human intelligence. Through more than a dozen documentaries, Darcy has investigated some of the most controversial and compelling UFO cases in modern history, earning a reputation for thoughtful, evidence-driven research and compelling storytelling. WEBSITE: https://www.occultjourneys.com FILMS: Beyond the Spectrum (2017) Beyond the Spectrum: Being Taken (2018) Beyond the Spectrum: Maussan's UFO Files and Humanoids (2019) Humanoids (2019/2022) Volcanic UFO Mysteries (2021) Secret Space UFOs: NASA's First Missions (2022) Secret Space UFOs: Apollo 1–11 (2023) Secret Space UFOs: Fastwalkers (2023) Transmedium: Fastmovers & USOs (2024) Pascagoula 73 (2025) Puerto Rico's UAP (2025) Paranormal Psychics: Explore the Mind Beyond Matter (2025) FOLLOW RICHARD Website: https://www.strangeplanet.ca YouTube: @strangeplanetradio Instagram: @richardsyrettstrangeplanet TikTok: @therealstrangeplanet SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! MARS MEN Mars Men helps you reclaim your edge with natural testosterone support for energy, focus, and strength Go to MenGoToMars.com right now, for a limited time, listeners of this program get 50% off for life, plus free shipping AND 3 free gifts. QUINCE Luxury, European linen that gets softer with every wash! Turn up the luxury when you turn in with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash RSSP for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. CARGURUS CarGurus is the #1 rated car shopping app in Canada on the Apple App and Google Play store. They've got hundreds of thousands of cars from top-rated dealers, plus advanced search tools that let you zero in on exactly what you want. And you can set real-time alerts for price drops and new listings — so you never miss a great deal. Buy your next car today with CarGurus at cargurus dot ca. Go to cargurus dot ca to make sure your big deal is the best deal. ⁠ BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!!⁠ ⁠https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm⁠ Three monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum. Visit ⁠https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm⁠ Use the discount code "Planet" to receive $5 OFF any subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

This is the full spoiler review of Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day.After seeing the movie at the BFI IMAX in London, I break down the story, the big reveals, the private contractor cover-up, the experiencer angle, the leaked UFO files, the ending, and the controversial alien reveal.I also answer listener questions and talk through what worked, what surprised me, what I think may divide audiences, and where Disclosure Day now sits among my favourite UFO movies.Warning: this episode contains major spoilers for Disclosure Day from the start.If you have not seen the film and want to go in fresh, listen to the non-spoiler review first.

The ‘Summer House' Reunion Part 3 is here, and the “Scamanda” era has (almost) reached its conclusion! Rachel and Callie try to make sense of Amanda and West's "timeline" and take a sad look at the broken friendship between Kyle and West. They then predict what the next season of ‘Summer House' will look like post-scandal before commenting on the announcement of a bonus ‘Summer House' episode, "Summer House: The Aftermath," and the rationale behind getting cameras up after the reunion. Hosts: Rachel Lindsay and Callie Curry Producers: Belle Roman and Ashleigh Smith Social Producer: Richard Tinoco and Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Source for all photos: Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Diana Hill explores the concept of Wise Effort and how our regrets can become powerful guides to what matters most. Drawing from psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Buddhist wisdom, she explains why the things that hurt most often point directly toward our deepest values. Diana also discusses how to work with regret without getting stuck in it, why discomfort can be a doorway to meaningful action, and how to focus your precious energy on what is truly worth your time and attention. Along the way, she explores psychological flexibility, the wisdom found in paradox, and practical ways to align your daily actions with the life you most want to live. Have you ever ended the day feeling like your choices didn't quite match the person you wanted to be? Maybe you slipped into autopilot, or self-doubt made it harder to stick to your goals. If so, The Six Saboteurs of Self-Control can help you recognize the hidden patterns that quietly derail your progress and offers simple, effective strategies to move past them. If you're ready to take back control and make meaningful, lasting change, download your free copy at oneyoufeed.net/ebook. Exciting News!!