Podcasts about Rising Up

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comMost women have lived as the side dish – supporting everyone else while putting themselves last. When I shared that line with my wife, she didn't hesitate: “That's me.” In this episode of 97% Effective, I speak with Deborah Grayson Riegel — executive coach, leadership communications expert, and co‑creator of TheMeMenu, a new personal growth platform designed for women over 50 who are ready to reclaim agency, imagination, and momentum in their lives. Deb shares how she teamed up with celebrity chef Carla Hall to build something that blends coaching, creativity, and AI — all through the metaphor of cooking and their Six Flavor framework. We discuss what's different for women 50+, how AI can democratize coaching (and where humans still matter most), and what partners can actually do — practically — to support the women they love. I also share what surprised me most in this conversation — including what I learned after asking my own wife what actually helps (hint: “How can I help?” isn't always it). By the end of this episode, you'll see cooking as a powerful lens for work and life. While The ME Menu is designed for women over 50, the key message — navigating obligation and agency — applies to anyone ready to write their next chapter.SHOW NOTESTheMeMenu storyWhy so many women spend decades as the “side dish,” what it means to reclaim main-dish energy – and why that mattersHow Deb connected with Carla Hall, celebrity chef, and why the collaboration clicked so wellWhat TheMeMenu actually is: A way of thinking and being + 6-week self-paced coaching program + An AI-powered “Sous Chef” for spot-coachingWhat makes TheMeMenu unique: Built by women over 50 for women over 50, Carla Hall's “secret sauce”, and a mission to democratize access to coachingWhy Deb sees AI as a complement to human coaching, not a replacementInside the CollaborationDeb, Carla, and Kirsten: three women, three strengthsTheir creative process: cooking vs bakingWhy “nothing works if the raw ingredients aren't good”The importance of creating their “mise en place”Over 100 iterations – and why “there's no such thing as done”Building a product while the technology was still emerging Practical TakeawaysWhat partners, spouses, kids, and friends can most do to support the women in their livesTwo powerful questions to ask – and 1 micro-behavior that mattersWhy “How can I help?' can be taxing – and why it's often better to just make offersThinking in terms of a lifelong conversation, not a one-time check-inLightning Round laser insights: Deb on the hard truth about personal change, the key to collaboration, the power of her summer in Spain, and the focus of her new book, Aim High and Bounce Back: A Successful Woman's Guide to Rethinking and Rising Up from Failure BIO AND LINKSDeborah Grayson Riegel, MSW, PCC is a keynote speaker, leadership communications expert, executive coach, and author. She is the co-creator of TheMeMenu.com, a self-paced coaching platform designed to help women reclaim purpose and momentum in midlife and beyond. Deb is a regular contributor for Harvard Business Review, Inc., Psychology Today, Forbes, and Fast Company – and author of multiple books include Go to Help, Overcoming Overthinking, and her newest book, Aim High and Bounce Back (2026), which explores how women experience failure differently — and how to rise after setbacks. She is a certified executive coach (ICF PCC) and holds a BA from University of Michigan and MSW from Columbia University. Connect with DebTheMeMenu: https://www.thememenu.com/aboutDeb's website: https://deborahgraysonriegel.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahgraysonriegel/Deb's new book, with Fiona Macaulay – Aim High and Bounce Back: A Successful Woman's Guide to Rethinking and Rising Up from Failure https://a.co/d/05NJJNcn People and Things referencedCarla Hall, celebrity chef: https://carlahall.comStanford Business School WIM groups: https://tinyurl.com/yc6zssc2Halle Barry at the DealBook Summit: https://tinyurl.com/ymmcuk54What exclaiming “poo-poo-poo” means (Jewish expression): https://tinyurl.com/yn6ny9t3Hybrid Intelligence: 2025 Columbia University Coaching Conference https://tinyurl.com/4ss3s2cr“Mise en place” (French culinary phrase for “putting in place”): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mise_en_place More from 97% EffectiveMichael's Award-winning Book: Get Promoted: What You're Really Missing at Work That's Holding You Back: https://tinyurl.com/453txk74Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@97PercentEffectiveAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Rising Up for Justice, Vincent Warren, executive director of the Center for Constitutional Rights joins us.

