Podcasts about right question

This month of learning is sponsored by our dear friends Matt and Mollie Landes of Riverdale for the neshama of Dovid Yehonatan ben Yitzchak Yehuda.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we speak with Professors Elisheva Carlebach and Debra Kaplan, scholars of early modern Jewish history, about women's religious, social, and communal roles in early modern Jewish life.In this episode we discuss:How have women's prayer and shul-going habits changed over time? When did the women's chevra kadisha become a Jewish institution? How did Jewish emancipation alter the structure of Jewish life and its implications for women? Tune in for a conversation about how women shaped—and were shaped by—the structures of the early modern kehillah.Interview begins at 9:13.Elisheva Carlebach is the Salo Wittmayer Baron Professor of Jewish History, Culture, and Society at Columbia University and Director of its Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies. A specialist in Early Modern European Jewish history, her work explores Jewish–Christian relations, religious dissent, conversion, messianism, and communal life. She is the award-winning author of The Pursuit of Heresy, Divided Souls, and Palaces of Time, and has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities and honors including Columbia's Lenfest Distinguished Faculty Award.Debra Kaplan teaches early modern Jewish history at Bar-Ilan University. A social historian, she is the author of Beyond Expulsion (2011) and The Patrons and their Poor (University of Pennsylvania 2020; winner of the Rosl und Paul Arnsberg-Preis).References:“Notes Toward Finding the Right Question” by Cynthia OzickA Woman Is Responsible for Everything: Jewish Women in Early Modern Europe by Debra Kaplan and Elisheva CarlebachWomen and the Messianic Heresy of Sabbatai Zevi, 1666 - 1816 by Ada Rapoport-AlbertMothers and Children: Jewish Family Life in Medieval Europe by Elisheva BaumgartenComing of Age in Medieval Egypt: Female Adolescence, Jewish Law, and Ordinary Culture by Eve KrakowskiFor more 18Forty:NEWSLETTER: 18forty.org/joinCALL: (212) 582-1840EMAIL: info@18forty.orgWEBSITE: 18forty.orgIG: @18fortyX: @18_fortyWhatsApp: join hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

I recently heard a theologian say that he has stopped trying to discern whether people he meets and knows are believers by asking them, “Are you saved?” Instead, he asks them this question: “Is Christ living in you?” He explained this switch by saying that many people today look back on a particular church service or camp experience where they raised their hand or went forward at the invitation to commit their lives to Christ. Sadly, while they no longer pursue a relationship with Christ, they believe that they are indeed Christians. Rather than falling on the good soil we read about in the Parable of the Sower, these are seeds that have fallen on the stony soil where the initial joy fades quickly and withers under pressure. This distinction should drive us to nurture our kids into understanding that the Christian life is not captured in a momentary decision, but is marked by a life of sanctification, where every square inch of their lives is lived with gratitude to the glory of God!

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & CEO Eric Ritchie is joined by Chris Horn, Regional Manager of Sargent's Piedmont Triad Region, for an in-depth check-in on how the region continues to grow and establish itself. Eric and Chris discuss what it takes to build a new region from the ground up, focusing on culture, leadership, and long-term investment in people. Chris shares how the team has expanded from 13 to nearly 50 employees in just two years, the critical role of mentorship and support from Sargent's broader network, and the importance of “doing the right thing” as they strengthen relationships. The conversation also explores the booming opportunities in North Carolina and how Sargent's steady, people-first approach is setting the region up for long-term success.If you liked this week's episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sargent website. https://sargent.us/apply/If you have an episode suggestion, please send your idea to:sbennage@sargent.us

In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we break down one of the most overlooked success principles in business and life—the power of asking the right question. Paul shares how, as a detective, one bad question could derail an entire case—and how the same principle applies to entrepreneurship. Too many people chase quick answers when what they really need is a better question. The moment you shift your focus from “How do I make money fast?” to “How do I build something that pays me long-term?” your entire trajectory changes.

This week on the show I expand on the topic of utilizing LLM's and AI within automotive diagnostics after conversations with people based on last weeks episode. I talk about the value of prompting (asking the right question the right way) and also how being an expert in a particular topic makes the utility of these tools significantly better. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- STmobilediag@gmail.comPlease make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/    

This episode started with a reel:  Two pastors, loud and confident, claiming they were standing in the footsteps of Jesus by resisting culture and government control. And while I disagreed with their message, something deeper stirred in me. Because I've heard that same level of certainty on the other side too, in the progressive voices I often align with. And honestly? I've heard it in myself. So the question that kept echoing wasn't just “Who's right?” it was “Is that even the right question anymore?” In this episode, I explore the danger of certainty, the ways we all use scripture to back ourselves up, and the spiritual cost of needing to always be right. But more than that, I ask: Is any of this moving us closer to something good? Something more free, more human, more like Jesus? If this episode meant something to you, I'd love it if you'd take a second to like, subscribe, and leave a review, it really helps more people find the show. If you would like to reach out to me you can drop me a line at clemenzwithaz@gmail.com or drop a DM at the clemenz with a "Z" instagram page.   You can head over to https://gofund.me/7ebb0524 every bit helps. And if you're looking for more reflection, honesty, and spiritual wrestling, check out my Substack: Devotionals for the Deconstructing & Disillusioned, it's a space for people who still have soul, but no longer fit in the boxes they were handed. Thanks for being here.

Daily Dad Jokes (01 Sep 2025) The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Interested in Business and Finance news? Then listen to our sister show: The Daily Business and Finance Show. Check out the website here or search "Daily Business and Finance Show" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: Right-Question-7476, GiborDesign, VordovKolnir, Funk_Dunker, Society_Academic, in_kent, dragonslumber, WanttoandWill, HarpyGravey, LaughDaddyMedia, HarpyGravey, Longjumping_Glass157, shane373, , ilikesidehugs, xXTheMagicTurdXx, 22Drejm, dustaknuckz, ManMadeOfMistakes, dustaknuckz, TomahawkA5 Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Dad Jokes (01 Sep 2025) The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view! Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humor to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe! Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app. Interested in Business and Finance news? Then listen to our sister show: The Daily Business and Finance Show. Check out the website here or search "Daily Business and Finance Show" in your podcast app. Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes. Joke credits: Right-Question-7476, GiborDesign, VordovKolnir, Funk_Dunker, Society_Academic, in_kent, dragonslumber, WanttoandWill, HarpyGravey, LaughDaddyMedia, HarpyGravey, Longjumping_Glass157, shane373, , ilikesidehugs, xXTheMagicTurdXx, 22Drejm, dustaknuckz, ManMadeOfMistakes, dustaknuckz, TomahawkA5 Subscribe to this podcast via: iHeartMedia Spotify iTunes Google Podcasts YouTube Channel Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok Discord Interested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.com Produced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a quiet invitation to pause and reflect on the questions we bring before God. Sometimes, the issue isn't whether God is answering—it's whether we're asking the right questions in the first place.Rather than chasing answers that fit our plans, this reflection points to the wisdom of aligning with God's way. His way often challenges our assumptions, stretches our patience, and reorders our priorities—but it always leads to life, peace, and purpose.Doing things God's way may not always look like progress in the eyes of the world, but it is the surest path to lasting fruit. When we shift our prayers from "Why is this happening?" to "What are You teaching me?" or "How can I honor You in this?" we begin to see that God's way is not just right—it's best.

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In this episode, CJ Miller explores key insights from Michèle Cassou's book Point Zero: Creativity Without Limits. He discusses her powerful approach to overcoming creative blocks by asking the right question—a question rooted in the specific fear or resistance at hand. For example: “What would happen if I didn't care whether this painting sold or not?”CJ shares a personal story about working on a new circular painting. Feeling stuck in one section, he realized his block stemmed from a fear of losing something he found interesting. When he asked himself, “What would happen if I didn't care if I lost this shape?” the resistance lifted, and creative flow returned.He also reflects on Cassou's concept of “Point Zero,” her version of what he calls “being in the Gap.” She identifies three inner dragons that often block creativity: the Dragon of Product, the Dragon of Meaning, and the Dragon of Control. CJ explains these dragons and how they manifest in both art-making and everyday life.As he prepares for a break in July, CJ invites listeners to embrace their own pause—and be willing to spend some time in the Gap this summer.Want to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.com. His retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your Creative Intelligence and express your true artistic voice. You can also find his upcoming schedule there, and his book, The Spiritual Artist, is available on Amazon.

In this episode, we explore why getting organized often has less to do with stuff—and more to do with the questions we're asking ourselves. Whether it's searching on Google, using ChatGPT, or trying to help a loved one decide what to keep, progress depends on how we frame the problem. We talk about the subtle power of shifting from judgment-based questions to curiosity-led ones, and how asking better questions can unlock momentum in our organizing, decluttering, and downsizing journeys.In this episode, we talk about:Why vague or emotionally loaded questions can keep us stuckHow search engines and AI tools like ChatGPT reflect the power of well-worded questionsA practical framework to rephrase common organizing questions for better clarity and actionMentioned in this episode:A “Question Makeover” cheat sheet for reframing stuck points during organizingReal-world examples of how better questions lead to faster decluttering decisionsA free download: Better Questions to Ask When You're StuckReview full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President Eric Ritchie welcomes CFO Marcie Martelle and COO Brian Emmons from fellow Maine‑based ESOP T Buck Construction for a behind‑the‑scenes chat about what it really takes to build—and sustain—an employee‑owned company. From the legacy of founder Terry Buck and T Buck's 2020 transition to 100% employee ownership to the day‑to‑day challenges of educating crews, growing valuations, and planning leadership succession, the conversation is packed with practical lessons and honest reflections that mirror Sargent's own 12‑year ESOP journey.If you liked this week's episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sargent website. https://sargent.us/apply/If you have an episode suggestion, please send your idea to:sbennage@sargent.us

In this episode, I explore the concrete takeaways from The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett. These aren't abstract ideals—they're raw, lived-in lessons. From why your mind and body are your first foundation, to how meaningful questions shape behaviour, this reflection dives deep into the book's most impactful ideas and challenges conventional wisdom around leadership, communication, and culture.(00:00) - Introduction to Learnings(00:35) - Core Values from the Introduction(01:18) - Less is More: Precision in Conversation(02:02) - Law 1: Fill Your Buckets in the Right Order(03:00) - Behavioural Psychology: The Power of the Right Question(04:33) - Law 9: Warren Buffett's “Last Car” Analogy(06:05) - Law 10: Normality is Ignored, Absurdity Sells(07:22) - Law 11: Semantic Satiation Explained(08:23) - Law 14: Friction Creates Value(09:47) - Law 29: Building Company Culture with Intention(11:29) - Law 32: Treat People Differently, Not Equally(12:40) - Final Reflections & Send-OffConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastsValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast

Why is Ecclesiastes in the Bible? What role does it play in my Christian discipleship?

Sometimes the miracles we need most don't come with lightning or loud voices—they happen in everyday moments. In this message from 2 Kings 6, we see how God meets ordinary people in ordinary situations with extraordinary grace.