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is out NOW! Order today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Key Takeaways: What "Wise Effort" means and how to focus your precious energy on what matters most How regret can reveal your deepest values and point you toward meaningful action Why the things that hurt most are often clues to what you care about most The difference between toxic regret that keeps you stuck and healthy regret that helps you grow How to turn toward difficult emotions instead of avoiding them—and why it changes everything The connection between psychological flexibility, resilience, and living a values-driven life Practical ways to work with worry, grief, loneliness, and other uncomfortable emotions The role of wisdom, mindfulness, and self-awareness in making better decisions Why paradox is an essential part of growth, meaning, and a well-lived life Simple practices for accessing your own wisdom and taking the next wise step forward For full show notes:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Diana Hill, check out these other episodes: How to Lose Regret and Choose Fulfillment with Marshall Goldsmith How To Build Mental Strength, Cope with Stress, and Thrive Under Pressure with Amy Morin By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed, and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! This episode is sponsored by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brodo Broth⁠⁠⁠⁠: Shop the best broth on the planet with Brodo.  Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brodo.com/TOYF⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 20% off your first subscription order and use code TOYF for an additional $10 off. ⁠⁠⁠Quince:⁠⁠⁠⁠ Refresh your wardrobe with Quince by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/feed⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. ⁠Shopify⁠ – The commerce platform that helps you build, grow, and manage your business all in one place. Start your $1/month trial at ⁠shopify.com/feed.⁠ ⁠David Protein⁠ bars deliver up to 28g of protein for just 150 calories—without sacrificing taste! For a limited time, our listeners can receive this special deal: buy 4 cartons and get the 5th free when you go to ⁠www.davidprotein.com/FEED⁠ Alma has a directory of 20,000 therapists with different specialities, life experiences, and identities, and 99% of them take insurance. Visit helloalma.com to learn more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aura Frames⁠⁠⁠: Named #1 by Wirecutter, you can save on the gifts moms love by visiting AuraFrames.com. For a limited time, listeners can get 25 dollars off their best-selling Carver Mat frame with code FEED. Support the show by mentioning us at checkout! ⁠⁠⁠Rocket Money⁠⁠⁠ Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at ⁠⁠⁠rocketmoney.com/feed⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Taskrabbit:⁠⁠⁠ When life happens, your to-do list grows. Get ahead of it now and get fifteen dollars off your first task at ⁠⁠⁠Taskrabbit.com⁠⁠⁠ or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code FEED. Taskers book up fast, especially for same-day tasks, so book trusted home help today. ⁠⁠⁠Hello Fresh⁠⁠⁠ – Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever convinced yourself you were dying only to discover you just forgot your morning coffee, congratulations—you and Moon have something in common.This episode begins with Moon's dramatic weekend health crisis, which included headaches, body aches, sweating, canceled plans, and a genuine belief that he had caught the flu. After missing parties, skipping events, and suffering through a soccer match, the shocking diagnosis arrived: accidental caffeine withdrawal. One decaf mistake later, Moon was spiraling. Two rose lattes later, he was ready to conquer the world, write albums, and possibly become mayor of Paris.Meanwhile, the crew breaks down one of the most unexpected party surprises in recent memory when former Blues star Jamie Rivers decides the perfect pool-opening gift for his fiancée Ashley is... live monkeys. Not monkey decorations. Not monkey-themed cupcakes. Actual monkeys. Naturally, the monkeys arrive during a crowded backyard party packed with guests, children, music, and enough chaos to make everyone question several life choices. The result is equal parts adorable, confusing, and mildly terrifying.The conversation somehow escalates into monkey behavior analysis, party planning mistakes, surprise animal logistics, and the realization that getting bitten by a monkey in a bikini was probably not on anyone's weekend bingo card.The gang also recaps King Scott's massive baby shower, complete with mountains of gifts, bacon, desserts, and the