Every new acceptance of a call from the Lord will be followed by demonic attacks, when we are sincerely following God.Subscribe to daily devotions e-mails: https://wcm.link/ddsub

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Shelby Chestnut, Executive Director of the Transgender Law Center joins us.

Recibimos a Luis Alfonso Velázquez, Founder of Witlab | Physicist and mathematician working in green chemistry and bio-nanotechnology. "La inteligencia artificial cambia el rumbo de la limpieza industrial y reduce un 40% el consumo de agua"

What if the most important work you'll ever do happens alongside others?Nehemiah 3 reads like a construction report—but behind the names and gates is a powerful reminder that lasting change happens when ordinary people take ownership of their part.This episode explores what it means to build side by side—across backgrounds, skill sets, and generations. Some embraced the responsibility. Others refused. The chapter quietly confronts us with a question that still matters:Will you take your place in the work?From personal responsibility to teamwork, from humility to legacy, this message reminds us that no role is insignificant—and that great things are built by people who show up consistently.Whether you're rebuilding faith, family, community, or purpose, you don't have to do it alone.Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 300:00 Rising Up to Build — Inside and Out01:59 Why We Must Build Together03:02 Renewing the Confession “Jesus Is Lord”04:36 The Gates and the Call to Work05:49 The Priests Lead the Way07:43 Why Names Matter09:38 Restoring Safety and Flourishing15:08 When Some Refuse to Help18:05 Labor That Isn't in Vain20:31 Building Near Home22:58 Strong Foundations24:41 The Long Haul Work29:36 Building for the Next Generation36:13 Side-by-Side Service and LegacyClick here to donate to the programClick here for more sermonsOC Church of Christ

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Dr. Phil Verhoef, the immediate past president (and a national board member) of Physicians for a National Health Program.

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Craig Aaron the co-CEO of Free Press and Free Press Action joins us.

Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between. This week, he talked about Auckland FC losing, Daniel Hillier's golf prowess and teen running star Sam Ruthe setting records. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rise Up and BuildWhat do you do when life feels broken—and you don't know where to start?In this message from the Book of Nehemiah, we look at what happens when God's people return from exile and face the overwhelming task of rebuilding what was lost. Nehemiah doesn't respond with denial or hype—he responds with grief, prayer, repentance, and a plan.This sermon is a call to rebuild with purpose:not just walls, but hearts…not just structures, but unity…not just activity, but mission.If you're facing discouragement, loss, spiritual burnout, or a season where things need to be rebuilt, this episode will help you take the next step with faith and perseverance—together, not alone.Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 1–200:00 Morning Reflections and Spiritual Stirring01:36 Introduction to Nehemiah Series02:12 Rebuilding the Temple and Facing Hardships04:45 Spiritual Rebuilding and Community Efforts07:42 The Importance of Unity and Hard Work11:45 Nehemiah's Leadership and Vision21:45 Emotional and Spiritual Challenges24:14 Responding to Bad News25:22 The Importance of a Soft Heart25:53 Weeping for Our Loved Ones31:11 The Power of Prayer33:53 Repentance and Reflection40:48 Rising Up and Rebuilding45:09 A Personal Song and ReflectionClick here to donate to the programClick here for more sermonsOC Church of Christ

Deep beneath our feet, something incredible is happening — Earth's core is leaking gold, and it's rising up toward the surface. Scientists have discovered that hidden processes inside our planet are pushing precious metals through layers of rock, rewriting what we thought we knew about Earth's interior. In this video, we'll explore how this strange phenomenon works, why it matters for geology, and what it reveals about the restless engine powering our world. Stick around, because Earth's hidden treasure is far more mysterious than we ever imagined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CBP agents shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti on Saturday January 24 in Minneapolis. 

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Margaret Kwateng joins us. She is the Campaign Director at Grassroots Global Justice Alliance.

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Jim Walsh, Policy Director for Food & Water Watch joins us.

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Jim Walsh, Policy Director for Food & Water Watch joins us.

Iran expert Shukriya Bradost, CEO of Four Sides Security Solutions, speaks to SBS Kurdish about country's latest wave of demonstrations and what sets them apart from past protests. It explores what triggered the unrest, who is participating across age groups, social classes, and regions, and whether protesters demands are economic, political, social, or a mix of all three. The discussion also looks at how widespread the demonstrations are, how the Iranian government has responded, and whether the protests pose a serious challenge to the political system. - Pispora li ser karûbarên Îranê, Şukriya Bradost, Birêvebira Sereke ya Çareseriyên Ewlehiya Çar Alî (Four Sides Security Solutions), li ser pêla dawî ya xwepêşandanên welêt û çi wan ji xwepêşandanên berê cuda dike bi SBS Kurdî re diaxafe. Ew vedikole ka çi bûye sedema nearamiyê, kî li gorî komên temenî, çînên civakî û herêman beşdar dibin, û gelo daxwazên xwepêşanderan aborî, siyasî, lê civakî ne. Nîqaş her weha li ser berfirehbûna xwepêşandanan, hukûmeta Îranê çawa bersivê dide, û gelo xwepêşandan ji bo sîstêma siyasî dibe sedema dijwariyekê cidî.

This episode is presented by Create A Video – There is a noticeable silence from the pro-Hamas crowd now that Iran is seeing (another) uprising by the Iranian people against the oppressive Islamic regime there. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com Get exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Unai Montes-Irueste, the Media Strategy Director for People's Action and People's Action Institute joins us.

As we celebrate the Feast of Dedication this year, we have been shown by the Lord that a small band of Kingdom warriors can drive back the enemy so we can gain territory.  Join with us this year to be part of that great army.  

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Christine Neumann-Ortiz, founding Executive Director of Voces de la Frontera and Voces de la Frontera Action joins us.

Kal Glanznig is one of Australia's leading youth ocean and climate champions, dedicated to helping build a generation of hopeful, action-driven environmental leaders. In this chat, we talk about his journey as a film-maker, ocean-advocate and getting elected to his local Council in the name of healthier oceans and waterways. Expect inspiration, a call to action, and a reminder that real change often begins with one local “first step”.Useful links:Kal Glanznig on Linkedin (here)Kal's website (here)Blue Minds (here)"Rising up" film on Water Bear (here) For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.auPhoto credit: Ramone Minchero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Dr. Jen Jones, director of the Center for Science and Democracy at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS).

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Collin Rees, the U.S. Program Manager at Oil Change International joins us.

You are going to love this episode. Get ready to identify the very excuse(s) you use to stop you short of Rising Up, Leading, and Impacting others at work, in your community, and at home. While it is easy to shrink back, it is more challenging to be bold and choose to be intentional to lead well. This is why so many never step into their God-given calling to grow into the leader they were created to become. Don't let this be you. You can lean in and learn what you need to lead. You can elevate your perspective and recognize this is not about you, but about the lives you can impact. Accept the responsibility to lead and do it afraid and choose to be uncomfortable until your no longer are. Lastly, do the right thing for the right reason - to impact the lives of those around you. Today, we need Confident Christian Influence more than ever before. It all begins with a simple yes and a willing heart to be obedient. Pam is currently working on a program that will help you become the Leader we all know you can become. Be sure to visit pampegram.com/access and sign up. Watch for the email to confirm your subscription. You will receive access to some free resources. Resources & Links: Want to take the Leadership Quiz? Click here. Join the Private Group for more Encouragement: [link] L.E.A.D. booklet [link] Truth Journal [link] 1:1 Coaching Session ($97) [link] Learn more about Pam at pampegram.com    

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Angela Mooney Darcy, Executive Director and Founder of the Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples joins us.

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Nourbese Flint, President of All* Above All, joins us.

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Eliel Cruz, co-founder of Gender Liberation Movement, joins us.

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Ahmad Abuznaid, the Executive Director of the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights and USCPR Action joins us.

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Chaumtoli Huq, founder and editor of Law@theMargins joins us.

Amanda is joined this week by Grief, Resilience & Leadership Coach Niky Hamilton (Australia) who specialises in helping women Rise Up after grief.It's such a vulnerable and powerful episode where Niky shares her journey of navigating her own grief after the loss of her son, how her whole world fell apart and the steps she took to rebuild her life afterwards. She shares tools and insights which will be useful for so many listeners as we all experience grief in many forms throughout our lives.Niky is a powerful coach, speaker and retreat facilitator. She is a qualified physiotherapist, NLP Master Coach and Demartini Facilitator and the founder of Rise UP retreats and The Lead Her UP Program.She combines over 20 years of health practitioner experience with 15 years of business leadership and 10 years of authentic heartfelt experience navigating grief to build resilience. Niky has delivered workshops, seminars and group programs in the field of leadership and resilience through loss for over ten years. She is passionate about helping women rise up through life's losses to find direction, courage and confidence. She loves to share a message of resilience for women, how to get back up when life knocks you flat.CONTACT NIKY:https://linktr.ee/niky.hamilton?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=624b861f-2a09-4bbb-a2e1-eddfe38fb6e9WORK WITH AMANDA:CONSCIOUS CREATOR 6 Week Manifesting Course - Starts Mon 3rd Nov 2025Learn the Science and Principles of Manifesting to master your energy, take your power back over your life and consciously create the life, love, success, finances of your dreams.https://amandastjohn.lpages.co/conscious-creator-manifesting-challenge/JOIN The High Vibe Tribe Monthly Membership NOW:A Mindset & Manifesting Community for High Achieving Heart and Soul Centred Women.https://amandastjohn.lpages.co/high-vibe-tribe-monthly-womens-membership/**1:1 COACHING - Transformational support to achieve a business or personal goalBook in for 1:1 Coaching - https://amandastjohn.lpages.co/transformational-11-coaching/Other ways of WORKING with Me:https://linktr.ee/acreatedlife_coachAmanda St John/A Created Life is a professional Singer-Songwriter, Music Mentor, Motivational Coach & TEDx Speaker from Ireland. She has coached/mentored for over 15 years as well as having a successful music career with 2 albums, UK/Irish & USA tours, worldwide airplay (including BBC Radio 6 and RTE Radio 1) and she even sang for the US President in Washington DC. But she only committed to her music career in her mid 30's after a near death experience in a car accident inspired her to reassess her life and finally follow her dreams.Email: acreatedlifecoach@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Chip Gibbons, policy director of Defending Rights & Dissent  joins us.

In today's episode, we sit down with Lyric, a former foster youth whose story is a powerful testimony of resilience, faith, and transformation. Lyric grew up in and out of foster care, navigating kinship placements, residential care, and multiple foster homes after the loss of her mom. Along the way, she experienced the heartbreak of instability, the pain of losing people she loved, including a foster mom she was very close to who became sick, and the fear of abandonment that shaped much of her journey. Through all of this, Lyric wrestled deeply with her faith. After aging out of foster care at 18, she moved into an apartment through the Bridges program, but found herself lost and scared on her own. Eventually, she got connected to Hope Bridge, who helped her transition into a safer, more stable apartment and began building a supportive relationship with her from there. Her journey hasn't been easy, marked by self-sabotage and seasons of heartbreaking loss, but it has led her to a place of restoration and purpose. Today, Lyric is thriving. In just six months, she has been baptized, graduated, moved into a new apartment, got her license and her first car, and started college to pursue a nursing degree—all while working and growing in her faith. Her story reflects the goodness of God and the truth that healing is possible. At Hope Bridge, we are committed to walking alongside young men and women like Lyric as they transition into adulthood. We're launching Elev8:28, a new connect group for aged-out youth, and hosting Thanksgiving Together at the Compassion Center this year. Learn more, volunteer, or give by checking out the links below.  Episode Highlights:  Former Foster Youth  Meet Lyric & Hear Her Story  Trauma  Thanksgiving Together Elev8:28  Find More on Hope Bridge: Elev8:28 Thanksgiving Together  Visit Our Website  Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook  Foster Our Community Instagram  RSVP for Thanksgiving Together Here!

In this episode, Brooke welcomes special guest Noemi to share her inspiring story of transformation through faith, endurance, and intentional community. From attending her first Live Out Loud event in 2018—where she encountered a renewed sense of worth and joy—to building a thriving seven-figure law firm anchored in faith, Noemi's journey is a testament to the power of saying “yes” to God's calling. Brooke and Noemi discuss how staying rooted in spiritual identity, investing in the right community, and making God the CEO of both life and business can lead to breakthroughs that impact generations. This heartfelt conversation encourages listeners to embrace their worth, trust God's timing, and boldly step into the next level of their purpose and impact.   Timestamps: 

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Yliana Johansen-Méndez, Chief Program Officer of Immigrant Defenders Law Center  joins us.

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Chip Gibbons, policy director of Defending Rights & Dissent  joins us.

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Dr. Van Bailey, an award-winning educator and advocate for transgender youth joins us.

Send us a textIn this episode, host Mighty Fine is live with attendees at the Safe States 2025  Annual Conference held virtually this year. Hear how they are "Rising Up and Branching Out" in their injury and violence prevention work through networking, attending sessions and getting involved during the three day conference held September 9-11 online.Guests include:Lisa Roth, Deputy Director, University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research CenterDilenny Roca, Program Manager, Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University Medical CenterStacey Pinto, Trauma Injury Prevention & Outreach Coordinator at Good Samaritan University HospitalScott Proescholdbell, Epidemiologist/Manager at North Carolina Division of Public HealthAmy Schlotthauer, Founding Principal, AES ConsultingJoanne Miles-Holmes, Injury Prevention Program Administrator, New Hampshire Department Health & Human ServicesTracy Mehan, Director of Research Translation & Communication, Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's HospitalVictoria Broussard, Senior Project Officer, Health Resources in ActionLynnsey O'Rourke, Program Coordinator, Safe States AllianceJessica Ritter, Safe Kids PA Office Coordinator, American Trauma Society, Pennsylvania DivisionMusical transition credit: Pixabay "Conga-man Groove" by Miyagisama

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Nadia Marin Molina, Co-Executive Director of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network joins us.

In this explosive episode, we sit down with Alex Vargas, a former gang member and cartel sicario who lived through one of the most dangerous eras of crime. Born in Cali, Colombia but raised in Florida, he grew up in gangs, survived violent wars with rivals, and even faced a 65-year sentence in the U.S. before being repatriated back to Colombia. He opens up about: -His violent childhood and early murders committed “for fun” in Colombia -Joining street gangs in Florida and waging wars against Jamaicans, Cubans, and Latin Kings -Attempted murder of a cop and a life sentence that should have ended his story -The shocking way he was freed through Colombia's repatriation system in the 1990s -Working with hitmen and experiencing the dark side of the Cali Cartel era -How his life spiraled through crack, basuco, and violence before eventually transforming This is one of the rawest, most unfiltered looks into the world of gangs, drugs, and the cartels — told by someone who lived it on both sides of the border. Go Support Alex! For English Lessons Anywhere In The World Contact Alex On WhatsApp: +57 317 553 2811 This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: True Classic! Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/CONNECT! #trueclassicpod Mando! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code MITCHELL at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod Mood! Head to https://mood.com to find the functional gummy that matches exactly what you're looking for, and let Mood help you discover YOUR perfect mood. And don't forget to use promo code CONNECT when you check out to save 20% on your first order. Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 Meet Alex Vargas: From Killer to English Teacher 01:36 Violent Roots: Family History in Colombia 05:05 Gang Life in Florida: Brothers in Crime 09:30 Escalating Violence and Early Addictions 13:10 Florida Gangs, Drive-Bys, and Crime Culture 15:12 This Episode Is Sponsored By True Classic! 16:55 Deportation and Sentencing: Repatriation Loophole 24:35 Florida Prison: Proving Yourself Amidst Killers 33:04 Return to Colombia: New Life, Old Enemies 37:00 Cartel Connections: Family Betrayal and Violence 40:11 This Episode Is Sponsored By Mando And Mood! 44:17 Back and Forth: US, Colombia, and Rising Up the Cartel 54:34 Becoming a Hitman for the Cali Cartel 01:00:00 Ecuadorian Prison: Survival, Addiction, and Brutality 01:13:07 Prison Riots, Forced Violence, and Hitting Bottom 01:20:10 Out of Prison: Drug Wars, Family, and New Cartels 01:24:00 Life as a Cartel Operative: Robbery, Violence, and Loyalty 01:32:00 Work for a Narco Boss: Trust, Drugs, and Betrayals 01:41:29 International Expansion: Honduras and the Maras 01:48:47 Cartel Wars: Guarantee Man in Honduras 01:57:00 Return to Colombia: Final Escape and Confrontations 02:01:00 Rock Bottom: Addiction, Homelessness and Recovery 02:08:09 Getting Sober, Redemption, and Teaching English 02:15:00 Reflections, Consequences, and Redemption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Jane Kim from Working Families Party joins us. Jane is the California Director of the Working Families Party.

Top 3 Stories: Utah climbing the AP Poll, A bunch of duds in the AP Poll, Lauri Markkanen & Finland eliminate Serbia in Eurobasket. 

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Jane Kim from Working Families Party joins us. Jane is the California Director of the Working Families Party.

In this 200th episode I share how to turn a low point into your launchpad. I unpack what rock bottom can really look like, why it holds a hidden gift, and how to shift your energy from desperate to determined. We talk releasing old identities, building a simple non-negotiable mindset routine, taking small aligned actions, choosing better support, and celebrating the climb as much as the summit.If you've ever felt stuck, lost, or like life's thrown you a plot twist you didn't see coming, this episode is for you. I'll walk you through how to recognise when you've hit your personal rock bottom, why it can be the perfect reset point, and the practical steps to start your climb back up. From shifting your mindset and taking aligned action to surrounding yourself with the right people and celebrating progress along the way, this is your guide to turning “I can't do this” into “watch me rise.”www.mani-fest.uk

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Following a streak of 5 straight unbeaten for RSL, they shoot up the table and sit one point behind the play-in line. The MLS Summer Transfer window opens and the rumor mill is spinning for a striker. Josh Clark, Alex Napoles, and Carson Lantz break down all this and more in the latest edition of the RSL Show.  Follow the RSL Show on KSL Sports on all social media platforms, @rslshow

On the 4pm hour of today's show, Mattlanta and the Kang looked into where some Falcons safeties rank among others in the NFL, previewed the upcoming SEC Media Days next week, and tuned into some Guy Talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*This episode contains mature content. This week, we’ll hear from war correspondent Benjamin Hall, who has spent much of his career reporting from some of the world’s most dangerous conflict zones. In 2022, while covering the war in Ukraine, he was gravely injured in an attack that killed two of his colleagues. Today, he shares how that harrowing experience challenged his limits and instilled in him the unshakeable belief that we all have the strength to overcome—no matter what we face. Later in the episode, we’ll hear from author and life coach Chris Janssen as she shares her firsthand experience with alcoholism and the path to recovery. Now, through her journey of sobriety, Chris uses the lessons learned from her lowest moments to help others rise to new heights. Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Natalie Grant Upcoming interview: Jared Orton Jesus Calling commemorative edition Benjamin Hall Japanese prison camp War in Ukraine Kyiv Ukrainian Special Forces Fox News Save Our Allies Brooke Army Medical Center Psalm 23 NIV Resolute: How We Humans Keep Finding Ways to Beat the Toughest Odds Chris Janssen www.chrisjanssencoaching.com Grace Yourself: How to Show Up for the Sober Life You Want Interview Quotes: “I learned how much your mind can influence how you are feeling and how you can find another level of strength when you have to.” - Benjamin Hall “I do think that I must now live for those who died [in the car bombing I survived in Ukraine], and that I must challenge what I do for them. I make it drive me to be better, make it drive me to go into things that I think would inspire them and make them happy.” - Benjamin Hall “You mustn’t let fear disable you. You’ve got to address it, but also not run from it. I think that the worst thing you can do is hide from them, run from them, pretend they didn’t happen.” - Benjamin Hall “We are survival machines—humans. If you can channel your feelings, if you can talk to God, if you can find the strength you need, you can get through absolutely anything.” - Benjamin Hall “Everyone has resilience. I suppose what’s difficult is learning how to really use it. I always managed to find the beauty in every day while acknowledging loss. I think that’s something that is so important for people to learn—how to balance those two things in your life and not let the loss overwhelm you, but how to let the positive really guide you.” - Benjamin Hall “I just think anybody, regardless of how you grew up, can get caught in the snare of addiction.” - Chris Janssen “When the shame and guilt flew off my shoulders, my belief changed from I’m a monster to I’m deserving of recovery and community and sobriety because I’m addicted to alcohol.” - Chris Janssen “To me, physical wellness leads to emotional wellness.” - Chris Janssen “The way I describe sobriety is more than abstinence—it’s a lifestyle, not an event. I don’t believe I’m giving something up by sobriety, I’m gaining something. And what’s gained is my life, my memories, my presence with people, my ability to have fun.” - Chris Janssen “I felt like everything I did, I had to earn it, and that’s the opposite of grace. When we live in a mindset of control, we’re unable to accept grace. We’re taking control of our own worthiness, and we don’t get to do that. God has said we’re worthy and valuable no matter what.” - Chris Janssen ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes: https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7 Bonus Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer: https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C Peace for Everyday Life: https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj Peace in Uncertain Times: https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u What’s Good? https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj Enneagram: https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY ________________________ Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website TikTok Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In Los Angeles, CA, armed, masked agents of the state are snatching and disappearing immigrants off the street, peaceful protestors and journalists are being attacked with tear gas and rubber bullets, National Guard troops and active-duty Marines have been deployed to police and intimidate American citizens. Fear and uncertainty have gripped America's second largest city as a barrage of misinformation obscures the reality on the ground; nevertheless, Angelinos continue to defy the Trump administration's attacks on immigrant communities and authoritarian crackdown on civil rights. In this episode of Working People, we take you to the streets of LA and speak with multiple on-the-ground eyewitnesses to the events of the past two weeks to help you better understand what's actually happening and where this is all heading.Guests: Sonali Kolhatkar is an award winning journalist, broadcaster, writer, and author; she is the founder, host, and executive director of Rising Up with Sonali. She is the author of Talking About Abolition: A Police-Free World is Possible and Rising Up: The Power of Narrative in Pursuing Racial Justice. Javier Cabral is the editor-in-chief of the award-winning, independent outlet L.A. Taco Michael Nigro is an award-winning filmmaker and multimedia journalist who is among the numerous journalists to have been assaulted by police while reporting on assignment in LA. Additional links/info: Tim Javier Cabral, L.A. Taco, “A ride-along with Union Del Barrio, L.A.'s leading community patrol against ICE” David Folkenflick, NPR, “Press group sues L.A., alleging police abuse of reporters at ICE rallies” Luis Feliz Leon, In These Times, “Trump has put a target on SEIU, and the labor movement is fighting back” Featured Music: Jules Taylor, “Working People” Theme Song Credits: Audio Post-Production: Jules Taylor

If the barrage of MAGA nuttiness and raw meanness is getting you down, ponder this passage from the classic novel, Don Quixote: “It is not possible for the bad or the good to last forever… and since the bad has lasted so long, the good is close at hand.”Of course, the good only comes when fed-up people openly rebel against the bad. And, sure enough, Trump's awful tyranny is revving up a majority movement for the common good.Soaking in self-delusion, tyrants start sipping their own bathwater, thinking it's champagne. So, today's Washington MAGA moguls, drunk on narcissism, are imperiously rigging the rules so their clique can grab more wealth and power from the rest of us. Maybe they thought we commoners wouldn't notice… or care. But we did and do, so the rebellion is on and gaining steam with nationwide protests and a surge in grassroots populist defiance.Predictably, Trump & Co. is now resorting to the same losing tactic that panicky despots always fall back on – deploying police and military to subjugate the people. He has commanded the Army and Marines to shut down public protests. Then, posturing as a “strongman,” this 1960s draft dodger spent 45 million of our tax dollars to stage a made-for-TV, Stalin-style military parade on his birthday, letting him strut around as warrior-in-chief.These are not shows of strength, but pathetic confessions of personal insecurity and presidential weakness. Sad. Don Quixote was right – the good is close at hand. So, to all of you in the growing democracy movement, keep pushing, push harder, push further! Thanks to you, we're getting there. And we'll get there sooner rather than later.Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe