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Military Connected Monthly Mentorship Meetup - Featuring Johanna Wynne Join us for the Military Connected Monthly Mentorship Meetup hosted by Jeremy Willis at Pershing House. In this episode, we feature guest Johanna Wynne, a 20-year Army veteran who shares her journey from a military career to entering the startup world. Johanna discusses her experiences growing up in an Army family, her time at Army Futures Command, and the challenges and lessons learned along the way. We also touch on the importance of staying true to oneself, the gender-specific challenges faced by women veterans, and the value of community and networking. Stay tuned for insightful conversations, valuable mentorship, and a guided networking session. #MilitaryMentorship #VeteranStories #StartupJourney #WomenVeterans #ArmyFuturesCommand #Networking #CommunityBuilding #Entrepreneurship #VeteranSupport #MilitaryLife 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:30 Event Kickoff and Host Introduction 01:17 Introducing the Guest Speaker 02:29 Johanna's Military Journey 02:29 Johanna's Military Background 02:55 Add audience shot 04:00 Transition to Civilian Life and Startup Journey 05:52 Challenges and Lessons Learned 11:38 Army Futures Command Experience 12:57 Challenges and Innovations at Army Futures Command 16:35 Parallels Between Military and Startup Culture 18:45 Navigating Startup Challenges in the Army 19:18 The Importance of Bridging Gaps 20:35 Reverting to Old Habits 21:23 Finding Rhythm Amidst Change 21:48 Merging OC and AFC: New Challenges 22:43 The Lego Analogy for Scaling Organizations 28:58 Lessons from Failure and Resilience 33:45 Q&A Session 34:04 Women in the Military: Unique Challenges 37:20 Advice for Future Generations 39:52 Closing Remarks and Reflections
On episode 692 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, Coach Allan invites us to dig deep and ask ourselves two vital questions: Who are you? Who will you be? Sharing personal stories—like the life-changing phone call with his daughter and powerful moments from his own health journey—Allan explores the importance of living up to who we're truly meant to be, rather than settling for the life we've drifted into. You'll hear how a short, focused period of effort can drastically change the course of your life, why vision matters for both the immediate and the distant future, and how real-life scenarios highlight what's truly at stake when it comes to your health. Plus, Allan introduces his new Fit for Task Bootcamp, designed to help you take those first critical steps toward reclaiming your health and unlocking your full potential. Time Stamps: 06:08 Being Who You're Meant To Be 07:09 Reverting to Your True Self 10:41 Generational Fitness Goals 15:52 Future-Ready Emergency Preparedness 17:07 Planning for Grandchild's Future 22:20 Free LLRQ Quiz for Self-Assessment 24:30 Small Steps, Big Achievements 27:42 Embracing Life's Joys
Lebanese-Canadian comedian Dave Merheje joins the Habibi House Podcast for one of our realest convos yet. From being mistaken as deaf in kindergarten to converting to Islam with Mahershala Ali on set, this episode is WILD. Dave opens up about his upbringing, comedy career, struggles with anxiety, and what it means to find your faith as an adult. Tap in for raw laughs, honest takes on Arab identity, and Ramadan hacks you didn't know you needed.
Hey FairDinkum fam, On this weeks episode we're joined by none other than Hakeem Haong — a man who's lived many lives in one. A high-ticket barber who went from cutting hair in his backyard to flying to Vegas and sitting with the likes of Alex Hormozi. But this isn't just about fades and formulas. We dive into Hakeem's powerful revert story, navigating his first Ramadan, and how he balances his life with the demands of entrepreneurship. From $0 to $100+ haircuts, 500M+ views, and staying grounded in a world that doesn't slow down — this one's real, raw, and packed with gems. Tap in and let us know your thoughts in the comments! Follow us on our socials at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairdinkuma... TikTok: @fairdinkumau For the audio listeners out there: Apple Podcast: [https://podcasts.apple](https://podcasts.apple/).... Spotify: [https://open.spotify.c](https://open.spotify.c/).... 0:00 Intro 1:04 Preview 1:27 Who is Hakeem Hoang? 3:48 Early Days Pre-Islam 13:49 “I Kept It a Secret When I First Became Muslim” 16:42 The Lifestyle Transition of a Revert 20:11 “Makkah Changed My Life!” 25:52 The Beginning of Being a Barber 45:20 Why You MUST Use Social Media For Your Business In 2025 49:50 The ‘Skool Games' That Changed Hakeem's Life! 53:20 Alex Hormozi Flew Us To Las Vegas!! 57:57 I Can't Look At Business The Same Way After Las Vegas! 1:06:44 What's The Legacy You Want To Leave? 1:08:40 The Only Goal Setting System You Need! 1:15:01 Day In The Life of Hakeem 1:18:02 Best Tips To Content Creation In 2025! 1:23:20 If You Started Again From 0, What Would You Focus On? 1:27:00 The #1 Tip To NEVER Stop Reading
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The Daily Quiz - Science and Nature Today's Questions: Question 1: Which term in psychology refers to the process of reverting to an earlier, childlike form of behavior? Question 2: What Nationality Was The Chemist Alfred Nobe?l Question 3: Featured In The Film Jurassic Park, Which Creature's Name Means 'Quick Plunderer'? Question 4: What does the M in MRI stand for? Question 5: Which of these devices was historically used to perform arithmetic? Question 6: Who Invented the worlds first electronic pocket calculator in 1972? Question 7: In mammals , which organ produces milk? Question 8: Developed in the USA in 1930, by what name is poly vinyl chloride better known? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fear of judgment, the weight of new responsibilities, or even self-doubt often bubble up during times of growth. It's easy to convince yourself that staying small is the safer option, but that's just the rubber band of comfort snapping back. By embracing what's hard and staying in the moment, you start to see that the fear of failure or being “not enough” doesn't hold the power you think it does. Growth isn't about being perfect; it's about being willing to show up, flaws and all. Making space for the next level starts with shifting your perspective. Focus on possibilities, celebrate progress, and make intentional decisions. There's a freedom in owning what you're not great at and leaning into your strengths instead. With practical insights and an exercise to help you anchor your decisions, this episode is your guide to moving forward with clarity, confidence, and a mindset ready for expansion. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.maisiehill.com/204
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Summary In this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood podcast, host Rod Richard engages in a deep conversation with Brian Ondrako, a seasoned podcaster and author. They explore the journey of fatherhood, the importance of consistency in parenting, and the impact of personal growth on family life. Brian shares his experiences of starting a podcast, the challenges of parenting, and the significance of creating a positive environment for children. The discussion emphasizes the need for fathers to take control of their lives, enjoy the journey of parenting, and learn from their past to become better role models for their children. Takeaways The journey of fatherhood is a continuous learning process. Starting a podcast can be a powerful tool for personal growth. Consistency in parenting is key to building strong relationships. It's important to create a positive fitness environment for children. Parents should encourage their kids to explore various activities. Reflecting on childhood experiences can improve parenting skills. Writing can be a therapeutic way to share stories and lessons. Healthy lifestyles should be instilled in children from a young age. The journey is more important than the destination in life. Fathers have the power to change their parenting approach for the better. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Brian's Podcasting Journey 02:48 Getting Started in Podcasting and Overcoming Doubts 04:57 The Power of Consistency and Long-Term Vision 09:43 Authorship and Meaningful Children's Books 16:36 Parenting: Being Present and Focusing on the Process 25:47 Teaching Children a Healthy Lifestyle 33:28 Instilling Healthy Habits in Children 38:43 Breaking the Cycle of Negative Patterns 45:40 Writing Books with an Audience of One 56:40 You Can Do Whatever You Want 59:48 Reverting to Default Parenting www.4fitfatherhood.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/4fitfatherhood/support
More universities have reverted back to testing students with pen and paper exams because of the difficulty securing digital exams from cheats. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, more university courses have relied on virtual exams - allowing students to bypass protections and cheat their way into better marks. Professor Stephen Marshall, the director of Victoria University's Centre for Academic Development, says they've caught a number of students cheating in digital exams - but the metrics are difficult to track. "It's actually very difficult to really nail down exactly what might be happening in a remote environment or on a remote device. We haven't actually, to my knowledge, pursued many formal cases, if any." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Learn more about Drake Iddon by checking out his forum post: https://forums.eveonline.com/t/a-more-bloodthirsty-fair-and-much-more-fashionable-new-eden-drake-iddon-for-csm19/463086 Who am I and why should you care A fair amount of people will already know who I am from in-game if they have ever interacted in Pochven, but to cut things short I have been a resident of Pochven since it's inception, Initially starting out as a line member in one of the Triglavian aligned corps, then becoming part of elite (read: we were awful but the other people were worse) 4 man team of Castlekickers that brought seagulling into Pochven, bringing the “blue triangle” alliances of the area to their knees due to their absolute inability to be able to kill maledictions. Nowadays I am known for essentially two things: Stewarding the Region, and one shotting people in my (increasingly stupidly fit) panther. Pochven For nearly three years I have continued to be the steward of the region, primarily focusing heavily on dealing with cheaters and RMTs that rear their ugly heads, but also spending a huge amount of time on continuing to run player round tables in order to improve and balance the region, along with, more recently, unfortunately having to engage in player safety when people cant play nice and the game spills out into real life. The round tables I would say have been as successful as one could expect without having a CSM member that focused on the region, it has been responsible for a few things (from oldest to newest): Reverting the “respawn bug fix” from December 2022, a timer that, when added, reduced the PvP activity by nearly 90%, PvP on Flashpoint grids by essentially 100%, but barely impacted the actual isk faucet of the region, making it even more unhealthy to the eve economy than it already was Increasing the activation range of acceleration gates in the region, preventing single interdictor alts from perfectly protecting a site from would-be attackers. The result of this simply allowed for far less waterboarding in the region which resulted in way more actual fights happening. (This change alone is a large contributor behind Pochven being consistently the highest destruction region since its inclusion) Very quickly alerting CCP to a new form of holding the sites hostage and making them unable to be ran without considerable time investment to reset the site, this one was particularly successful as the issue was declared part of the existing hostage exploit notification within days of it becoming a problem The most recent one and one I have been pushing CCP to add for years, Mobile Observatories are now anchorable. While Mobile Observatories are far too ineffective to be a full solution to the CCTV networks that plague the region, this was a crucial step in at least having a potential way to counteract CCTV. Even now I consider it successful as multiple CCTV networks have moved from cloaks to ECCM ships and any botted networks are suddenly much easier to identify and ban
Dr. Pauslon continues to examine the book of Jonah. This week, we observe the sailors' behavior and their reversion to a religion of making sacrifices. The sailors identify that the law of God is judging them but do not know how to silence its accusation. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Junk Drawer Jesus By Matt Popovits Listen to 1517 Executive Director Scott Keith and Magnus Persson on the latest Re:Formera podcast Signup For Free Advent Church Resources for 2024 The Inklings: Apostles and Apologists of the Imagination with Sam Schuldheisz Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament by Chad Bird More from the hosts: Caleb Keith Steven Pauslon
Where there appears to be a fair bit of shock and surprise in the general public, for those who have tracked the story closest, the feeling could be found along the spectrum from resignation to dismay. This did not happen overnight - and for those given responsibility for our nation's sea power, this was only a matter of time. By acts of commission and omission, the nation that likes to call itself the world's greatest - because we are no longer the largest - seapower, finds itself here;The Navy will reportedly sideline 17 vessels due to a manpower shortage that makes it difficult to properly crew and operate ships across the fleet. …The ships include two replenishment ships, one fleet oiler, a dozen Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transports and two forward-deployed Navy expeditionary sea bases – the USS Lewis Puller, based in Bahrain and the USS Herschel "Woody" Williams, based in Souda Bay, Greece.The effort is known as the "great reset" and is awaiting approval from Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti. The change will reduce Navy demands for officers by 700 mariners.No amount of spin or PAO squid ink can hide this carbuncle - so we're going to dive into it on the next Midrats Podcast. Returning to Midrats to get everyone up to speed is Dr. Sal Mercogliano, Chair Department of History, Criminal Justice and Political Science at Campbell University Former merchant mariner, contributor to USNI Proceedings, Sea History, Naval History, and gCaptain. Host of the YouTube channel What's Going on With Shipping.SummaryThe conversation discusses the recent decision by the Navy to sideline 17 vessels due to a manpower shortage. This decision has raised concerns about the impact on the fleet's operational capabilities. The guest, Dr. Sal Mercagliano, explains that this issue has been a long time coming and traces it back to decisions made in the 1980s. He highlights the challenges faced by Military Sealift Command (MSC) in recruiting and retaining mariners, as well as the negative impact of COVID-19 on crew availability. The conversation also touches on the lack of recognition and benefits for CivMars, the civilian mariners who serve on these ships.The conversation explores the challenges and potential solutions for the Military Sealift Command (MSC) and the U.S. merchant marine. The complex chain of command for MSC and the stringent requirements for civilian merchant sailors are discussed. The need to make it easier for people to transition from active duty to MSC is highlighted. The conversation also addresses the issues of training, leave, and travel expenses for MSC mariners. The low recruitment rate from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the negative experiences of some mariners with MSC are mentioned. The potential consequences of a shortage of mariners during a crisis are examined. The conversation emphasizes the importance of proper allocation of funds and the need for leadership and recognition of mariners' contributions. The lack of visibility and positive messaging about the merchant marine is discussed, along with the need for a national maritime strategy. The importance of logistics and the challenges of maintaining a strong logistics force are highlighted. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the need to reevaluate the role of MSC and the potential benefits of reverting some ships from USNS to USS.TakeawaysThe Navy's decision to sideline 17 vessels due to a manpower shortage raises concerns about the fleet's operational capabilities.Recruiting and retaining mariners has been a long-standing challenge for Military Sealift Command (MSC).The COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated the crew availability issue.CivMars, the civilian mariners who serve on these ships, do not receive adequate recognition and benefits for their service. The chain of command for MSC is complicated, which makes life difficult for the Admiral in charge of MSC.There is a need to make it easier for people to transition from active duty to MSC.The stringent requirements for civilian merchant sailors and the training and travel expenses for MSC mariners need to be addressed and made more efficient.The recruitment rate from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy is low, and negative experiences with MSC can deter mariners from continuing their careers at sea.There is a need for a national maritime strategy and better recognition of the contributions of mariners.The importance of logistics and the challenges of maintaining a strong logistics force are emphasized.Reverting some ships from USNS to USS and putting supply officers in charge of fleets and commands could improve the understanding and management of logistics.Chapters00:00: Introduction and Invitation to Join the Conversation02:07: The Navy's Decision to Sideline 17 Vessels05:32: The Long-standing Issue of Personnel Shortage in the Military Sealift Command09:09: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Merchant Marine and the MSC15:23: The Poor Work Environment and Recruitment Challenges26:00: The Importance of Auxiliaries in Supporting Warships29:26: The Potential Repercussions of Sidelineing Vessels31:54: Addressing the Manpower Shortage: Improving Work Environment and Recruitment33:23: The Complex Chain of Command for MSC34:19: Making the Transition to MSC Easier35:34: Increasing Recruitment from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy36:29: Addressing Negative Experiences and Retention Issues37:50: The Potential Consequences of a Shortage of Mariners40:55: The Importance of Leadership and Resource Allocation
Send us a Text Message.ReThink Podcast Digital MarketplaceReThink WebsiteYoutube ChannelReverting to or seeing life from your Higher Self results in calmness and peace for the listener because it allows you to view situations from a place of wisdom, clarity, and detachment, rather than through the lens of fear, stress, or ego. Here's how this shift brings about inner peace:Detachment from Ego and Reactions:The ego often reacts to situations with fear, anger, or defensiveness, which creates inner turmoil. When you connect with your Higher Self, you detach from these ego-driven responses and instead view challenges from a broader, more objective perspective. This detachment allows you to respond calmly, without the emotional reactivity that often leads to stress and conflict.Access to Inner Wisdom:The Higher Self is connected to a deeper wisdom that transcends the immediate circumstances. When you align with your Higher Self, you tap into this wisdom, which provides clarity and understanding. This helps you see beyond the surface level of problems and recognize that most situations are temporary and manageable, reducing anxiety and promoting peace.Enhanced Perspective:Viewing life from your Higher Self broadens your perspective. You begin to see challenges as opportunities for growth rather than threats. This shift in mindset reduces the fear of uncertainty and change, which are common sources of stress. By embracing life's ups and downs with a calm, open attitude, you naturally cultivate a sense of peace.Increased Emotional Stability:The Higher Self is stable, unwavering, and centered. When you revert to this state, you are less affected by external circumstances. Even in difficult situations, you can maintain emotional balance, knowing that you are guided by a part of yourself that is always calm and composed. This emotional stability is a key component of inner peace.Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1590358/support Closing of ReThinkBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
Can psychiatric medications really lead to dramatic weight gain? Does your socioeconomic status really determine if you'll end up obese? And is there anything you can do about weight loss plateaus? Join us for an eye-opening episode of the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Podcast. In today's episode, we touch on a few key topics related to weight gain and weight loss challenges. First off, we dive into the role of medications that can actually cause weight gain. Things like antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and even birth control can seriously impact your body's ability to maintain or lose weight. It's not uncommon for people to be doing everything right with their diet and exercise, but these medications still push their weight up. We also talk about frustrating weight loss plateaus. Everyone hits them at some point, and the key is not to freak out. Reverting back to only drinking protein shakes, is not going to solve the problem. Small changes—like adjusting your veggie intake or swapping out processed foods for whole foods—can make a big difference. And remember, plateaus are totally normal, so don't feel like you're failing.Finally, we touch on how socioeconomic status plays a major role in weight gain. People from lower-income backgrounds often have a harder time losing weight, partly because of limited access to healthier foods. Living in areas where fresh produce is hard to come by (hello, food deserts!) makes sticking to a healthy lifestyle that much tougher. So, it's a mix of factors outside your control like medications, hitting plateaus, and even where you live that can affect your weight loss journey.
In this episode, Ian Bick's nightclub videographer shares jaw-dropping tales from behind the scenes. Discover the wild world of concert promotions, the intense moments of FBI interrogations, and the journey of creating compelling prison content. Dive deep into the fascinating stories that paint a vivid picture of Ian Bick's extraordinary life and his ventures in the entertainment and digital content industry. Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ https://www.youtube.com/@MikeSquiresAndFriends Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Buy Merch: https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Cops at the Concert 00:03:43 - The 50 States Project and Working with Artists 00:07:31 - The Energy at Tuxedo Junction 00:11:07 - Overcoming Adversity and Taking Risks 00:14:49 - Losing Everything and Finding Help 00:18:34 - Rising from Rock Bottom 00:22:24 - The Importance of Maintaining a Positive Mindset and Showing Compassion 00:26:08 - Taking the Leap as an Entrepreneur 00:30:01 - Memories from Tuxedo Junction 00:33:42 - Reflecting on Mistakes and Misunderstandings 00:37:23 - Tuxedo Junction Memories and Overcoming Challenges 00:41:10 - The DVBBS Story 00:44:56 - The Grind and Hurdles of the Tuxedo Days 00:48:38 - The Consequences of Reverting to Lying 00:52:28 - The Power of Storytelling and Surrounding Yourself with the Right People 00:55:54 - The Importance of Real Friends 00:59:29 - A Conversation with a Dear Friend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A new standard to keep our homes warm and dry introduced just last year, may be rolled back if Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk gets his way. Information obtained by RNZ under the Official Information Act shows that Minister Penk is considering reverting to the old building standards despite being advised the new standards were overwhelmingly supported. Chris Penk speaks to Susana Lei'ataua.
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Backseat DriverPhil 4:8 “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.”“Peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Peace that transcends all understanding. Have you ever had this? Have you ever felt at peace in a situation that was not peaceful? Have you ever had peace about something that you didn't understand? There are so many things to be anxious about, especially in the world today. However, God can give us a peace that transcends all understanding if we ask him too. If we trust that he is in control. We don't have to worry about everything because we are lucky and we have Him taking care of everything and working all things for our good. Romans 8:28 says, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” God is working for our good if we just let him work. If we just rely on him to come through for us. There are some situations that seem impossible. I get that. Some of you may be thinking that God offer's peace to some, but not to others. Maybe you haven't felt that peace before and you are wondering if God has forgotten about you. I assure you, he has not. God is offering his peace to all who want it. The thing is, we need to accept it. We need to step out in faith and hand our troubles, no matter how big or small they are, to God and let him take the wheel.There is a song by TobyMac called Backseat Driver. It is a really great illustration of how we tend to want to take control back from God. God wants to go through this life with us and He wants to be the driver. He wants us to rely on him to get us to where we are going. There is one part of this song that says: “I'm putting my trust in You, putting my trust in You. It's a little bit overdue, but I'm putting my trust in You” Isn't this so true! We put our trust in God, when we have no choice, when we tried everything we could to fix it on our own and nothing has worked. Then, finally, when all else has failed we put our trust in God. We finally realize that nothing we have done has fixed our situation and so we turn over control to God. What if we could begin to do this sooner? What if we did this at the first sign of trouble? Imagine how great it would be to save all that time that we usually spend trying to fix things ourselves and the countless hours we spend worrying about things? Imagine how nice it would be if we could turn everything over to God, before we waste that time. There is another part in the song that says, “Silly me, silly me, aye. Reverting back to my old ways. Them got to be in control days. Jump before I pray, Yo, I am heading out the doorway. But I want Your way, Yahweh.” Does this sound familiar? Have you ever found yourself stuck in a situation you didn't want to be in? Have you ever found yourself wondering how you got there and promising that the next time you had a decision to make, you would pray about it first? And you did, at least for awhile, but then things were going good again. Everything seemed to be working out and you started spending less and less time in prayer? What if we consulted our heavenly Father before making any of our decisions? What if we took a few minutes at the beginning of our day and asked God what he wanted us to do that day? Reverting back to our old ways is something that we all do. I have heard a lot of my mentors say over the years that “it is not a knowing problem, it is a doing problem.” Usually when we revert back to our old ways it is not because we don't know better. We usually know what is best for us and what produces the best results. However, we tend to slip back into doing what is easiest, or what comes most naturally instead of what is best. Letting God take the wheel and lead us is the best way to go through life. He knows what is best for us and can save us so much time and pain. Often times we think we know what we want in life and we are upset when we don't get it. In times like these, as hard as it is, it will help to remember that God is the driver. His ways are greater than our ways. Isaiah 55:8-9 says, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” If a door that you wanted to open, didn't open, its because your heavenly father has something much better in store for you. It is not always easy to see that and I know in the moment of disappointment it is hard to remember. Think about when you were little and you wanted to watch tv, or eat the candy, or do something else that would not have been great for you and your parents wanted more for you. If you have children, think about how many times you have to say no to them because of something better you have in store. If we could do this for our children, think of how much more our father in heaven wants for us. Where in your life have you been taking back control? Where have you been reverting back to your old ways? Is there somewhere in your life where you could put your trust back in God? Are you being a backseat driver?Dear Heavenly Father, please be with us each and every day. Please help us to turn control back over to you. Please help us to turn our worries and fears over to you as well. Lord, we want you to direct our lives. You want more for us then we could possibly want for ourselves. We thank you for protecting us from ourselves and from things that we don't even know about. We thank your for all of the doors that you have closed for us in order for us to walk through even better doors. Lord you are truly amazing and we are sorry for all the times we forget to turn our trust over to you. You are our first choice and we ask that you help us to remember that each and every day. Lord we love you and we thank you for all that you do. We ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' holy name. Amen. www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace
This week we cover a mixed bag in data, check in on Canadian inflation, and shine our spotlight on the U.S. savings rate and its impact on consumption. The Week in Review (1:05) — Markets took a breather as the economic data sent mixed signals The Week Ahead (4:48) — All eyes on nonfarm payrolls The Spotlight (8:03) — What the ultra-low savings rate tells us bout the U.S. consumer Canada Corner (12:54) — Will an inflation hiccup derail further cuts? Please get in touch at: information@rosenbergresearch.com For a 30-day free trial of our research, click here: https://web.rosenbergresearch.com/RosenbergRoundupTrial Visit our sponsor Kalshi: https://kalshi.onelink.me/1r91/rosenberg
SZ.3/EP.33 of OZ Media's MotivateMe313 Podcast is now live!On today's episode we have the great Shaun King on the show! We started off the podcast by discussing Shaun's journey to reverting back to Islam. We then talked about all of the great work he and his team does for Palestine, as well as other social justice issues all across the world.Be sure to tune in and check the episode out! This show was sponsored by:-Qahwah House https://www.qahwahhouse.com/-BC Adhesives https://www.bcadhesives.com/-Balkan House Restaurant https://www.thebalkanhouse.com/-Specialty Medical Center https://specialtymc.com/locations-dearborn-Juice Box Juiceboxblend.com-Hanley International Academy Hanleyacademy.com
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Great Britain are shifting back toward railway nationalization. Of course, the vaunted railway privatization of the 1990s wasn't real privatization at all. Original Article: The UK Is Reverting to Railway Socialism
In hour 2 of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley discusses the MLB reverting to old uniform lettering beginning in 2025. He is then joined by Nate Gatter to talk Mizzou Athletics and St Louis City SC. He is then joined by Kevin Wheeler to discuss the Cardinals offensive struggles and Willson Contreras' base running blunder from Sunday's game.
Great Britain are shifting back toward railway nationalization. Of course, the vaunted railway privatization of the 1990s wasn't real privatization at all. Original Article: The UK Is Reverting to Railway Socialism
In a pivotal moment on the baseball diamond, Chicago Cubs' ace, Luke Little, experienced an unexpected hiccup. While preparing to commandeer the mound in the seventh inning of a suspenseful 4-3 win against the Houston Astros, Little was issued an unexpected directive by the umpires. The quandary had nothing to do with his form or demeanor, rather it centered around his glove. A seemingly innocuous small American flag patch adorning the glove had become the bone of contention. As the umpires scrutinized his equipment before he was sanctioned to sail onto the field, they found fault with the patriotic emblem. It turned out that the issue was purely with the fact the minuscule flag resided on his pitching aid. A mandate that seemed a tad stringent, considering the fact that the flag bore no potential to offer him an undue advantage during the match. The stipulation on pitchers' gloves tends to be unequivocal - it is a cardinal sin to have white on them, as purportedly, it can distract the batter. In this particular circumstance, the flag, being imbued partially with white, fell foul of this rule. A bit baffling nonetheless, as the flag was but a symbol of dedication to his nation and not a tool of distraction. This unforeseen turn of events meant Little had to resort to a fall-back plan that was far from optimal. He was compelled to fall back on a brand-new, stiff glove which was yet to be tempered by use. Reverting to this backup compounded his boggling predicament, and Little had to hurriedly acclimate to this nascent piece of kit. Following the culmination of the tense game, Little shared his experiences with the media. 'I had to manipulate the stiffness of the glove, trying to achieve a certain degree of flexibility,' he recounted. His tone suggested a mixture of disbelief and mild exasperation as he remarked, 'It's a bit absurd to have to break in a glove amidst a live game.' Little went on to divulge that his black glove, with the subtle flag patch, wasn't a new addition to his gear. It had been his loyal companion since his tenure in Single-A baseball. The diktat from the MLB was therefore a jolt out of the blue, distinctly jarring to the rhythm of his preparation and performance. Narrating the series of events leading to his forced gear change, Little conveyed that the official update from MLB was received via an emailed communique. 'The Cubs management shared the MLB's email directive about not donning that glove,' he recalled. But the reality of actually having to forfeit his trusted gear didn't seem to sink in for him until it actually happened. He further voiced a sense of disbelief over having his beloved glove ruled contraband. He encapsulated the feeling of disappoinent: 'I couldn't believe they would take such an action. Absolutely no tactical advantage was leveraged from the glove. It's not like it interferes with the batter's sight. The flag was merely a mark of my allegiance to the country.' Little termed the entire experience as a 'debacle'. Lingering on the underlying sentiments, he confirmed, 'All said and done, I had to hunker down and get in the zone, sans my trusty glove.' His reaction portrayed a mix of frustration at the turn of events, and a resolution to power through, adapting to the unfamiliar gear. Despite the odd complexity, Little made his mark on the mound during the Wednesday's fever-pitch game. This featured as Little's ninth appearance for this year's term under the Cubs' banner, demonstrating his importance to the team. His prowess and precision at the game seemed undeterred, despite the unexpected disturbance. Additionally, his performance stats have been commendable. He has now clocked in a total of 8.1 innings for the Cubs this season. During his game time, he has yielded only two runs and provided five valuable hits. His performance strength lay unchanged, testament to his ability to adapt under the circumstances. His tenacity really comes to the fore when you consider that last year he only played seven games in total for the Cubs. This season, however, he has already surpassed that number. An indication that he is upping his game, setting higher goals and contributing more significantly to the team's game plan. Although quickly forgotten, the experience of 'Glovegate' left an indelible imprint on the audience, other players, and Little himself. It served as a reminder of the rigorous regulations inherent in professional baseball and the even-handedness enforced irrespective of situation or sentiment. It is also worth recognizing that this incident stirred a lively dialogue on the regulations for the sport. Many praised Little for his professionalism despite the unexpected hurdle. The incident underlined why sportsmanship is essential, even in the face of challenging circumstances. Furthermore, this event has magnified the need for clear, consistent communication between the sporting body and the teams. The prevailing ambiguity and the unexpected twist which ensued underscore the necessity for better liaisons. Although sports are spontaneous, preempting such surprises will help in ensuring a smoother execution of games. In conclusion, this incident unfolded as a testament to adaptability and resilience in the face of rigid regulations. While the small flag patch became a talking point, the real heroics were displayed by Little in his performance. Adapting to an enforced gear change mid-game and showcasing undeterred tenacity, he truly embodied the spirit of the game. 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Glenn reacts to all the violent anti-Israel protests happening at various college campuses across the country and acknowledges that this behavior isn't new, even in America. Semafor national political reporter David Weigel joins to ponder why protesters wear masks: Is it for COVID or fear of being identified? Glenn tells the story of an elderly woman whom the Biden administration is jailing for protesting abortion. Glenn plays a clip from his latest Wednesday Night Special, showcasing how an alleged vulnerability within electronic voting systems could be accessed. Attorney John Graves joins to share how you can help make our elections more secure. Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein joins to dive into the deep roots of anti-Semitism on college campuses as similar protests plague colleges throughout the country. Glenn and Rabbi Yitzchok also discuss what can be done to help stop the surge of anti-Semitism in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Daniel Davidson, senior editor at The Federalist and author of “Pagan America: The Decline of Christianity and the Dark Age to Come,” joins the High Noon podcast. John and Inez discuss some of the similarities and differences between pre-Christian paganism and what we observe as the last threads of America's Christian founding start to […]
John Daniel Davidson, senior editor at The Federalist and author of "Pagan America: The Decline of Christianity and the Dark Age to Come," joins the High Noon podcast. John and Inez discuss some of the similarities and differences between pre-Christian paganism and what we observe as the last threads of America's Christian founding start to dissolve. They also talk about the impossibility of maintaining a “neutral” public square with regard to religion, and what life—and the fight—is likely to look like for a dwindling number of religious people.--High Noon is an intellectual download featuring conversations that make possible a free society. The podcast features interesting thinkers from all parts of the political spectrum to discuss the most controversial subjects of the day in a way that hopes to advance our common American future.Hosted by Inez Stepman of Independent Women's Forum.You can listen to the latest High Noon episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community at iwf.org/connect. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you're equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most. Independent Women's Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women's issues. IWF promotes policies that aren't just well-intended, but actually enhance people's freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn't just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day. Check out the Independent Women's Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org. Subscribe to IWF's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/IWF06. Follow IWF on social media: - on Twitter- on Facebook- on Instagram #IWF #HighNoonPodcast #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode with the beautiful Katherine DeGroot -- a MN mama to 4 young children all born outside the hospital -- covers not only her four birth stories (with a special emphasis on the 4th) but also went down some delightful rabbit trails, which I did NOT edit out because I believe you'll find them very worthwhile to listen to. Some of what we covered: How each birth was a different “era” for her relationship and family Being open to life The foreshadowing and significant dreams she expereinced leading up to her fourth birth Why hard isn't bad — not shirking away from pain The “cost” of castor oil use The fourth baby effect Reclaiming Big family culture for our generation The way that home birthing puts us on a different health trajectory Creating - -by design-- the childhood you want your children to have Reverting to Catholicism Radical trust in God alone for the work no one else can do for you The gift of birth is that it strips us down to our humanity You can find Katie at @katherinelouisedegroot on IG or on her website. A written version of her 4th birth story is on her blog. Birth Story Disclaimer The choices, beliefs and opinions of the mamas sharing their stories are as individual as the storyteller herself and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or recommended choices of Lauren and/or Brooke. “FOOTER” Email us to say hi: holywildbirth@gmail.com Put in a request for future topics and/or submit a question for future Q&A episodes: Fill out the form Apply to tell your birth story on the podcast: sisterbirth.com/podcast-guest Join Natural Christian Home Birth (Assisted and Unassisted) - a FB community From Lauren: Instagram Midwifery consults: Email lauren.rootedineden@gmail.com From Brooke: Instagram Trust God, Trust Birth Workshop - a 5-part high-level roadmap to a confident home birth (pay what you can) Faith-Filled Home Birth Workshop - a free, 3-part video series delivered to your inbox Embrace Birth Journey - comprehensive and holistic faith-based home birth preparation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/holy-wild-birth/support
Welcome to episode 151 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we continue our study in the Book of Galatians, covering chapters 3:26-4:11. The series is called “Free.” Today, we will cover: Sons of God are Abraham's offspring (3:26–29) Argument from slavery to sonship (4:1-7) The Folly of Reverting to the Law (4:8-11) Key takeaways: Believers are all children of God through faith, and they are all one in Christ. Faith in Christ is what qualifies one to be a member of God's people. The period of infancy and immaturity refers to the era of salvation history when the Mosaic law was in force. According to Paul, the reign of the law has ceased with the coming of Christ. Jesus lived obediently to God's law, whereas all others violated God's will. As the one who lived under the law, he took the curse of the law on himself so that he could liberate and free those who were captivated by the power of sin. The fundamental proof and evidence that the Galatians are truly God's adopted sons is that God has given them the Holy Spirit, and their sonship is expressed by their claim that God is their Father. The Galatians are relapsing back into paganism, but in a most remarkable way, for their relapse manifests itself in their desire to subject themselves to the Mosaic law. Life “under law” is characterized as one in which human beings lived under the dominion and tyranny of sin. Before one becomes a believer, one is enslaved to that which is not the true God. Conversion is described as redemption, as being freed from the mastery and tyranny of sin. Quotable: God's family comprises solely adopted sons and daughters—there are no natural-born sons or daughters in his divine household. Application: All those who are united to Christ are equal as members of Abraham's family. Therefore, the church should not be marked by social classes and cliques. In His own wisdom, God determined when the Son would be sent into the world. If God rules over history, we can trust Him with the particulars of our lives as well. The fundamental error of unbelievers is their failure to know and praise and thank God, and hence they turn instead to self-worship and adulation of the creature rather than the Creator. Those who do not know God give worship to someone or something else instead of to the one and only true God. Those who are saved demonstrate their new life by continuing in faith until the last day. Their perseverance in faith functions as the evidence that they have truly come to know God. Connect with us: Web site: https://springbaptist.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus) https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus) Need us to pray for you? Submit your prayer request to https://springbaptist.org/prayer/ If you haven't already done so, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast provider.
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Welcome to episode 147 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we begin our study in the Book of Galatians, covering chapter 2:1-10. The series is called “Free.” Today, we will cover: The reason for the visit (vv. 1-2) The result of the visit (vv. 3-10) Key takeaways: Paul did not need the Jerusalem apostles to endorse his gospel because he received it directly from Jesus. If Paul's gospel diverged from that of the apostles, then his work would likely unravel when the view of Jerusalem became known in the churches Paul planted. According to the Old Testament, circumcision was required to be part of God's people. Those who refused circumcision did not belong to God's covenant people. Paul argued against circumcision, stating that it turned back the clock on salvation history...to the time before Jesus. Requiring the law for salvation does not free people from sin but places them under the reign of sin. Reverting to the law is a yoke of slavery because human beings cannot keep the demands of the law. The Jerusalem leaders did not establish Paul's authority; they only recognized that God had given him such authority. Quotable: Any theology that ultimately locates salvation in ourselves and what we do or accomplish is a false gospel. Salvation is no longer the work of God but represents our work, and therefore, we become idolaters who are praised for our contribution. Application: Requiring observance of the law changes salvation from being a work of God to a work accomplished by human beings. So, salvation is no longer of the Lord. Living under the law brings bondage in the sense that it does not free people from the slavery of sin. Grace brings freedom, for it does not depend on human beings for righteousness. Therefore, we are freed from depending on what we do as the basis of salvation. We look to Christ alone for his redeeming work. We should not venerate any human leader. We are to love the leaders God has placed over us without worshiping them. We should not despise them when we see their faults, for we all fall short in many ways. Connect with us: Web site: https://springbaptist.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus) https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus) Need us to pray for you? Submit your prayer request to https://springbaptist.org/prayer/ If you haven't already done so, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast provider.
Key Takeaways: Bonus depreciation allows businesses to expense capital asset purchases immediately, impacting cash flow and investment opportunities positively. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act initially enabled 100% bonus depreciation in the first year, set to decrease to 80% in 2023. A bipartisan "tax extender bill" may restore the 100% bonus depreciation rate, providing significant benefits to business owners. Provisions for business interest expense deductions empower companies to invest in growth through capital and team expansion. A hopeful outlook is expressed toward the Senate's anticipated approval of the bill, reinforcing the support for small and medium-sized businesses. Chapters: Timestamp Summary 0:00:45 Discussing the upcoming March 16 deadline for filing business returns. 0:01:25 Explaining the concept of bonus depreciation and its benefits for business owners. 0:03:49 Mentioning the tax extender bill to revert bonus depreciation back to 100%. 0:05:22 Highlighting other tax savings opportunities for business owners. 0:06:29 Discussing the lowering of interest expense thresholds for business owners. 0:07:56 Sharing contact information for further discussion on tax law changes. Powered by ReiffMartin CPA and Stone Hill Wealth Management Social Media Handles Follow Phillip Washington, Jr. on Instagram (@askphillip) Subscribe to Wealth Building Made Simple newsletter https://www.wealthbuildingmadesimple.us/ Thank you for checking out our free content on financial planning, the wealth mindset, and investing in innovation. If you've found value in our blog posts, I invite you to take your knowledge and commitment to the next level. Sign up for our premium paid newsletter today and receive daily insights and expert analysis directly in your inbox. Stay ahead of the curve and unlock the secrets to financial success. Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding and gain an edge in the world of finance. Join our premium community now and embark on a journey towards financial abundance and investment excellence. Sign up today and let's grow together! WBMS Premium Subscription Phillip Washington, Jr. is a registered investment adviser. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
Candace, also know as “The Blonde Muslim”, opens up about her journey reverting to Islam, which started 6-years ago in Reno, NV, USA. In this deep episode, Candace reflects on her first experience entering the Grand Mosque in Makkah, her fundraising initiatives, dealing with abuse on social media and with certain family members who have disowned her.
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In this episode, sister Juliann comes on to talk about her experience entering the fold of Islam, the people she's met along the way, and her experience as a young Muslim woman now. In Surah Al-Qasas, Allah says “And indeed now We have conveyed the Word, in order that they may receive admonition. Those to whom We gave the Scripture before it, - they believe in it (the Quran). And when it is recited to them, they say: ‘We believe in it. Verily, it is the truth from our Lord. Indeed even before it we have been from those who submit themselves to Allah as Muslims. These will be given their reward twice over, because they are patient, and repel evil with good, and spend (in charity) out of what We have provided them (verses 51-54).
In the first episode of Season 1, co-hosts Annie Liontas and Lito Velázquez speak with LitFriends Angela Flournoy & Justin Torres about their enduring friendship, writing in a precarious world, and chosen family. Links https://sites.libsyn.com/494238 www.annieliontas.com www.litovelazquez.com https://linktr.ee/litfriendspodcast https://www.instagram.com/litfriendspodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553436475678 https://justin-torres.com/ https://www.angelaflournoy.com/ https://www.asalisolomon.com/ Transcript Annie & Lito (00:01) Welcome to LitFriends! Hey LitFriends! Annie: Welcome to the show. Lito: Today we're speaking with the great writers and LitFriends, Justin Torres and Angela Flournoy. Annie: About chosen family, the dreaded second novel, and failure and success. Lito: So grab your bestie and— Both: Get ready to get lit! Lito: That's so cute. Annie: It's cute. It's cute. We're cute! Lito: Cute, cute… So you had a question? Annie (00:29) I do. I have a question for you, Lito. Are you a cat or an ox? Lito: I mean, I would hope that the answer is so obvious that it almost bears not asking the question. I'm a cat. Annie: Okay, so Asali Solomon at The Claw asked us all, are you an ox or a cat? Lito: That's a great question. Annie: And as a writer... You know, the oxen are the people who work every day in the field, clock in, clock out, pay themselves a quarter an hour. I'm literally talking about me. The cats are people who are playful, exploratory, when the mood strikes them… Lito: Why are you looking at me when you say that? Annie Lito (01:26) So are you an ox or a cat? Lito: I'm a cat. I think anyone who's ever met me would say I'm a cat. Annie: How does that show up in your writing? Lito: Well, I mean, play is so important to me—she'll be on the podcast in a couple of episodes, but when I first...was studying with Lucy, that was one of the first things that she spoke about in our class, and it kind of blew up my whole world. I had been writing for a long time already, but I hadn't thought of it as play, or there was some permission I needed or something. So the idea of play is really central to what I do and love. You wouldn't necessarily know that from the novel that I'm writing, which is sort of a dark book. Um, but it did start out with a lot of play and, I'm also, as you could probably just hear, my cat is coming into the room. Annie: Your cat is like, yes, Lito is us. RiffRaff is like, "Lito is cat." Lito: My cat Riff Raff, yes. Smarty pants. Um, he needed to join in on this conversation. Anyways, I'm a cat. I, I'm fickle when it comes to my work. Um. I don't want to work on my novel all the time, which is great because life has found so many ways to prevent it from happening. So in the new year, in 2024, it will be 7 years since I've started writing this book, and it's still, it's going to take a few more months at least. And what about you? Annie: (03:09) I'm four oxen pulling a cart carrying all of my ancestors. I am very much the immigrant who says, get up, go do the work, come back, go do the work. And believe it or not, for me, there is a lot of joy in that. It's a... It allows, you know, it's Csikszentmihalyi's Flow, actually. So it doesn't feel like drudgery, usually. It does feel like joy. And I'm actually curious for all you LitFriends out there, if you're an ox or a cat. Lito: Yes, that's such a great idea. Please email us at litfriendspodcast@gmail.com, and tell us if you're a cat or an oxen or share on all your socials. Annie: Yeah, maybe we should poll them. That would be fun. Lito: That's a good idea. #LitFriendsPodcast. Annie: The reason I'm asking is because, of course, both Justin and Angela, who we speak with today in this episode, talk about what it's like to go for 10 years between books. "A banger a decade," is what Angela says. Lito: It's so funny. Annie: And you, you know, part of that, they have this very rich conversation about how, when you put everything into the first book, it takes a lot to get to the second book. But I think also there's a lot of play, right? And there's a lot of understanding that writing appears in different forms. And it might be the second novel, but it might be something else. Lito: For sure. I really like how they talk about— that the practice of writing is actually a practice of reading. And I think that any serious writer spends most of their time reading. And not just reading books, but texts of all kinds, in the world, at museums, as Justin points out, art, television, even the trashiest TV show has so much to offer. Annie: (05:12) And there's such a generosity to the way they think of themselves as artists, and also generosity in how they show up for one another as friends, and acknowledging when they fail one another as we as we see in this episode. And I remember my introduction to Justin when I was a grad student at Syracuse. I read We the Animals and fell in love with it, asked him to come do a reading at Syracuse, which was wonderful. And my wife who, at that time was my Bey-ancé, she was turning 30. We had no money. I couldn't buy her anything. Not in grad school. So I asked Justin if he would autograph his story, "Reverting to a Wild State," which is about a breakup in reverse, for Sara. Lito: Oh, I love that story. Annie: And he did, and he thought it was so beautiful, and I was like, "let me send it to you." He's like, "no, I've got it." He just shipped it to me. He didn't know me. We didn't know each other. Lito: He knew you because of books. He knew you because he loved literature. Annie: Yeah. And I remember that in it. I held on to it at a time when that act really mattered. Lito: One of the things I love about our interview with Justin and Angela is how much all of us talk about generosity, and how Justin and Angela display it in their conversation with each other and with us. And I'm just curious, how do you see that coming through also in Angela's work? Annie: (07:00) You know, I remember her talking about how the idea for the book began with this image of people moving around a house at night. This is The Turner House. And she says this image opens up a lot of questions. And one of the things that really stays with me about that book is how masterful she is at shifting perspective, particularly between siblings, which I find to be such a challenge for writers, right? Like your siblings are the people who are closest to you and sometimes also the farthest away. And she gets that so intimately on the page. And of course, in our conversation with Angela and Justin, one of the things they talk about is being family, essentially being siblings. And that's one of the most powerful echoes of the conversation. They talk about being a chosen family and having to choose again and again and again. And that spirit of consciousness and connection, I feel that very much in Angela's work, and of course in Justin's too. Lito: Oh Annie, I choose you again and again, I choose you. Annie: Oh, I choo-choo-choose you! Lito: So stupid. Annie: (08:05) After the break, we'll be back with Justin and Angela. Annie: (08:24) And we're back. Lito: I just wanted to mention, too, that we spoke with Angela and Justin in October during the writer's strike in Hollywood, and just before Justin's new book, Blackouts, was released. And just last week, as you're hearing this podcast. Annie: Just last week. Lito: Just last week! He won the National Book Award for a book that took him 10 years to write. Annie: Absolutely. Annie: Justin Torres is the author of Blackouts, a novel about queer histories that are hidden, erased and re-imagined. Blackouts won the 2023 National Book Award for fiction. His debut novel, We the Animals, has been translated into 15 languages and was adapted into a feature film. He was named National Book Foundation's Five Under 35. His work appears in the New Yorker, Harper's, Granta, Tin House, Best American Essays, and elsewhere. He lives in Los Angeles and teaches at UCLA. Lito: Angela Flournoy is the author of The Turner House, which was a finalist for the National Book Award, won the VCU-Cabel First Novel Prize, and was also a finalist for both the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize and an NAACP Image Award. Angela is a contributing writer at the New York Times Magazine, and her nonfiction has appeared in The Nation, the Los Angeles Times, The New Yorker, and elsewhere. Angela is a faculty member in the low residency MFA program at Warren Wilson College. Lito: (10:36) I'm so grateful that you guys found time to meet with us today, and I've thought about you two as friends since I think this is like the first time you've done something like what you did in 2017, the "Proper Missive"—do you remember that—you published in Spook? And it stuck with me. I was like a big, nerding out, and I bought it and I have it still. And I thought about that. And Justin, you know that you're very personal— there's a personal connection with me because I found your book on my way to my first master's program. No one had said anything about it to me where I was coming from, and it was really great. And Angela, I first found your book. I was so amazed and moved by the talk you don't remember at Syracuse. Angela: I don't remember the lunch. I remember being at Syracuse, and there being a talk, yes. Lito: You inscribed your book, "Here's to Language," which I think is hilarious and also really sweet. And I think we must have said something about language at some point. But anyways, thank you so much both for being here. Justin: Thank you for having us. Angela: Very happy to be here. Lito: So let's start. Why don't you tell us about your friend in a few sentences? So Angela, you can go first. Tell us about Justin. Angela: (11:23) Justin is the first person that I met in Iowa City when I was visiting and deciding if I was going to go there, but was I really deciding no? I'll let you go there. But that I could like, deciding whether I would be miserable while I was there. And so Justin was the first person I met. And feel like Justin is five years older than me. It has to be said. Justin: Does it? Angela: When I think about people, and I think about like mentors, I have other like amazing mentors, but like, I think that there's really something special about somebody who some people might think is your peer, but like, in a lot of ways you've been like looking up to them and, um, that has been me with Justin. I think of him as like a person who is not only, he's a Capricorn, and he has big Capricorn energy. I am an Aquarius. I do not want to be perceived— Justin: I don't agree with any of this. But I don't know. I don't follow any of this. Angela: But Justin is in the business of perceiving me and also gathering me up and helping me do better. My life is just always getting better because of it. I'm grateful for it. Annie: That is beautiful, all of that is beautiful. Justin, tell us about Angela. Justin: I can't follow that, that is so... Angela: Acurate! Justin: You're so prepared! You're so sweet! I'm so touched! Angela: Only a Capricorn would be touched by somebody saying that you perceive them and gather them up and make them feel better. Ha ha ha! Justin: I like that, I do like that. Let's see, yeah. I mean, I think that when we met, I had already been in Iowa for a year, and within two seconds, I was like, oh, we're gonna be friends, and you don't know it yet. But I knew it intensely. And yeah, I think that one of the, I agree that I think we keep each other honest, I think. I think that one of the things that I just so appreciate about Angela is that, you know, yeah, you see my bullshit. You put up with it for like a certain amount of time, and then you're like, all right, we need to talk about the bullshit that you're pulling right now. And I love it, I love it, love it, love it, because I don't know, I think you really keep me grounded. I think that, yeah, it's been really (14:09) wonderful to have you in my life. And like, our lives really, really kind of pivoted towards one another. You know, like we've, it was not just like, oh, we were in grad school and then, you know, whatever, we have similar career paths, so we stayed friends or whatever. It's like, we became family. And, you know, every, every kind of major event in either of our lives is a major event, a shared major event, right? And that's like, yeah, I don't know. I can't imagine my life without you. I honestly can't. Angela: Likewise. I gave birth in Justin's home. Annie: Oh! Sweet! Justin: In my bathroom, over there. Right over there. Lito: Whoa, congratulations, and also scary(?)! Angela: It's in a book I'm writing, so I won't say so much about it, but it was a COVID home birth success story. And yeah, like family. Lito: Was that the plan or did that just happen? Angela: Well, It wasn't the plan and then it was the plan. Justin: Yeah, exactly. COVID wasn't the plan. Angela: No. Justin: The plan was Angela was gonna sublet my place with her husband and she was pregnant. And then, COVID happened Angela: There were a lot of pivots. But we did, it was like enough of a plan where we got his blessing to give birth in his home. Justin: It wasn't a surprise. Angela: It was a surprise that it was in the bathroom, but that's a different story. Annie: You blessed that bathroom is all I can say. Angela: Yeah. Lito: We'll be right back. Back to the show. Annie: (16:22) Well, I want to come back to what Lido was saying about proper missives. I love the intimacy. I mean, I know you weren't writing those to one another for kind of public consumption, but the intimacy and the connection, it's so moving. And I was thinking about, you know, Justin, you, you talk about Angela as kind of pointing the way to beauty and helping you see the world anew or differently. And Angela, you talked about how Justin encourages you to take up space as a political act. I'm just wondering what else you all have taught one another. What has your LitFriend taught you? Justin: Yeah, I mean, we did write that for public consumption. Angela: Yes, it was the editor-in-chief of Spook, Jason Parham. Spook is relaunching soon, so look out for it. He just told me that, like, the other day. And he's moving to L.A. So many things are happening. But he reached out to us and was really interested in—he's a big archives guy and like how—he thought it was valuable the way that writers of past generations, they have these documents of their letters to each other, to their editors, to their friends, to their enemies, and how this generation, because we're just texting through it, we don't really have that. And so that was really just the extent of the assignment, was to write letters to each other, which, of course, we still ended up using email to do. But we really tried to keep it in the spirit of a letter and not just something you kind of dash off. Justin: And we were not living in the same place at that time. Angela: No. Justin: So it was, it did feel kind of— Angela: I was in Provincetown, I think. Justin: Yeah, I remember I was on a train when I was, when I was doing— I can't remember where I was going or, but I remember a lot of it was— or a few of those correspondences— because it went over days, weeks. Lito: Yeah, you were going to Paris. Angela: Oh. Glamorous train. You were on the Eurostar. Justin: Wow. Annie: You basically said the same thing then, Angela. Call him out. Justin: (18:32) Yeah, and I think that what I was saying was that one of the things I loved about that was it really forced us to dive deeper, right? To kind of— Sometimes we can stay very much on the surface because we talk every day. And so it was really nice to see, not just what was kind of on your mind in the background, but also how you were processing it, how you kind of made language and meaning out of it. I was just like... I don't know, it's like, I know you're so deep, but then we also love to be shallow. And so it's so nice to be like, to connect from that deep place. Annie: One of the things that I'm so drawn to about both of your work is how you write about family, the way it shapes us, the way it wounds us, what it means to watch family members suffer. You talk about it as the question of the donut hole in "Proper Missive. Angela, I remember you were writing about your father. When you were writing about him, you talk about, "the assumption that a flawed person should be subject to anyone's definition." And Justin, I'm thinking quite broadly in terms of, you know, chosen or logical family. One of my favorite pieces that I teach in my creative non-fiction class is "Leashed," and you write there, "my friends, those tough women and queers were all too sharp and creative for their jobs. If I'm nostalgic, it's not because I was happy in those precarious years, but because I was deeply moved by our resourcefulness." I'm just wondering how you think about, you know, (20:09) family, logical family, and how your lit friendship fits into this? Justin: Who's going first? Angela: You. Justin: Let's see, I think that it's such a great question. I actually like, I use that little short kind of tiny little piece that you referenced. I use that in my book, in Blackouts, that's coming out. I think that, which is a book about chosen family as well, and lineages, and what do you do when you feel there's some kind of disruption, right? That like if you're estranged from your biological family or you know or you just need these connections, these kind of queer connections to and other ways of thinking about family that are not related to (21:06) bloodlines. Like we said earlier, we are family, and we've known that for quite a while. It was something that, I don't know. You know, it's like something that I don't think you ever really need to say. It's just you know who your people are. And I think that, and I think that it's a choice that you make and remake again and again and again. And that is something that is, I don't know, it's so exceptional, right? Compared to bloodlines and biological family, which can be hugely important and bring a lot of meaning to people. But that you're choosing this again and again. Like almost like the kind of past tense chosen family is like, it's like a little bit inaccurate, right? It's like the family you choose, and keep choosing, and you're choosing right now, you know? So I love that. Yeah. Angela: Just that the continuity of it, not in the sense that it's always going to be there, but that like you are, you're like an active, uh, engager like in it. In it, I just think about, I think about that, like, uh, at this point we know each other for 14 years. And the way that there's just necessarily we're not the same people but you have to keep, and you have to keep engaging, and you have to keep figuring out how to navigate different things and I think particularly as like LitFriends there's the huge thing you have to navigate which is especially if you're friends before that you're just like some kids who got into this program that people think are fancy, but you're just like, anything can happen, right? From there to being the capital— going from just like lowercase w, "writer," to capital A, "Author." And like what that, I mean, I've seen many a friendship where that is the rupture. And so particularly figuring out, like, how are you going to navigate that, and how are you going to still be in each other's lives. (23:16.33) Um, one thing I think about, as a person who thinks about family a lot is, with your family, sometimes you can like harm one another, and you'll just take some time off, or you'll just be like, that's how they are. But with the family that you continue to choose, you have to, ideally, you gotta do something about it. You have to actually have the engagement, and you have to figure out how to come out on the other side of it. And that is something that is harder and really in so many ways, all the more precious because of it. And it requires a kind of resilience and also just like a trust. And again, because Justin, you know, likes to gather me up, there's been a few times when I was like, "Oh, no, like, we've got beef, what's gonna happen?" And Justin is like, "we're family, what's gonna happen is we're gonna have to talk about this beef, and then move on." Justin: Yeah. And I think that I think that also you have, you're really good at reminding me to be responsible, right? That just because I've made this commitment, in my mind, right, Like we're committed forever. Like we're family. Like we can't, we can't break up, right? Like it's just like, that's just the way it is. It doesn't get me off the hook of showing up in other ways and being responsible and like, you know, that I can be quite flaky. Angela: I mean, that's just, you've been in L.A. long enough. It's just, you're just becoming native. Justin: I think I always don't, I don't wanna disappoint you. I don't want you ever to feel like you were looking around for support, and I wasn't there. Angela: Do people cry on this podcast? Annie: We time it. Right at the half hour. Justin: There's been a few moments when I feel it, when I've felt (25:21) maybe that wasn't there enough, you know? And, you know, and if, you know, and like, I don't know, that's when you know it's the real stuff because it like keeps me up at night. You know, I'm just like, wow, you know, what does she need? What can I give? How can I be there? And yeah. Angela: Wow. There you are. Justin: Here we are. Annie: Lito and I are also family, and it sort of feels never too late. But what you're saying about kind of the like renewing your vows, renewing your commitment over and over, it feels very, very true. Lito: Very true. Yeah yeah yeah. Annie: And life-saving, you know, like life affirming. Lito: It feels real. Justin: Yeah. Look at us. I'm proud of us. I'm proud of you guys too. Lito: It's a love fest over here. Angela: Thanks for having it. Annie: We'll be right back. Annie: (26:26) Welcome back. Angela: Also, particularly again, thinking about a lot of the friends that you have, they're not necessarily also sometimes colleagues. And I think that one thing that Justin really modeled, because I didn't have anything to be transparent about, was just transparency about things. Not just how much he's getting paid for things, but just like what was worth it, what's not worth it, like what is just the way something is and you can like take it or leave it. And I think that in the beginning it was more of me kind of taking that information because I didn't have anybody offering me anything. But now I feel like it's really an exchange of information. And I think that there are people who I love, like, in this industry, if you will, who that's just not our relationship. That doesn't mean we don't have great friendships, but like that is something that like if I'm broke, he knows I'm broke. I never feel the need to pretend and hide or like, you know, and likewise, like if he don't got it, I know he don't got it. It's not, it's just, it just, and I feel like that is something also that is a, it's, um, I think it's important. Especially because you write a book, you know, it does well. And then there are some years in between before you write another. Some of us in this room, maybe take a decade. All of us in this room, maybe take a decade. But yeah, so just really being able to be, to feel like you can still show up at any point in whatever you're doing creatively. Justin: (28:16) Because this is about literary friendships, I think that it's, yeah, there's those two sides, right? There's the business side, which can cause a lot of friction, especially if, you know, things go differently for different books and people have different trajectories. I mean, you're like, you know: you've surpassed. Angela: I don't know if that's true. Justin: But there's that like business side of it. And then there's the literary side as well. And I think that sometimes if it just slides too much into talking about—it's like we could both be selling sprockets, right? There's so much minutiae. It's like we could talk about contracts and whatever and like gigs and da-da-da ad nauseam. And we have to remember to talk about literary side, the literature, the work, the sentences, what we're reading in order to kind of sustain the literary quality of a literary friendship, right? Angela: One thing I remember you told me, I don't know, ages ago that I thought at the time like oh he's gassing me he's practicing things that he says his students tell me—but now I realize that it is also one of the reasons why our friendship has sustained is you were like ,you know, we can talk about whether a book is successful in 800 ways, but we have to try to remember to just be fans, to be fans of books, of literature, of people writing. And I think that is something that I not only try to practice, but that's something that I think is really foundational to relationship. Everyone can be a hater, and it can be fun sometimes, but like… (30:08) We really do like want to put each other on to the books that we're like excited about. Like I remember when you read or reread Seasons of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih, and I hadn't read it before. I mean, it's like a, it's a seminal or really a really famous African text, but I had never read it. Or like Maryse Condé, like I hadn't read it as like a real adult and being able to just like talk about that and know that there's a person who's, you know, you could be in polite conversation with somebody who you think is really smart and then you're like you know what I decided I wanted to reread—I don't know—something a person might wanna reread and they're like, Oh, what are you gonna do next? You gonna read a Moby Dick? And you're like, Oh damn, they just shamed me. You know, they just shamed me for being a nerd. But that's not gonna happen here. Yeah, beautiful. Yeah, yeah, absolutely. Annie: I do wanna go back to something you were alluding to. Angela, you were talking quite openly about it, too, which is shifting from writer to capital A author and the pressure that comes with that. For the two of you, you had incredible well-deserved success early in your career, but I imagine that doesn't come without a lot of sleepless nights, right? I'm thinking about an interview I heard with Ta-Nehisi Coates where he talks about his friends not reaching out thinking, like, He's good, like, You blew up, you're good. And talking about actually what a lonely position that can be. I'm just wondering, you know, how you've both managed to take care of one another through those highs and lows, or being on that track alongside one another. And even, you know, competition between lit friends. Justin: (32:13) Yeah, I mean, I think that we're just kind of, like our dispositions: we're very lucky in that I think we, before we met, it wasn't something that we like decided on. It was just before we met, I think we're just boosters, right. We're like, The people we love, their success is our success, right? And I think that's one of the reasons to where we are such good friends, it's because we share that, right? So that I think makes it slightly easier as far as like the competition side of things goes. I think that if it really does feel like you're a family and you're community and like you understand that this is a kind of shared win. I don't know, it's hard to talk about though because we both got really lucky. Angela: Yeah. Justin: You know, I mean, who wants to hear from people who got really lucky with their first books talking about how hard it is? You know what I mean? We just, we didn't have, we didn't have any kind of that disparity between— Angela: Yeah, I'm sure, but—I would say even so—if we had different dispositions, we might be trying to split hairs about who got what. But I think for me—and Justin and I grew up very differently in some ways, but I think we grew up from a class background similarly, and we're both like, We're not supposed to be here, like, what can we get? Like, what can we get? And like, who has the information to help us get it? And so I've never been like, why is he in that room when I'm not in that room? I'm like, give me the intel about the room. That might be the closest I ever get to being in there, but I need to know like what's going on in there. And that has, I think, been the way that I just view any success of anybody that I know. that I feel like I can ask those questions to is like, not necessarily like, oh, can you put me on? Like now that you have something, can I have some of it? But just like, just information, just like, what's it like? And that to me is really useful. But also I think that one thing, when you have people, not just Justin, but like other friends and mentors of mine, when you have people who are honest and upfront about whatever kind of success they've had, you… you just realize that there's a lot of different ways to feel successful, right? Because I have friends who, to me, I'm like, they made it, but they're not convinced they have. And I have other friends that, like, to the outside world, they'd be like, wow, they have a little book, nobody cares. But they feel like they did it, you know? And so I realized it's so much about disposition also. Lito: Do you feel that a lot about being each other's boosters? I mean, obviously it's about your personalities and who you are as people. I'm also curious how much of that, like Angela, you said you were a gatecrasher. You feel like a gatecrasher a lot. I don't know. What are your thoughts on intersectionality? How does it inform your work and your friendship? How does it affect how you boost each other? I'm also curious if there's something particular about lit friendships that intersect with intersectionality and those categories, especially for people who form intimate relationships with men. Justin: Wait, say more. Like how do blowjobs come in? Angela: (36:01.171). I was like one thing we have in common is— Lito: More like, less blow jobs, more like having to deal with men and the various ways they, you know, respond to patriarchy. Justin: Yeah, I think you kind of said it, right? I think that there's something about hustling and figuring out, like, how am I gonna find some stability in this world. And I mean we have nominated each other for every single thing that there is. If either one of us gets a chance. Angela: Till the end of time. Justin: Till the end of time, right? And it's just, and I think that, and we've shared all information about everything. There's no, and I think that that's kind of like that quote that you read before, right, about this nostalgia and feeling nostalgic, not for the precarity, but for the way that it bonds people, right? The way that the precarity, like you pull, you share resources, you pull resources, you come together and you talk shit and you don't let people get too down in the dumps and depressed. And you're like, no, we're going to do this. We're going to get ourselves out of this hole and we're going to pull each other up. And, and that I think is like, that's, that's the secret, I think. Angela: Are you answering the question about men? Justin: Oh, men! Angela: And dealing with men. Justin: I love that I was just like, oh, you're talking about blow jobs. But no, you were talking about patriarchy. Lito: Same thing, really. Annie: In the room I'm in, we do not think there's a difference. Justin: It's fascinating, right? Because when we were at Iowa together, I remember some of the critiques I got from some of the men, some of the straight men, some of the white straight men, was about a kind of provincialism to my writing, right? That what I was writing about was small and minor and just about particularities of identity and that it wasn't broad and expansive and it wasn't universal. That was expected. That was the kind of critique that was expected. The world has changed so much and so quickly in the last 15 years. It's hard for me to kind of wrap my mind around because that kind of thing, I wasn't, I didn't feel indignant. Maybe I felt a little. Angela: Yeah, you just, but you just like knew you were going to ignore them. Like, you know, like, but no, but you didn't feel like you were going to, like it was worth, except there were some instances we're not going to get into details, but like, it didn't feel like it was worth spending, like unpacking it or trying to call them out. You just were like, Oh, boop, you're over here. Like, you're not. Justin: Yeah, yeah. Like, I've been hearing this shit my whole life. Like, it wasn't like, there's no space for this kind of thing in the workshop. I was like, this is the world. This is unexpected. But now I don't think that would fly, right? Angela: No. I think maybe in like 70% of workshop spaces that I have been in. Well, I guess I've been running them. But like, I just don't, but like also just the disposition of the students is that they assume that somebody is going to like say something or push back on that. But also I guess maybe more broadly the idea of when you say intersectionality, what do you mean exactly? Lito: I think I wanted to keep it open on purpose. But I think I mean the ways that all of these different identities that we take up and that are imposed upon us, how they intersect with one another, race, class, et cetera. Yeah. Angela: I think one of the reasons why Justin and I gravitated toward each other probably in the beginning and why we ended up in Spook is because I think that—which maybe is also not happening 15 years from then—there is a way that back then, there was a way that even your identity could be flattened, right? Like you're Puerto Rican, which means that you are like a lot of things, right? One of those things like, one of it's like we're both diasporic people, right? But that's one of the things that I think a lot of people would not necessarily think is like a kinship between us, but like I've seen pictures of Justin's cousins. I know I'm giving Primo over here. Like I know what I'm doing. And like that's one way that I think that our relationship feels like, like we just felt like kin when we first met because of that. I think that there's just a lot of ways that in a lot of spaces in this country, you're just not allowed to like have all of those parts of you in the room because people just don't understand it or they do, but they just don't want you to be that also. Justin: It's not convenient. Angela: Right. Which is why I was like, of course, Jason would ask you and I to be in Spook, which is a magazine that's a black literary magazine. Cause Jason gets it. Shout out to Jason again. Justin: I can't believe he's moving to L.A., that's so exciting. Angela: Supposedly like any day now, he's just gonna arrive. There's just ways that when you find your people, you don't have to always separate these parts of you and you don't always have to keep reminding them also, they sort of understand. But also parts of you change obviously and the way that you feel about your identity changes and your people will embrace that and keep, you know, keep making space for that too. Justin: Making space. Annie: We'll be back in a moment with Angela and Justin. Lito: (42:22) Hey Lit Fam, we hope you're enjoying our conversation with Justin and Angela. We are quite awed by their thoughtful discussion and moved by their deep love for each other and their art. If you love what we're doing, please take a moment now to follow, subscribe, rate, and review the LitFriends Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Just a few moments of your time will help us so much to continue bringing you great conversations like this week, after week. Thank you for listening. Annie: (42:59.178) Back to our interview with Justin Torres and Angela Flournoy. Lito: Justin, you have your sophomore book. How do you feel about it? Are you going to write a sequel for We the Animals like you talked about at one point? Angela, same question. Are there sequels coming forth for you, Angela, to Turner House, or are you moving on to something else? Or you sort of briefly mentioned another book about, uh, I remember you mentioning at some point a book about friends, four female friends, if I remember correctly. Anyways, what's coming next? Annie: Yeah, and I wanna know about the dreaded second novel because I feel like that's where I'm at. I feel like that's where a lot of writers get stuck. Jutin: Second novel's awful. I mean, you think the first one's bad. You think it takes everything that you have inside of you and then you're like, oh, I've gotta do it again. And yeah, I don't know. I really had a very hard time with it. And I mean, nobody knows better than Angela. I really, really didn't feel like I was up to the task. I knew that I wanted to do something different. I knew I wanted to kind of change the way I write and be a different kind of writer, but I just felt like I was falling on my face. Even after it was done and out until like last week, I was just, I just felt anxiety about it, and I felt really neurotic and I was being really neurotic. And I remember the other night we were hanging out and drinking and maybe there was some mushroom chocolate involved. I was just, like I was just on my bullshit and Angela was just like stopped and she was just like, What is it gonna take to make you happy? Like what is it gonna take? Like look around. And it was like, it was a really good intervention. But then it also led to this conversation about happiness, right? And about like whether that is the goal, right? Like feeling kind of tortured and, and feeling like this gap between what you want for your book and your own capabilities. And that never goes away. You just live in this, in this torturous phase. And like, maybe it's about just coming to acceptance with that, rather than striving for happiness. I don't know. But it's still ringing in my ear. What is it gonna take? Lito: It's a great question. Angela: Maybe some projection, I don't know, on my part. I am still working on that novel. It's due at the end or at the beginning of next year. It's gonna come out in 2025. You know, God willing. And... similarly the second novel, I think it depends on your disposition, but I think both of us are very interested in and task ourselves with having real skin in the game with what we right. That means sometimes you got to figure out where you get that skin from. Lito: There's only so much. Angela: Like, if you played yourself for the first book, then it's gonna take a while. And when I think about, like, when I try to count for the years, I don't know I could have done it any quicker. Like, I just don't know. And I don't think that's gonna be the case for every book, but I do think between that first and that second, especially, were you 30? Where were you? I was 30, yeah. And then I was 30, too. I was 30 also when my book came out. You're just a baby. You're just a baby. Lito: Do you fall into the trap of comparing yourself to other people? Well, they wrote a book in two years and I— Justin: (47:07) Yeah, sure. I mean, I also like compare myself to people who took longer like that feels good. That feels good. Angela: Listen, I'm like Deborah Eisenberg. Just a banger every decade. That's it. That's all I owe the world. A banger a decade. Lito: A banger a decade. I like that. I like comparing myself to Amy Clampitt, who wrote her first collection of poetry, like in her 70s or something and had some success. Justin: I generally wish people would slow down. I mean, I get that sometimes there's just like an economic imperative, right? But if you're lucky enough that, I don't know, you get a teaching job and you can slow down, why not slow down, right? Like, I don't know, sometimes I feel like there are a lot of books in this world. And the books that somebody spent a lot of time over, whether or not they are my tastes—I'm just so appreciative of the thoughtfulness that went in. You can feel it, right? That somebody was really considering what they're building versus dashing it off. They should slow down, if they can. Angela: But I also feel like we need both kinds. There are people who I appreciate their books, their kind of time capsules of just like, this is the two years, this is where I was. I think of Yiyun. We need an Yiyun Li and we need an Edward P. Jones. Edward P. Jones, you're gonna get those books when you get the books. And Yiyun Li, every couple years, you're gonna get something that, to me, I still, they still feel like really good books, but they're also just like, this is where she is right here, and I respect it and I appreciate it. Everybody can't be one or the other, you know? Justin: You're right, you're right, you're right. It's much fairer. Annie: She's someone who, I mean, you know, seems to have changed so much even within that time period. And we had her on a couple of episodes ago and yeah, she's just on fire. She's amazing. Justin: (49:06) And people speed up as well, right? Because her first couple of books, there were big gaps. And then same thing with like Marilynne Robinson, right? She had massive gaps between books. And then suddenly it starts to speed up. And they're coming out every year, every two years. Yeah. Annie: It's the mortality. Lito: Well, and life, well, I think lifestyle too, right? Like what you do, how busy you are and what you do out in the world. Like going out and meeting people and being gay in the world, that takes up time. Annie: And your work has had other lives too. I mean, I'm thinking about how We the Animals was adapted to film in that beautiful, intimate portrait. And I know, you know, Angela, you've been working with HBO and some projects as well. I'm just, just wondering if you want to talk about your work in these other media, how it's been, and even thinking about the strikes, right? Like the WGA-SAG strikes and how that has been on the ground too. Angela: Very happy that the strike is over. Solidarity to our SAG-AFTRA brothers and sisters still out there. I passed them on the way here on Sunset. I did honk, wish I was out there today. But I think that for me, it's just like a bonus. Like I, especially now, there's a way that right now writers will say things that are a little snobby like, Oh, I could never be in a writer's room, the group project, man. But like when now that I know so many TV writers living here and I've met so many over the past 146 days on the line, I realized that it is, you just have to be so nimble and agile and you have to also be so not precious about story. But no less smart. A lot of things might end up on TV dumb, but I don't want to blame the writers for that. Now that I really have a real understanding of just how the sausage is made and just how big of like a game of telephone it is—and how much you have to relinquish control because at the end of the day it's like you're making this text, it's literary, but it's also like an instruction manual. It's a completely different way to think about writing. And I don't know how long I live in LA or how many like of those kind of projects I will do but I'm really grateful. And one reason I'm really grateful is because doing those projects and having those years where people thought I wasn't doing anything, but I was actually writing so much and like doing so many revisions. It helped me realize that there is a way that I blame MFAs for making us like feel very siloed. And like, if you're supposed to be a fiction writer, that's the only thing that you do that's like an output that anyone cares about. But it's so new—like, how many screenplays did Joan Didion write? Like James Baldwin wrote screenplays. Before, it was just like, you're writing, you're writing. Like it's all, it all is the job. And I think every time a poet friend of mine like puts out a novel, sends it to me, read, sends it for me to read—first off, they usually are very good. But then also I'm just like, yes, fiction writers, I think, I don't know who did it. I blame graduate programs, but they have put themselves in this small box. Justin: But yeah, I mean, it's like the MFA, a lot of them feel like teacher training programs and that the next step is teaching. But if you don't want to teach the old models, definitely like you just write for TV. Angela: You write for film, you write for magazines, newspapers, you just do the thing. And that has felt very freeing to me, to just see meet more people who are doing that and also to allow myself to do that. Justin (52:49) Yeah, I mean, I really enjoyed the process of having my film—the book made into a film. I think I had an unusual experience with that. Like a lot of times the author is cut out or, you know, is not deferred to in any way, or nobody's inviting you in. I think because it was such a low budget film, and the director is just a really wonderful person who is incredibly collaborative. He wanted me involved in every single part of it, and so I loved that. I think, I don't know, I think I might wanna adapt Blackouts for a play. I've been thinking about it lately. Angela: You should. I mean, in so many ways, it is kind of like a two-hander. Yeah. I could see it. Yeah. Justin: A two-hander. Look at you ready to lingo. No, that's some biz lingo. Lito: That's going to be the title of this podcast. It's a two-hander. How has art shaped your friendship? And I mean, art, like other genres, we've talked about getting out of the box of fiction, but what movies or art or music do you love to talk about or do you just talk about everything or anything that you're watching and how have other genres affected your work? Like, do you listen to music? Are you influenced by visual art? Angela: You wanna talk about things you watch on television? You ready to come out in that manner? Justin: No. Lito: You watch lots of TV? No. Are you a Housewives person? You're a Housewives watcher, aren't you? Justin: Housewives is too highbrow for me. I have like a…I have a secret fetish that is mine. Angela: You have to keep some things for yourself. Justin: Yes. But it's just like, that's how I turn my brain off when my brain needs to be turned off. Annie: I will wait another decade for that story. Justin: I also like culture and high art as well. You write about art a lot. You do profiles. Angela: I do. I wish I did it more. It's just everything, you know, takes time. I think for me, like when I think about—I just am learning different ways to make a life out of, you know, out of your mind and out of art. And one thing that I've learned when I talk to, like visual artists, particularly, is this idea—I think poets also have this—but fiction writers, a friend of mine actually, a poet, recently asked me, like, how does a fiction writer get a practice, like a practice of writing? Practicing their craft in a way that like a visual artist, you know, they go to the studio practice or poet might have a practice. And I don't believe necessarily that sitting down to write every, you know, three hours every day is the same thing. Because like if you don't know what you're writing, but I really do think that practice is more grounded in reading. Justin: And reading, I think reading literature for sure, but also reading the world, right? And that's what you do when you go to an exhibit or you go to a museum or you go to a concert or whatever, right, you're like reading, you know, and you're reading the experience, you're reading for other things. Lito: Is there anything you're both fans of that you both talk about a lot? Any artists or musicians or movies? Justin (56:26) You know, I think that we have some lowbrow sharing tastes. But I think that our highbrow, I don't know. We don't talk a lot about our pursuant— I think I'm into a lot of, like when I was looking at, when I was putting together Blackouts, I was looking at a lot of archival photos and like the photos of Carl Van Vechten, I just, I'm obsessed with… I've been spending a lot of time with them, thinking about him and his practice. I think that, you know, I like all kinds of stuff. I'm like a whatever, what's that horrible term? Culture vulture? Angela: I don't think that's what you wanna say. But I know what you mean, yeah. Justin: Yeah, I am democratic in my tastes. I'm just like, I like everything. We don't have a lot of shared tastes, I don't think. Angela: Um... No? Justine: No. Annie: I sort of love that. I mean, it, um, the friendship, belies, that, you know, it's only a bonus in that way. I think Lito and I also have very different tastes. There's something kind of lovely about that. Lito: I remember Annie making fun of me for not being hardcore enough in my taste in hip-hop. Annie: I guess we're putting our dirt out there too. Lito: We'll be right back with the Lightning Round. Annie: Ooh, Lightning Round. Annie: (58:12) Thank you both for talking with us today. This was really wonderful. We really feel the honesty and warmth in your friendship and we're so appreciative that you're sharing that with us today and with all of our LitFriends. We're excited for both your books and we're so grateful you spent the last hour with us. Angela: That was a pleasure. Justin: Thank you. Lito: All right, we're gonna we— wrap up the podcast with a Lightning Round, just a few questions. We will ask the question and then I guess we'll do it this way. When I ask the question, Angela, you can answer. And when Annie asks the question, Justin, you answer first. Sorry, first answer first. You're both going to answer the question. What is your first memory? Angela: My sister roller skating through sprinklers and falling and hitting her head. Justin: I literally have no idea. I, yeah, I don't know. It's a blackout. Angela: How many times have you said that? Lito: Very on brand. Angela: You've had a long book tour. Justin: I'm practicing. Annie: Who or what broke your heart first? Angela: Is it too deep to say my daddy? I know. Justin: I was going to say my daddy. Angela: That's why we're friends. Justin: I know. It's so sad. Angela: (59:37) Daddy issues. Lito: Who would you want to be lit friends with from any time in history? Angela: Toni Morrison. Justin: Yeah, maybe Manuel Puig. He seemed really cap and hilarious. And also a brilliant genius. Angela: I need Toni Morrison to tell me how to raise my child. And to still write books. Someone help me. Annie: What would you like to see your lit friend make or create next, maybe something collaborative or something different or a story they haven't told yet? Justin: I mean, I think I would love to see you actually write something kind of ekphrastic. Like I'd love to see you write about art. I love when you write about art. I love your thoughts about art and art makers. So maybe, like, a collection of essays about culture. I'd love that. Angela: Besides this two-handed, this play, which I would love for you to write. Maybe there's more, I mean, there's more voices in the book than two, though. So it doesn't have to be. Justin is a poet. I have said this since the beginning. I'm ready for this collection. Justin: Never occurred to me in my life. Angela: That is not true. Justin: Well, writing a collection. Angela: Okay, well, I would love for you to write a collection of poetry. Justin: Maybe I will. Maybe you just gave me permission, as the children say. Angela: Mm-hmm. I know. Lito: If you could give any gift to your LitFriend without limitations, what would you give them? Angela: I would give him a house with a yard and a pool. Justin: That's what I want. Angela: In a city he wants to live in. That's the key. Lito: That's the hard part. Justin: (01:01:35) Um, I would give Angela time to be with her thoughts and her craft. I guess what does that involve? Angela: This is because I call myself a busy mom all the time. Justin: You are a busy mom. Angela: (01:02:08) Thank you, that's a nice gift. Time is the best. Justin: I mean, it's not as good as a house with a pool. Angela: I know, because I can use my time as wisely as possible and yet—no pool. Lito: Well, that's our show. Annie & Lito: Happy Friendsgiving! Annie: Thanks for joining us, Lit Fam. Lito: We'll be back next week with our guests, Lucy Corin and Deb Olin Unferth. Annie: Find us on all your socials @LitFriendsPodcast. Annie: I'm Annie Liontas. Lito: And I'm Lito Velázquez. Annie: Thank you to our production squad. Our show is edited by Justin Hamilton. Lito: Our logo was designed by Sam Schlenker. Annie: Lizette Saldaña is our marketing director. Lito: Our theme song was written and produced by Robert Maresca. Annie: And special thanks to our show producer, Toula Nuñez. This was LitFriends, Episode One.
Episode Summary: In Episode 152 of the Aerospace Advantage, Commander Conversation: The Future of French Airpower, John “Slick” Baum explores the future of fighter aviation with Maj Gen Jean-Luc Moritz, head of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program for the French Air and Space Force. The FCAS is a next-generation fighter aircraft and the associated set of collaborative systems that France, Germany, and Spain are developing to replace types currently in service, like the Rafale, Typhoon, and Hornet. The U.S. Air Force has its Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD)—this is one of the European equivalents. The air superiority mission is critical for achieving success in modern warfare. Anyone who doubts the need for air superiority can see what has happened in Ukraine. Reverting to WWI-like trench warfare, with neither side controlling the sky, is beyond brutal. No one wins fighting like that, which is why it's crucial to constantly push the state of the art with new design concepts, technologies, and employment concepts when it comes to next-generation fighter aircraft and associated systems. Join us to learn more from one of the key allied leaders charting the future of this crucial mission. Credits: Host: John "Slick" Baum, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Maj Gen Jean-Luc Moritz, Future Combat Air System Operational Project Director, French Air & Space Force Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #France #Europe #Airpower Thank you for your continued support!
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Powell and the Fed have released their plan for where they believe rates will be at the end of this year (2023), 2024, and even 2025. Here are three things you should keep in mind...1️⃣ Nuances Matter: It's crucial to dig deeper and understand the nuances behind headlines. The recent statement from the Fed, as interpreted from the dot plot, reveals a projected gradual decrease in interest rates over the next few years. However, historical trends show that the dot plot has often been detached from reality, questioning its validity.2️⃣ Forecast Uncertainty: Trying to predict interest rates can be akin to throwing darts in the dark. Even the Federal Reserve officials provide their projections, which may not align with the actual course of the economy. It's important to consider various factors and expert opinions while making financial decisions.3️⃣ Reverting to the Mean: Looking at the bigger picture, we can anticipate a reversion to the mean when it comes to interest rates. Historically, we have experienced both periods of high and low rates. While predicting the exact mean is challenging, it's reasonable to expect a gradual shift towards a middle ground, avoiding both overly restrictive and excessively accommodative interest rate policies. LEAVE A REVIEW if you liked this episode!! Keep up with the podcast! Follow us on Apple, Stitcher, Google, and other podcast streaming platforms. To learn more, visit us at https://invictusmultifamily.com/. **Want to learn more about investing with us?** We'd love to learn more about you and your investment goals. Please fill out this form and let's schedule a call: https://invictusmultifamily.com/contact/ **Let's Connect On Social Media!** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/11681388/admin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InvictusMultifamily YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Lc0ctX
Today we're joined again by Jinger Duggar Vuolo, author of "Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear," and Jeremy Vuolo to discuss their theology deep dive into Bill Gothard's teachings and how Jinger found herself in gospel truth. In her new book, Jinger shares her theological journey from following a fundamentalist leader to finding freedom in Christ. We discuss the immediate response to the book and some criticisms she has faced because of it. Jeremy shares how his upbringing shaped their theology after they met, and we talk about their study of the Duggars' traditional belief system and Jinger's realization that this theology was not entirely biblical. We also discuss Jinger's brother Josh, who is currently in prison, and how his actions, as well as the media portrayal of Christianity as a whole because of his actions, led Jinger and Jeremy to speak out for the true gospel. We also look at the lies spread about Jessa Duggar Seewald's miscarriage a few weeks ago, which many anti-Christian news sources claimed was an abortion. How do these lies affect Jinger, and how do Jinger and Jeremy cope with this media scrutiny? --- Timecodes: (01:26) Interview begins / response to book (05:40) Jeremy's background & thoughts on TLC show (09:14) Theological differences (14:35) Bill Gothard's teachings (27:44) Marrying Jeremy and scrutiny (30:06) Josh Duggar & real Christianity (42:06) Jessa Duggar Seewald's miscarriage & media lies (45:40) Motherhood (48:30) Reverting to old theology (52:55) Advice for those confronting their theology (58:33) Giveaway winners! --- Today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers — change the way you shop for meat today by visiting GoodRanchers.com/ALLIE and use promo code 'ALLIE' for $20 off your first order. Subscribe in March and you can get free bacon for a year. Also this month, you can potentially win over $2000 in free meat (free meat for a year!) by filling out your March Meatness bracket at goodranchers.com/march. Patriot Mobile — go to PatriotMobile.com/ALLIE or call 878-PATRIOT and use promo code 'ALLIE' to get free activation! --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 745 | Life as a Duggar & Letting Go of Legalism | Guest: Jinger Duggar Vuolo https://apple.co/3zgYosB Ep 176 | Jeremy Vuolo https://apple.co/3KbcxxM Ep 762 | No, Jessa Duggar Seewald Did Not Have an Abortion https://apple.co/3njxa1X --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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