looming anticipation of the show's upcoming gender reveal. There are discussions about weird party foods, mysterious hot-dog cake creations, and why some recipes should maybe stay inside family cookbooks.As if that wasn't enough, Rafe conducts what can only be described as investigative journalism by revisiting a local Hooters. What follows is an unexpectedly deep exploration of restaurant culture, paper plates, silent dining rooms, forgotten glory days, and whether a restaurant can accidentally become an existential experience. It's part food review, part sociology experiment, and part cry for help.The crew also tackles one of life's toughest questions: what's the saddest food to eat alone? Cake? Ice cream? A blooming onion? The answers get surprisingly personal as stories of lonely desserts, spaghetti mishaps, old promotional cakes, and questionable life decisions come flooding out.From caffeine dependency and monkey business to restaurant nostalgia and emotional food debates, this episode delivers exactly the kind of beautiful nonsense that makes this daily comedy show what it is. If you're looking for a daily comedy show that can seamlessly connect French coffee, poolside monkeys, hot-dog cake, and Hooters trivia without ever making sense, you've found your people.One minute you're discussing legendary comedians. The next minute you're getting shot with an Airsoft gun to reveal a baby's gender. Just another completely normal day on The Rizzuto Show.Episode 101 delivers exactly the kind of chaos you'd expect from your favorite daily comedy show. King Scott finally reveals whether he's having a boy or a girl, but because this is The Rizzuto Show, the reveal involves questionable planning, poor weapon handling, and two unsuspecting coworkers standing against a wall hoping they don't get blasted. Radio professionalism remains undefeated.Before the big reveal, the gang gears up for Night of the Rizzlies at the Gateway Grizzlies game, debates who can throw the fastest first pitch without embarrassing themselves, and questions whether Moon's partially destroyed knee can survive an outfield race. The confidence level is high. The odds of injury are somehow even higher.Then things get surprisingly heated when the crew tackles one of the biggest comedy questions imaginable: Who is the greatest stand-up comedian turned actor of all time? Robin Williams? Eddie Murphy? Jim Carrey? Steve Martin? Adam Sandler? Billy Crystal? The debate spirals into movie history, personal rankings, forgotten classics, and enough opinions to start at least three internet arguments.In Crap On Celebrities, Lern brings everything from Beastie Boys news and Marilyn Manson legal updates to TV cancellations, celebrity health stories, Hulk Hogan documentary discussion, and one of the strangest medical conditions anyone has ever heard of. Apparently some people sneeze when they're too full. The show spends an alarming amount of time exploring that concept.The gang also revisits cult classics like The Cable Guy, argues over the true Mount Rushmore of 1970s rock bands, and somehow turns a discussion about diarrhea into a surprisingly detailed scientific investigation. Nobody asked for that. Yet here we are.And because becoming a father isn't stressful enough, King Scott sticks around for "Feed Baby Scott," where listeners try to identify mystery baby foods while Scott gets spoon-fed questionable purees. Future fatherhood preparation? Not exactly. Entertaining radio? Absolutely.Today's episode of The Rizzuto Show answers a question absolutely nobody asked: can King Scott identify baby food flavors while blindfolded and trapped in audio isolation?Armed with an airplane spoon, questionable parenting products, and the confidence of a man who claimed he'd "never gotten this wrong before," Scott stepped into one of the weirdest challenges we've ever put on the show. What followed was a rollercoaster of carrots, sweet peas, green beans, applesauce, chicken broth, and enough pureed mystery meat to make everyone in the room reconsider modern food science.Things start innocent enough when Scott confidently nails carrot. That's where the success story ends. Soon he's identifying sweet peas as asparagus, green beans as apricot, and repeatedly convincing himself that every suspicious meat product on earth somehow tastes like tuna. Meanwhile, Moon embraces his new role as Baby Food Sommelier, Rafe nearly loses his lunch from the smell of ham puree, and Lern spends most of the challenge laughing at Scott looking like he's awaiting sentencing in the electric chair.Along the way, the gang talks about the upcoming Operation Food Search canned food drive, broadcasting outside the station for the first time in years, and why the studio might actually be the sixth member of