Our guest in this episode is Debra Eckerling, a joyful goal strategist, award-winning author, and mastermind behind the DEB Method for simplified goal setting. Deb's mission is to make goal pursuit contagious and fun, inspiring everyone to move toward what truly lights them up by connecting their goals to genuine passion. In her lively chat with host Jürgen Strauss, Deb shares her contagious enthusiasm for creating an authentic roadmap to success—one that begins with self-awareness, celebrates every win, and leans into the magic of community.Key points discussed include:* Building Goals on Authentic Passion: Deb emphasizes that meaningful goals must stem from self-discovery, not “shoulds”—what excites you is what sustains you!* Celebrating Wins to Fuel Motivation: She encourages daily recognition of even small achievements, using a “win list” to keep momentum sparkly and strong.* Harnessing Community & Boundaries: Deb champions networking as a source of mutual delight and support, while also gracefully setting boundaries to stay mission-aligned.This episode is a delightful boost for anyone craving more joy, clarity, and connection on their goal-getting journey!Listen to the podcast to find out more.Show Notes From This Episode with Debra Eckerling, The DEB MethodIgniting Joyful Goal Setting: The Deb Eckerling ApproachToday, I'm delighted to dive into a radiant conversation with Debra Eckerling, goal strategist, workshop leader, and author on a mission to make goal setting as joyful and contagious as laughter. From the get-go, Deb's energy simply bubbles over, transforming what many might consider a dry subject into a dynamic, celebratory experience. It's this passion that underpins her signature DEB Method—a method rooted in simplicity, authenticity, and genuine joy.Deb believes that setting and getting goals shouldn't feel like another chore on the to-do list. Instead, it ought to invigorate us, spark creativity, and become a party everyone wants to attend. By infusing goal setting with enthusiasm and a sense of celebration, Deb empowers others to find delight and meaning in each step toward their dreams.The Foundation of Authentic Goals: Knowing What You WantOne of Deb's core beliefs is that successful goal setting starts with true self-awareness. She observes that all too often, people pursue goals that aren't genuinely theirs—falling into the “shoulds” handed down by others or dictated by circumstance. As she wisely puts it: “You can't get what you want unless you know what that is.” This insight, though deceptively simple, lies at the heart of her philosophy.Deb shares how, both in her own journey and in her coaching and workshops, she's seen people transform simply by reconnecting with what brings them joy. She encourages us to pause, reflect, and ask ourselves not what others expect us to do, but what genuinely lights us up from within. This intentional approach lays the groundwork for goals that are rooted in authenticity—goals that inspire commitment and create lasting fulfillment.Transforming Obligations into OpportunitiesWhat about those times when you're stuck in a job or obligation that isn't your passion? Deb offers a gentle, practical perspective. Not everyone can immediately leap away from the day-to-day things that don't light them up, and she's quick to acknowledge the realities—bills, families, and the necessities of life. But even within these constraints, there's space for joy.Deb proposes finding “a hit of joy” on the side, whether that's a creative project, a side hustle, or simply an activity that brings happiness. By letting these joyful pursuits fuel your spirit, you bring lightness into all areas of your life. Sometimes, these passion projects might even become a pathway to something bigger, but at the very least, they help make the less exciting responsibilities a bit more palatable.Building Your North Star: The DEB Method UnpackedAt the center of Deb's approach is her namesake DEB Method—Determine your mission, Explore your options, Brainstorm your path. The process begins with self-exploration, inviting you to visualize the life you want and craft both current and future bios, shaping your direction with clarity and intention. As Deb illustrates, this isn't just about dreamy thinking—it's about building a foundation, a “North Star,” that keeps your actions anchored and purposeful.The next steps encourage curiosity and creativity: exploring your options and then brainstorming the actionable steps to get there. By breaking down even big, ambitious goals into tangible, joyful pieces, Deb removes the intimidation and opens the door to real progress. It's a framework that honors both vision and practicality, always guided by what lights you up.Boundaries and Saying Yes to YourselfOf course, following your true path also means learning to say “no”—sometimes a gentle “not now”—to opportunities that don't align with your goals or mission. Deb's approach to boundaries is compassionate and generous: every “no” to something that isn't a fit is a “yes” to yourself and an invitation for someone else to shine in that space.She offers practical scripts and encouragement to help you navigate these choices without guilt or fear of missing out. By trusting your North Star, you make space for the opportunities that truly resonate, while giving others the gift of stepping into their own “yes.” It's about honoring yourself and your journey—without closing doors or burning bridges.Celebrating Wins and Fueling MotivationDeb is a champion of celebration, weaving it into every step of the goal-getting journey. She reminds us that too often, we get caught up in the slog of progress, forgetting to honor the moments of achievement along the way. Whether it's a tiny step forward or a major milestone, celebrating wins infuses you with the motivation to keep going.Her suggestion to keep a daily “win list” is deceptively powerful. Writing down one to three things you accomplished each day—even if it's just “I made it through”—builds an archive of positivity and progress. When doubt or fatigue creeps in, that list becomes a wellspring of encouragement, a reminder that you are, indeed, moving forward.From Passion to Action: Embracing Community and Moving ForwardFinally, no one achieves their dreams in isolation. Deb celebrates the magic of community—whether it's through goal groups, masterminds, or informal support networks. Sharing your wins, articulating your needs, and enthusiastically supporting others build an environment where success is magnetic and contagious.In Deb's world, action is iterative, fueled by passion and uplifted by others. She urges us to gift ourselves the time to discover what makes us unique, turn that spark into practical steps, and seek out the company of those who will cheer us on. After all, we are all part of a bigger ecosystem of possibility—and when we help one another rise, everyone wins.Conclusion: Your Invitation to Celebrate and ActDebra Eckerling's approach to goal setting is a vibrant invitation: bring more joy, authenticity, and connection into your journey. Start your own win list today. Write down those small victories. Reflect on what truly lights you up. And remember, whether you're taking your very first step or well on your way, celebrating your wins and building supportive connections will propel you forward. Let's make goal setting a party we all want to attend—one filled with laughter, passion, and purpose. Your goals are yours to discover and achieve. Keep moving, keep celebrating, and let your light shine!The Buzz - Our Innovation RoundHere are Deb's answers to the questions of our innovation round. Listen to the conversation to get the full scoop.* No. 1 thing to be more innovative – Listen to your inner voice because you already know the answers—you just need to ask yourself the right questions.* Best thing for new ideas – Engage in activities like cooking or having conversations, as they allow your mind to wander and help generate creative ideas.* Favourite resource – Tap into your community and network, asking questions and allowing others the opportunity to help you as a shared gift.* Keep project/client on track – Set realistic deadlines while respecting your own calendar, making appointments with yourself and treating them as commitments just like those with others.* Differentiate – Reflect through journaling or ask others what makes you unique, then fully own and enthusiastically lean into that quality.ActionDeb encourages you to start a daily win list. Each day, take a minute to write down one, two, or three things you accomplished or that went well—then refer back to your list whenever you need motivation or a reminder of your progress.Reach OutYou can reach out and thank Deb by connecting with her on social media at @thedebmethod everywhere, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. You can also visit her website to learn more about her books, podcasts, and the Deb Method, or email her directly at deb@thedebmethod.com. For recaps of her Goal Chat sessions and to subscribe, visit thedebmethod.com/blog.Links:* Website - the DEB METHODⓇ for Goal Setting Simplified* LinkedIn* Facebook* Instagram - @thedebmethod* Writer: Jewish Journal, First for Women, Woman's World* Podcast, Taste Buds with Deb* Host, GoalChatLive/GoalChatBooks* 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal Getting , Debra Eckerling* Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals, Debra EckerlingCool Things About Deb* She's a Master Connector Who Makes Networking Feel Like a Party, Not a Chore.Debra doesn't just network—she creates spaces where strangers become collaborators and friends, often through playful “faux show” formats and spontaneous meet-and-greets. She's the kind of person who can turn a random introduction into a lifelong partnership, and she genuinely delights in seeing others connect.* Her Superpower Is Asking the Right Question at the Right Moment.Debra has an uncanny knack for zeroing in on what someone really wants or needs—sometimes in just a few minutes. She's the friend who'll ask you a question that makes you rethink your whole approach, and she does it with warmth and curiosity, never judgement.* She's a Foodie at Heart and Brings That Joy to Her Work.From her “Taste Buds with Deb” podcast to her use of food metaphors in goal-setting, Debra infuses her professional life with a love of food, flavor, and shared meals. She sees food as a way to build community and spark conversation, making her approach to business refreshingly human.* She's a Serial Celebrator—Big Wins, Small Wins, All the Wins.Debra doesn't wait for the “big moment” to celebrate. She's a champion of recognising progress, no matter how small, and encourages others to do the same. Her energy for celebration is infectious and helps people stay motivated and positive.* She's Unapologetically Herself—Late-Night Worker, Early-Morning Conversationalist, and Always Up for a Chat.Whether it's working late after her live shows or jumping on a call at odd hours, Debra's flexibility and zest for conversation make her stand out. She's approachable, adaptable, and always ready to connect, no matter the time zone.Imagine being a part of a select community where you not only have access to our amazing podcast guests, but you also get a chance to transform your marketing and podcast into a growth engine with a human-centered, relationship-focused approach.That's exactly what you'll get when you join the Flywheel Nation Community.Tap into the collective wisdom of high-impact achievers, gain exclusive access to resources, and expand your network in our vibrant community.Experience accelerated growth, breakthrough insights, and powerful connections to elevate your business.ACT NOW – secure your spot and transform your journey today! Visit innovabiz.co/flywheel and get ready to experience the power of transformation.Video This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit innovabiz.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I share a conversation that really stood out—a 14-year-old player reached out to me directly, signed up for Anytime Soccer Training on his own, and started doing the work. What impressed me even more was his question: “Is it okay to take a rest day?”That simple question sparked this episode. We talk about why rest is not only okay—but necessary—and how it fits into long-term development. I also revisit a core message from an earlier episode:"Goals are what you want. Standards are what you do daily."We dive into why it's tough to motivate someone without a growth mindset, but also why it's equally hard to discourage someone who has one. I walk through how I use this mindset at home with my own sons and how we structure their weekly training—including a breakdown of how much time they spend using Anytime.Whether you're a parent, coach, or player—this episode will help you rethink the balance between effort, rest, and smart training.https://anytime-soccer.com/

If you've ever felt lost, stuck, or like you're waiting for a sign—this episode is for you. Let's talk about meditation, self-reflection, taking action before you feel ready, and why the scariest things in life often lead to the biggest breakthroughs.I used to wake up every morning with this nagging feeling—What am I even doing with my life? I thought purpose was something you just found, like a missing puzzle piece, but I was wrong. Purpose isn't something waiting for you—it's something you create.In this episode, I open up about my own messy, beautiful journey of self-discovery. It wasn't one big moment of clarity but a series of small steps—sitting in stillness, journaling through confusion, pushing myself outside my comfort zone, and even booking trips to places I'd never been, hoping the answers were somewhere out there. Spoiler alert: they weren't. They were inside me all along.✨ Your purpose is closer than you think.00:00 Discovering Life's Purpose02:48 Tools for Clarity and Self-Discovery06:12 Embracing New Experiences and Growth09:06 Traveling for Insight and UnderstandingMORE FROM STORMY

Today, I'm reacting to a post from our Anytime Soccer Training and Youth Soccer Coaching Facebook groups about prioritizing winning over development. I've discussed this before, but let's dive into it again. The post claims the "winning vs. development" debate is a global issue—even at top academies. Here's the thing: this whole debate is oversimplified. There's much more going on than just winning vs. development. Let's dig in! Facebook Post

In this episode, Shintaro and Peter tackle one of the most frequently asked questions in the martial arts world: "What am I doing wrong?" Drawing from personal experiences and examples, they explore the critical importance of context and detail in asking meaningful questions. Shintaro shares insights from recent seminars and how asking well-formed questions is essential for receiving practical and actionable advice. Peter connects these lessons to research and problem-solving in other fields, emphasizing the concept of the "XY problem." Whether you're a judo practitioner or just curious about effective communication, this episode provides valuable tips for better learning and teaching strategies. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:47) Why "What Am I Doing Wrong?" Is Hard to Answer (00:01:54) Peter's Specific Problem with a Lefty Judo Player (00:03:45) The Importance of Context in Questions (00:05:20) The XY Problem and Its Relevance to Judo (00:13:55) A Real-life Example of a Good Question (00:16:55) The Role of Self-Study Before Asking for Help (00:20:00) Insights from Seminar Experiences (00:24:12) Utilizing Peer Knowledge for Growth

Instead of asking "Who deserves my love" (including whether I deserve to love me), a better question might be "How can I love today?" Sign up for weekly relationship tips here.

Today we're talking about Arctic Eggs by The Water Museum! A game about making eggs and questioning what all this means. Get Arctic Eggs on Steam.---Discussed in the episodeIn the frying pan with the creator of Arctic Eggs---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by Chase Allhart---Timecodes:(00:00) - Be funny! Now!! (01:29) - Arctic Eggs is the game we played (02:18) - What is Arctic Eggs? (08:53) - Oops, too many eggs (09:38) - Are there even spoilers for this one? (11:03) - Constraints, cool right? (16:35) - Recurring eggs | SPOILERS (26:27) - What is actually going on? | SPOILERS (29:55) - Port dad | SPOILERS (35:22) - The Prison | SPOILERS (39:19) - The Saint of Six Stomachs | SPOILERS (45:33) - Chase's Big Takeaway (47:54) - AJ's Big Takeaway (52:04) - Outro  

Can I be a Christian and be or do ...? To all of these questions I would say, you are asking the wrong question. The question is entirely about self, and when we come to Christ, self-dies. We took off self and put on Christ. It is not even we who live anymore, but Christ who lives in us. See Galatians 2:20. Our desire now is Christ, and all things submitted to Him. We are going to read a passage that speaks so clearly to this question, to the Church today, the believer today, because nothing happening today is new, and God has answered. Look with me at 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8.

Message from Adam Fix on September 15, 2024

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3260: Ingrid Y Helander explains why asking "Why?" during moments of anxiety can be counterproductive, leading to more stress and negative self-beliefs. Instead, she suggests a mindful approach by acknowledging the body's sensations with curiosity using "Hmmmm," fostering a more effective way to manage anxiety. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/dont-ask-why-how-to-ask-the-right-question-when-youre-anxious/ Quotes to ponder: "When you ask 'Why?' without first acknowledging the feeling of your body's nervous system, you can get easily trapped in an anxiety loop that has no end." "Anxiety is an activation of your nervous system based upon receiving a cue of danger. In other words, it's a body feeling." "A simple 'Hmmmm' is a great place to start." Episode references: Lynne Twist: https://soulofmoney.org/about-lynne-twist Shefali Tsabary: https://www.drshefali.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3260: Ingrid Y Helander explains why asking "Why?" during moments of anxiety can be counterproductive, leading to more stress and negative self-beliefs. Instead, she suggests a mindful approach by acknowledging the body's sensations with curiosity using "Hmmmm," fostering a more effective way to manage anxiety. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/dont-ask-why-how-to-ask-the-right-question-when-youre-anxious/ Quotes to ponder: "When you ask 'Why?' without first acknowledging the feeling of your body's nervous system, you can get easily trapped in an anxiety loop that has no end." "Anxiety is an activation of your nervous system based upon receiving a cue of danger. In other words, it's a body feeling." "A simple 'Hmmmm' is a great place to start." Episode references: Lynne Twist: https://soulofmoney.org/about-lynne-twist Shefali Tsabary: https://www.drshefali.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3260: Ingrid Y Helander explains why asking "Why?" during moments of anxiety can be counterproductive, leading to more stress and negative self-beliefs. Instead, she suggests a mindful approach by acknowledging the body's sensations with curiosity using "Hmmmm," fostering a more effective way to manage anxiety. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/dont-ask-why-how-to-ask-the-right-question-when-youre-anxious/ Quotes to ponder: "When you ask 'Why?' without first acknowledging the feeling of your body's nervous system, you can get easily trapped in an anxiety loop that has no end." "Anxiety is an activation of your nervous system based upon receiving a cue of danger. In other words, it's a body feeling." "A simple 'Hmmmm' is a great place to start." Episode references: Lynne Twist: https://soulofmoney.org/about-lynne-twist Shefali Tsabary: https://www.drshefali.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What we're really looking for in a provider is the best value.  And there are two different components to value - results and cost.After all, if we don't get the results we're looking for, it doesn't matter how low the cost is.Results in this context are about 1) getting better and 2) staying better.  With pelvic rehab, we know what quality care looks like:Full hour with the specialist, not shortened appointments, working with an aide or student, or just being watched doing exercises.Internal + external treatment at every appointment, not someone only able to treat one or the other.Hands-on, practical treatment and not doing biofeedback or Kegels."Finding the why" for lasting relief, not temporary symptom reduction.Cost is about how much the service charges.  We often assume that a place that 'takes my insurance' is less expensive.  And sometimes that's true.  But if you have a high deductible, you'll be paying out of pocket no matter where you go.And you might not realize your 'in-network' place is charging hundreds of dollars per session until you get a surprise bill months later.Our local 'in-network' place, for example, charges nearly $650 for an initial evaluation if you have a deductible.Where will I get the most value?When we really understand the results and cost of physical therapy, we can make an informed choice about where we get the most value.Local to Southern California?We'd love to work with you!  Give our amazing team a call at PelvicSanity (www.pelvicsanity.com)  Or look into a remote consultation or our out of town program if you are able to travel for care!About UsDr. Nicole and Jesse Cozean are the founders of PelvicSanity Physical Therapy (www.pelvicsanity.com) in Southern California. The clinic has helped thousands of patients in the Orange County, CA area and hundreds from around the world with a remote consultation and Out of Town Program.They co-authored The IC Solution and Nicole created The IC Roadmap online course to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information for those with interstitial cystitis. They run the Finding Pelvic Sanity Facebook group for a supportive online community for anyone dealing with pelvic health issues.Nicole has also created courses and trained thousands of pelvic PTs to provide better care through her work with Pelvic PT Rising (www.pelvicptrising.com). Subscribe to the podcast Follow @pelvicsanity for great info! Join the Finding PelvicSanity support group Check out www.pelvicsanity.com for additional help! And as always, we hope this has helped you find just a bit of pelvic sanity!

Erin Mies and Kristen Ireland of People Spark Consulting offer insights on how to create process and equip people. The duo shares some takeaways for managing a multi-generational workforce. And they share how prepare high performing individuals to take over legacy roles.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elina Vilk has been the Chief Marketing Officer at Hootsuite since August 2023. She has more than two decades of experience in the industry, but her love of marketing started years before that, when she was a 12-year-old refugee immigrant who had to raise money to get to her 8th grade graduation by being the top candy salesman at her school. Elina says this taught her a lot about marketing and gave her the first insights into consumer-based selling and asking the right questions that have continuously developed throughout her career. Prior to joining Hootsuite, Elina led marketing at WooCommerce, Small Business Marketing at Meta, spent nearly a decade at PayPal/eBay, and ran consumer and digital advertising at Visa. On the show today, Alan and Elina talk about Hootsuite's new Social Media Consumer Report, key takeaways and insights markets should be thinking about in terms of making their brands more relevant and authentic, and the biggest mistakes brands make on social media. They also talk about the design thinking and human-centered marketing philosophy she utilizes to solve consumer's real pain points, what it was like to be a digital marketer and social media manager before those terms even existed, and where social media is going in the future.In this episode, you'll learn about:How human-centered design thinking helps marketers ask the right questions The purpose of the Hootsuite Social Media Consumer Report and key takeaways The future of social media and the biggest mistakes brands make onlineKey Highlights:[01:30] An entrepreneur at 12[04:15] The career path from selling candy to CMO[08:15] Things Elina learned along the way that she uses most now[10:45] How design thinking fits into marketing[13:00] The brilliance of “Got Milk”[15:15] The purpose of the Hootsuite Social Media Consumer Report[17:05] Report key takeaways [18:40] Beyonce released a country album, so Hootsuite did too.[20:20] The worst social media brand sins[22:25] What Hootsuite is doing on social [25:50] The future of social media[27:00] How the immigrant mentality shapes who she is [28:30] Advice to her younger self[30:45] Two things CMOs have to think about[31:35] Specific subcultures of community building [33:35] How business levers map to the business impactLooking for more?Visit our website for the full show notes, links to resources mentioned in this episode, and ways to connect with the guest! Become a member today and listen ad-free, visit https://plus.acast.com/s/marketingtoday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Should Mike in Virginia keep using his IRA money to pay the tax on his Roth conversions? How do you do a Roth conversion when you don't have the money to pay the tax? That's PeterLemonJello's question, but is it the question he should be asking? Spitballing Roth IRA conversion strategies to reduce your taxable required minimum distributions (RMD) in retirement - that's today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 484 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA. Plus, Susan and Mike in Ohio are retired, in the 24% tax bracket, and considering converting $50k or $75k to Roth - should they do it? How is D-Rock and Matilda's strategy for selling rental properties and doing Roth conversions as they bridge the gap to early retirement? And finally, how do required minimum distributions work on inherited Roth accounts? Free financial resources and transcript: https://bit.ly/ymyw-484 Navigating Your Financial Future Single - YMYW TV Going Solo Guide - free download Asset Location & Roth Conversion Retirement Spitball - YMYW Extra Ep. 1 Ask for your own Retirement Spitball Analysis Schedule a Free Financial Assessment Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - How to Pay the Tax on a Roth Conversion: Are You Asking the Right Question? (Peter LemonJello, FL) 05:45 - Should I Keep Doing Roth Conversions and Paying Tax from the IRA? (Mike, VA) 14:24 - Retired, in the 24% Tax Bracket. Should We Convert $50-$75K to Roth in 2024? (Susan, OH) 18:28 - Roth Conversions and Selling Rental Property to Bridge to Early Retirement (D-Rock & Matilda, New York) 28:11 - Required Minimum Distributions for Inherited Roth IRAs Explained (Elisa, Fremont) 34:12 - The Derails

You do it. I do it. My clients do it… we all take in far too much information each and every day. This isn't something that we do consciously. The modern information era has rewired our brains - and it's super easy to feel overwhelmed by our constant exposure and access to a steady stream of media, influencers, and other noise.When things feel too complicated, finding the answers we need can feel harder than it has to be. How do we cut through all the clutter and static so that we can figure out our best next steps?In this episode of Soul Guide Radio, I explore the power of the pause to ask the right question - and reveal how it can help you take those sticky, difficult life challenges and uncover their most easeful solutions!Start unlocking your spiritual gifts. Listen now to discover: How chaos can cut you off from your Divine Guidance Team - and how to know when you need to pauseHow to ask the right question in the right way (and receive the answer you need with clarity!) An invitation that will have you receiving the perfect solutions to your life's biggest conundrums, so you can shift out of the confusion and start living a life that's more simple, joyful, and aligned!  Timestamps:00:01  Intro05:14  Chaos in your system09:21  The power of the pause11:56  Asking the question14:00  Past lifetime wounds & clarity16:13  How to receive answers21:44  Second-guessing & examples26:13  Why we fight against solutions27:15  Human Design Authority30:37  Invitation & conclusionStay connected: Soul Guide Circle: JOIN the Soul Guide Circle closed Facebook Group Facebook: FOLLOW on Facebook Instagram: FOLLOW on Instagram Ready to grow a prosperous soul-guided business? BOOK a free Intuitive Consult — We LOVE Listener Reviews, and we read them on the air! Leave a REVIEW here Interested in being a guest? SUBMIT an Application Form

The RACI matrix (as well its cousins DACI, DARCI, etc.) aims to neatly categorize stakeholders into roles—who's responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed for every decision your team makes. We spend a lot of time filling out those RACI boxes, because it's supposed to give us order and predictability—a single source of truth for all future choices. We're all about achieving real clarity, but we often see RACIs treated as a one-and-done exercise, rather than something that evolves with a team. People end up in the “R” or “A” space without having the actual authority to execute a role, and then we make those roles the fall guy for a system never set up for them to succeed. In this episode of At Work With The Ready, Rodney Evans and Sam Spurlin explore the good intentions that lead us to make RACIs in the first place, where they fall flat, and why decision making is always more complicated than what can be captured on a chart. Interested in learning more about The Ready's ocean metaphor? Sign up here to find out when it's time to dive in. Mentioned references: Responsibility assignment matrixes (such as RACI, DACI, and DARCI) DARE model MacGuffin DRI (Directly Responsible Individual) SPOA (Single Point of Accountability) "traditional consulting ep": AWWTR Ep. 8 "future tension": BNW Ep. 16 with Thomas Thomison "scenario planning": BNW Ep. 34 with Kevin Kelly We're on LinkedIn! Follow Rodney, Sam and The Ready for more org design nerdery and join the conversation around episodes after they air. Looking for some help with your own transformation? Visit theready.com Want future of work insights and experiments you can try delivered to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter. We want to hear from you. Send your thoughts and feedback to podcast@theready.com. Read the book that started it all at bravenewwork.com.

Could asking the right questions transform your conversations? That's the question of the week for Kurt and Tim, as they delve into the power of inquiry and active listening with this week's esteemed guest, author Jeff Wetzler. Jeff, the author of "Ask," shares groundbreaking research and surprising insights about the impact of asking the right questions, offering listeners a roadmap to navigate the complexities of communication with wit and wisdom. From the boardroom to the dinner table, effective communication skills are essential. Discover how active listening can not only boost productivity and increase employee satisfaction but also foster deeper, more meaningful relationships. Through thought-provoking discussions and real-world examples, Kurt, Tim, and Jeff challenge conventional wisdom to help listeners gain a deeper understanding of how to engage authentically in both their professional and personal lives. Ready to level up your communication game? Tune in to this episode for actionable insights and inspiration. Whether you're a seasoned leader or simply a curious listener, get ready to embark on a journey of compassionate curiosity and active listening. Join the conversation and let us know what questions you have about this episode or Behavioral Grooves! We'd love to hear from you. © 2024 Behavioral Grooves Topics  [5:40] Introduction and Speed Round [11:22] The “Ask Approach” and the power of curiosity [18:00] Effective listening and learning from others [26:06] Creating a safe space for open communication [34:43] Using curiosity to interrupt certainty and gain new perspectives [43:35] Vibe listening and interpreting conversations [48:51] Desert Island music [53:51] Grooving session - the importance of asking questions, active listening, and micro-expressions © 2024 Behavioral Grooves Links  ** Rankin, Paul T. “The Importance of Listening Ability.” The English Journal, vol. 17, no. 8, 1928, pp. 623–30. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.2307/803100. Accessed 10 Apr. 2024. Ask by Jeff Wetzler More about Jeff What is Active Listening? Musical Links  Paul Simon - 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover Indigo Girls - Closer to Fine Dave Carter and Tracey Grammer - When I Go

On this episode, Chris & Koi call up some friends to find out if men are asking the right questions on a date or when they meet someone.

In this week's episode, Monica dives into "Who Not How" by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan, a book that reshapes the way entrepreneurs approach teamwork and goal achievement. She shares transformative insights from her multiple readings and discusses how the principles have profoundly impacted her business mindset as of late. Monica reflects on how past decisions to delegate tasks like lawn care and home maintenance has allowed her and Ethan to focus more on family and business, but how "Who Not How" pushes beyond delegation. What You'll Learn: Discover the shift from viewing team members as costs to seeing them as investments. Learn why asking "Who" instead of "How" could be the key to scaling your business faster and more effectively. Explore the concept of freedom through strategic collaboration and what it means for your entrepreneurial journey. Tune in to uncover why Monica keeps revisiting this book and how it can help redefine the way you manage challenges and opportunities within your business. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, there's something in this episode for everyone looking to streamline their path to success. Episode Quote: If you have enough money to solve a problem, you don't have a problem. ~ Dan Sullivan Become Your Own Boss Resources: Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become Your Own Boss Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own Boss Grab 11 Secrets to Small Business Success Ways to reach Monica: Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcast Email: monica@monicaallen.com Feel free to email me with questions or thoughts around starting and growing your business. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becomeyourownboss/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becomeyourownboss/support

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Explore the transformative journey of asking ourselves the right questions to manifest our dream life.

Are you really answering the right question? Do you find that your solutions to the problems you're facing are not working? Don't fear, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein are here to steer your startup towards success. Together they discuss the essential strategies of not falling victim to the substitution heuristic. Misguided Priorities: Explore how founders often prioritize fundraising and publicity over solving core customer problems, leading to convoluted results. The Right Sequence: Learn the importance of solving customer problems first, scaling the solution, and then monetizing, avoiding the pitfalls of reverse engineering. Strategies for Success: Uncover practical tips for founders, including accountability partnerships, documenting assumptions and metrics, and maintaining focus on core objectives. The Role of Advisors: Understand how advisors can serve as critical checkpoints, helping founders realign when they veer off course and guiding them towards answering the right questions. Cultivating Effective Habits: Embrace the significance of developing habits and routines to combat distraction and avoid falling prey to substitution fallacies. Watch the full episode to equip yourself with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate startup challenges and prioritize effectively!

‘Most of us do question, and our questioning is a reaction. We do not like something, and we question it, reject it or modify it. This questioning is according to the urges and demands, and has a motive behind it.' This week's episode on Questioning has seven sections. The first extract (2:38) is from Krishnamurti's first talk in Bombay 1962, and is titled: Two Types of Questioning. The second extract (12:49) is from the first question and answer meeting in Ojai 1985, and is titled: Letting a Question Evolve and Expand. The third extract (19:18) is from the first question and answer meeting in Bombay 1985, and is titled: Is the Answer in the Question? The fourth extract (25:12) is from the first question and answer meeting in Ojai 1984, and is titled: Only the Question Remains. The fifth extract (39:46) is from a discussion at Brockwood Park School in 1983, and is titled: Learn the Art of Questioning. The sixth extract (46:38) is from the first question and answer meeting in Ojai 1983, and is titled: It Is Important To Put the Right Question. The final extract in this episode (53:30) is from Krishnamurti's fourth talk at Brockwood Park in 1971, and is titled: The Impossible Question. Each episode of the Krishnamurti podcast features carefully selected extracts from the archives. The aim is to represent different aspects of Krishnamurti's radical approach to many of the issues and questions we all face in our lives. Upcoming themes are Disorder, Progress and Cooperation. This is a podcast from Krishnamurti Foundation Trust. Please visit our website at kfoundation.org, where you can find a broad collection of articles and quotes, an introduction and biography, along with a comprehensive index of topics for easy access to texts and recordings. Our online store stocks all available Krishnamurti books and ships worldwide. You can also find our regular quotes and videos on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook at Krishnamurti Foundation Trust. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review or rating on your podcast app. This helps our visibility.

S02E12 (#322).  Asking the right question and wanting to get a good response. How do we handle that as researchers? Meena Kothandaraman joins us to talk about our curiosity as researchers, the different lenses of inquiry we can apply from exploratory to validation. We talk as well about being curious and the skill of getting...

The Council on the Knees of Caradhras approaches its sudden end, amidst portents and people answering the wrong question.

To see Dr. Kristin Collier's speech at this year's Colson Center National Conference, go to colsonconference.org. To hear more about how her faith shapes her medical practice, check out her interview on the Strong Women podcast.   ______ Perhaps the most helpful framework for wrestling with moral issues comes from T.S. Eliot. To paraphrase, we can only know what we should and should not do with something if we first know what that something is for. For example, before we decide what we should do with human life (whether we should take it, make it, or remake it), we should know what human life is for.   Recently, Dr. Kristin Collier, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Michigan and a speaker at this year's Colson Center National Conference, published an important essay in the healthcare journal BMJ Leader. In it, she called doctors and the medical profession in general to return to this essential question. In fact, Dr. Collier entitled the piece, “What is Medicine For?”  Today, medical leaders are participating in an industry dominated by the production of science and technology. But what is scientifically possible for the body and what is humane for the person are different questions which medicine must answer together.  In other words, Dr. Collier says, doctors shouldn't only ask what medicine can do. They must first ask what medicine is for. This is even more important in an age of increasingly complex ethical dilemmas in medicine.   For example, consider the abortion pill reversal regimen which, according to estimates, has led to the saving of more than 4,000 lives. Medication abortions consist of two pills, the first of which starves the baby by cutting off the mother's production of progesterone. The abortion pill reversal is essentially a blast of progesterone, something commonly administered to women in fertility treatments. Abortion advocates in medicine and public policy oppose allowing women to even consider this option, even falsely claiming that supplemental progesterone is, or at least might be, unsafe.  So, is supplemental progesterone “good” or “bad”? On the one hand, it can be administered to save a child's life. On the other hand, it can be used in a process that leads to the creation of an excessive number of embryos, many of which will be abandoned, discarded, or subjected to medical experimentation.   This is where Dr. Collier's question is critically important. What is medicine for? Is the telos (or intended goal) of medicine to give us what we want, or to serve healing? And is health merely the “absence of disease or pain,” or something else?   Dr. Collier rightly points out that to answer these questions, we must first answer another, deeper one: What does it mean to be human? A holistic view, which integrates biomedical science with theological and philosophical realities, understands health as rightly ordered relationships with our bodies, with the world around us, with others, and with the God who made us.   Medicine has made many things possible. But it's a profound and consequential mistake to assume that because we can, we therefore should.  We can cut off or carve up healthy body parts in a misguided attempt to relieve the psychological pain of gender dysphoria. We can use surgical instruments or chemical drugs to kill babies in their mothers' womb or to create babies in laboratories to be sold to adults who will have no biological connection to them. We can even prescribe lethal drugs to patients who say they want to die. But to use medicine like this violates the moral boundaries of our relationships to our own bodies, our relationships with each other, and our relationship to God, who made our bodies, who Has a specific design for marriage and family, and who forbids the taking of human life.   A biblical view of health and healing presumes a few things: first, that the absence of disease and suffering is not the full biblical picture of living well; second, that while physical death is a reality for each of us, it has not rendered living meaningless, so we shouldn't fight the end of life as if it has; third, that our obligations to God, to the world around us, to ourselves, and to each other may come into conflict with our desire to not be in pain—physical or mental—and when they do, we ought to prioritize those relationships.  The Christian witness in the next 20 years is going to not only involve Christian doctors practicing medicine well. It will also involve Christian patients suffering well, dying well, and helping others die well as human beings made in the image of God, whose ultimate hope is in His salvation, not medical technology.  To see Dr. Kristin Collier's speech at this year's Colson Center National Conference, go to colsonconference.org. To hear more about how her faith shapes her medical practice, check out her interview on the Strong Women podcast.   This Breakpoint was co-authored by Maria Baer. If you're a fan of Breakpoint, leave a review on your favorite podcast app. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. 

President Biden told 60 Minutes that the pandemic is basically over. Hundreds of Americans are still dying every day, but most Americans are essentially living their lives as they were before the pandemic started. So how are public health experts reacting to the president's remarks? And what's the president's messaging goal?This episode: political correspondent Susan Davis, science correspondent Rob Stein, and national political correspondent Mara Liasson.Learn more about upcoming live shows of The NPR Politics Podcast at nprpresents.org.Support the show and unlock sponsor-free listening with a subscription to The NPR Politics Podcast Plus. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.