the show. Then it's right back to watching a grown man try to process flavors designed for people who can't legally walk yet.The real star of the show might be the baby food itself. The ham and gravy drew immediate comparisons to cat food. The chicken and broth somehow smelled worse. Multiple show members gagged. One nearly threw up. Scott requested second bites of several flavors despite clear evidence that his taste buds had already filed formal complaints.If you've ever wondered what happens when confidence collides head-on with pureed meat products, this episode delivers. It's a masterclass in bad guesses, terrible smells, and the kind of chaos that only happens when a daily radio show decides to turn one of its hosts into a giant toddler for entertainment purposes.This is exactly the kind of funny podcast nonsense that keeps us employed. It's a funny podcast filled with bad decisions, questionable food choices, and a shocking amount of discussion about tuna that wasn't actually tuna. If you love a funny podcast featuring hilarious fails, weird food challenges, sarcastic humor, and friends roasting each other for nearly half an hour, welcome home.Featuring:King Scott vs. baby foodThe ham puree incidentThe Great Tuna ConfusionMoon's elite airplane-spoon techniqueRafe's battle with nauseaMultiple audience predictionsOne very concerned future fatherEnough chicken broth to haunt a studio foreverThe Rizzuto Show: proving once again that adulthood is mostly just childhood with bills.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.Belleville's Skyview Drive-In is now for saleBear sightings prompt warnings in Franklin County'Pure Panic': Glacier Grizzly Attack Survivor Shares the Story of the Rescue That Saved HimSt. Louis woman stabs man in head with railroad spike after fight over lottery ticketSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Don't miss this EXCLUSIVE reveal of the “Avengers Assemble” (red/white/blue) precon from Marvel Super Heroes, featuring some of Magic's mightiest new cards. We'll be going through these exciting and powerful designs and breaking down the deck's stats, synergies, and strategies. Then, stick around for our 10-card upgrade guide to make these heroes even mightier than they already are out-of-the-box! -------- JOIN OUR PATREON: Support the show and become a Patron! Be a part of our community, receive awesome rewards, and more! https://www.patreon.com/commandzone -------- LINK TO FULL “AVENGERS ASSEMBLE” DECK LIST: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/marvel-super-heroes-commander-decklists -------- GAME KNIGHTS LIVE RETURNS TO AMSTERDAM: Game Knights Live is flying to MagicCon Amsterdam for another MARVEL-ous Commander showdown. Don't miss the Greatest Show in the Multiverse! The convention's approaching at super-speed, so grab your badges while you still can: https://mtg.social/mcamsGKL -------- FACTOR: Eat smart with Factor. To get 50% off your first box plus free greens per box, use code command50off at: https://www.factormeals.com/command50off SHOPIFY: Power your business with Shopify. Start your one-dollar-per-month trial period today by going to: https://www.shopify.com/tcz RAYCON: Thanks Raycon for sponsoring! Get 15% off on Raycon products like the new Essential Open Earbuds at: https://www.buyraycon.com/commandopen -------- CARD KINGDOM: The Command Zone is sponsored by Card Kingdom! If you want to receive your cards in one safe package and experience the best customer service, make sure to order your Magic cards, sealed product, accessories, and more at Card Kingdom: http://www.cardkingdom.com/command ARCHIDEKT: Discover, build, catalog, and playtest on Archidekt, the deck-building website that makes it easy to brew brand new lists or manage your old favorites. Go to http://www.archidekt.com/commandzone to get started today! ULTRA PRO: Huge thanks to Ultra PRO for sponsoring this episode! Be sure to check out their amazing APEX sleeves and super classy MANA 8 product line. If you want to keep your cards protected and support the show, visit: https://ultrapro.com/command -------- Relevant Links: The Preview Panel – MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuMXvB5vM98 WeeklyMTG | A Marvel Super Heroes Prologue with The Command Zone and Gabriel Luna: https://youtu.be/Z-Xnuym1wqY?si=Q0QfTZXZX0xri6FX -------- Follow us on TikTok: @thecommandzone Follow us on Instagram: @CommandCast Follow us on Bluesky: @commandcast.bsky.social Follow us on Twitter: @CommandCast @JoshLeeKwai @jfwong @wachelreeks Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/commandcast/ Email us: commandzonecast@gmail.com -------- Commander Rules and Ban List: https://magic.wizards.com/en/banned-restricted-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices