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As we conclude our Best of Fostering Change series, we revisit one of our favorite conversations from Season 7 with Emmy Award-winning journalist and producer Pedro Andrade. Pedro is the creator and host of the HBO Max documentary series Somewhat Familiar, which follows his and his husband's journey to parenthood while exploring the many ways families are formed around the world. One episode of the series holds special meaning for the Fostering Change community. Pedro featured Rob Scheer and the Scheer family, sharing an honest and heartfelt look at foster care, adoption, and what permanency can look like in real life. In this conversation, Rob and Pedro continue that discussion, exploring how storytelling can broaden our understanding of family, elevate the voices of children in foster care, and inspire more compassionate conversations about belonging. Conversation Highlights How storytelling can reshape our understanding of family and belonging Why foster care deserves a place in global conversations about family Pedro's journey to parenthood through adoption The impact of featuring the Scheer family in Somewhat Familiar The role documentaries and media can play in reducing stigma and inspiring change Looking Ahead Thank you for joining us throughout our Best of Fostering Change summer series. Next week, we begin an exciting new chapter. Season 8 premieres with the same meaningful conversations, inspiring guests, and commitment to children and families, but under a brand-new name: Comfort Cases UnPacked We'll continue exploring the issues surrounding foster care while also unpacking the stories, challenges, solutions, and conversations that matter most. We hope you'll join us as we begin this exciting new season! Connect with Pedro Andrade Instagram: @pedroandradeTV Series: Somewhat Familiar with Pedro Andrade (HBO Max) Thank You for Listening If you've enjoyed these conversations, please follow, like, comment, and share the podcast. Your support helps us grow our audience and bring these important stories to more people. From all of us at Fostering Change, thank you for listening, for sharing this journey with us through seven incredible seasons, and for believing that every child deserves dignity, belonging, and hope. We'll see you next week for the premiere of Comfort Cases UnPacked.

Would you like to learn how to accelerate your agency growth ?  https://www.agencymastery360.com/training What happens when two founders build a successful marketing agency without ever clearly defining who owns what? In this episode, John Scheer shares how eight years of overlapping responsibilities created hidden friction inside Herman-Scheer, and how a simple role clarification transformed the business. He explains why moving upmarket after the 2022 downturn required a completely different level of strategy, why bringing in a third partner accelerated growth instead of creating complexity, and how his agency is approaching AI as an amplifier of expertise rather than a replacement for it. If you're leading an agency that's outgrown founder improvisation, this conversation is a masterclass in evolving your leadership before it becomes your biggest bottleneck. What You'll Learn Why undefined founder roles create invisible bottlenecks, even when there's no conflict. How a 360° leadership review helped two co-founders finally divide ownership and improve decision-making. What it really takes to move a digital marketing agency from startup clients into Series A and enterprise engagements. Why adding a third partner succeeded after previous senior hires failed. How to evaluate executive talent beyond impressive resumes. Why AI should accelerate strategic thinking, not replace it. The 10-80-10 framework for using AI without sacrificing creativity or expertise. Key Takeaways Clear ownership creates leverage. When founders stop sharing every responsibility, the team gains clarity, decisions move faster, and each leader can operate at a higher level. Market changes often demand business model changes. Herman-Scheer's shift upmarket after 2022 wasn't just about larger clients; it required stronger strategy, operational discipline, and deeper industry expertise. The right partner fills capability gaps, not title gaps. Their third partner succeeded because she wanted to build alongside the digital agency team instead of managing from above. Great branding is driven by judgment, not just creativity. AI can accelerate execution, but differentiation still comes from human insight and strategic thinking. Founder evolution is less about doing more and more about creating the structure that allows others to lead with confidence. Have you and your co-founder been stepping on each other's toes for years, not because of conflict, but because nobody ever drew the line between your roles? Today's featured guest moved across the country to Santa Monica after his current partner called him and asked him to take a chance on building something of their own instead of "working for the man". It took eight years of figuring out what not to do, a 360 review that finally split their roles, a niche into healthcare and wellness, and eventually a third partner to unlock what the agency is today. He'll walk through how the role division changed everything, why going upmarket after 2022 forced a more rigorous kind of work, and what he actually thinks AI is doing to branding. John Scheer is the co-founder and chief creative officer of Herman-Scheer, a branding agency based in Los Angeles focused on healthcare, self-care, and well-being. They work with clients at three inflection points: zero to one startups, high-growth companies around Series A and beyond, and enterprise legacy businesses looking to regain relevance. Two and a half years ago they brought on a third partner with 20 years of operational and insights experience, which shifted the agency's growth trajectory significantly. In this episode, we'll discuss: Two founders. No defined roles. The decision to move upmarket as a response to a shifting market Why the third partner hire worked Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions:Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. The Two-Headed Monster Problem For eight years, John and Chapin ran Herman-Scheer without defined roles. Neither of them was trying to undermine the other. They just both did everything: sales, creative direction, project leadership, client management. Clients did not always know who to call. The internal team did not always know who to go to. And both founders kept stepping into the same spaces without realizing it was costing the agency something real. The shift came from an outside advisor who ran a 360 review and surfaced the pattern clearly. Chapin got voted in as chief executive and John got voted in as chief creative. The way John sees it, they both got promoted at their own agency. This way, clients knew who handled creative direction and who set operational direction. The internal team had a clear routing system. And for the first time, each founder could fully commit to a lane without the other one also running it. That kind of clarity is not just organizational tidiness. It is what makes both roles more effective and makes the agency feel less like two people doing the same job. Why Going Upmarket After 2022 Required a Different Kind of Agency John's agency spent several years focused primarily on zero-to-one startups, building deep roots in the Los Angeles venture capital and entrepreneurial community. It worked well until 2022, when the economic environment shifted and early-stage funding dried up. Founders who had been raising millions to launch consumer products suddenly could not. The client base Herman-Scheer had depended on was no longer buying at the same rate. The response was a deliberate move upmarket toward Series A and beyond, and eventually toward enterprise legacy brands looking to regain relevance. That shift required closing the gap between brand strategy and execution, getting closer to conversion rather than staying in the lofty world of brand identity alone, and integrating more rigorous insights work into the process. The outcome is that Herman-Scheer no longer competes on portfolio or personal chemistry alone. The decision to work with them is a decision to work with people who understand the healthcare and wellness consumer, the mechanics of those businesses, and what brand actually has to do at each stage of growth. The Third Partner Hire and What Made It Work John and Chapin hit another plateau several years after the reset. Revenue was solid. Growth had stalled and they both knew they did not have what it took internally to push through it. At this point, their advisor introduced them to Allison Servey, who had been head of strategy and insights at a major agency and had reached the point where her job was managing people and traveling rather than doing the work she was good at. They'd already tried with big-company hires and failed, but hiring a senior person who wanted to roll up her sleeves again was the filter. People who come from large organizations where 10 people supported a single role often struggle in lean agency environments. Allison came in wanting to be close to the work, not above it. Within two and a half years she had helped manage out the people who were not a fit, brought in strong people from her network, and shifted the agency's operational foundation in ways that made the growth trajectory possible. What AI Is Actually Doing to Branding John is confident enough in his work to know that AI is not a replacement for creative thinking. What it has done is allow people to get ideas out more efficiently, which is genuinely valuable when used correctly. The problem is what happens when junior people or clients start treating the output as the finished work rather than as a starting point. Herman-Scheer now includes language in their contracts preventing clients from submitting AI-generated onboarding forms. This means clients were doing it, submitting AI-filled questionnaires without reading them, and expecting the agency to build a strategy from questions answered by a chatbot with no real context about the business. He makes sure AI usage at his agency complies with the 10-80-10 framework: 10% great thinking and prompting going in, 80% of the lifting done by AI, and 10% refinement and judgment coming out. That ratio requires real expertise at both ends. Without it, the middle 80% produces the average of everything the model has seen, which is not a brand strategy. It is a synthesis of other people's brand strategies. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

“Every single child deserves a foundation. Every child deserves to know there’s someone there rooting them on, and every child deserves to know what it feels like to be loved unconditionally.” — Rob Scheer Episode 74: Comfort and Care What happens when a child enters foster care carrying everything they own in a trash bag? For Rob Scheer, it is more than a heartbreaking image. It is a reality he lived. In this powerful episode of Fostering Conversations, host Amy Smith sits down with foster care advocate, author, and Comfort Cases founder Rob Scheer to discuss his journey from foster youth and homelessness to becoming a nationally recognized champion for children in care. Together, they explore the urgent need for dignity, support, and community in the foster care system. Key Takeaways Children in Foster Care Need More Than a Place to Stay A new placement can be frightening and uncertain. Something as simple as pajamas, a blanket, toiletries, and a stuffed animal can help a child feel seen, valued, and cared for on one of the hardest nights of their life. Dignity Matters Rob Scheer founded Comfort Cases after seeing firsthand how foster youth were still carrying their belongings in trash bags. Today, the organization provides backpacks, duffel bags, essential items, mentorship opportunities, and scholarships to young people in care. A Forever Family Can Come at Any Age One of the most touching moments of the episode is the story of Alex, a foster youth who aged out of care but eventually found permanence through adult adoption into the Scheer family. Healing Often Begins with Forgiveness Rob Scheer candidly shares his struggles with addiction, suicide attempts, and the difficult process of forgiving his parents. His story is a reminder that healing is not linear, but hope is always possible. Support for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care Comfort Cases offers: Scholarships for trade schools, colleges, and continuing education Mentorship opportunities Support resources for foster youth and young adults Comfort Cases and Comfort XL duffel bags for children entering care Connect With Comfort Cases and Utah Foster Care Learn more about foster care, adoption, and ways to support children and families in your community: Visit Comfort Cases to learn more. https://utahfostercare.org

Don't Just Attend Church. Build the Church. | Pastor Bill ScheerIn this Guts Church message, Pastor Bill Scheer teaches on stewardship, serving, and what it means to build the church Jesus is building. This message challenges believers to move beyond simply attending church and step into responsibility, service, and purpose.Pastor Bill explains that every person has a part, every gift matters, and serving is how the body of Christ grows healthy and strong. From the local church to the Hitman outreach in public schools, this message shows how one person's yes can impact someone else's eternity.

Jo ist zurück am Fernsehsessel – und damit wird es höchste Zeit, wieder über The Bear zu sprechen!Gemeinsam mit Marco geht es zunächst um das Special „Gary“, das uns noch einmal zurück in die Vergangenheit führt, bevor wir uns ausführlich der 5. Staffel widmen. Wir gehen die neuen Episoden durch, sprechen über das Chaos im Restaurant, Carmys große Entscheidung, den Kampf um die Zukunft des Bears und natürlich darüber, wohin sich die Serie nach fünf Staffeln entwickelt hat.Kann The Bear noch immer diese besondere Mischung aus Küchenstress, Humor und großen Emotionen liefern? Welche Folgen stechen heraus? Und vor allem: Wie zufrieden sind wir mit dem Weg, den die Serie diesmal einschlägt?Dazu gibt's natürlich wieder jede Menge Abschweifungen, Liebe für diese außergewöhnliche Serie und Jo & Marco in gewohnter The Bear-Mission.Yes, Chef!Viel Spaß mit der neuen Folge!

Silvia Vizzardelli"Che cos'è l'atto di creazioneGilles DeleuzeA cura di Antonella MoscatiCronopio Edizioniwww.cronopio.it"Che cos'è l'atto di creazione?" raccoglie una conferenza di Gilles Deleuze rimasta a lungo inedita e poco conosciuta anche in Francia, tenuta nel 1987 alla FEMIS, la Scuola Superiore di Cinema di Parigi, insieme a due interviste del 1983 e del 1986. Il volume è pubblicato da Cronopio, storica casa editrice napoletana, nella collana "Tessere", a cura di Antonella Moscati.Nella conferenza Deleuze riflette sulle condizioni dell'atto creativo inteso come atto di pensiero: un pensiero che, nel linguaggio del cinema, si esprime attraverso quei blocchi singolari di spazio-tempo che sono le immagini cinematografiche. Non si tratta, per Deleuze, di applicare la filosofia al cinema o viceversa, ma di mostrare come i due domini comunichino spontaneamente, l'uno rilanciando l'altro. Nelle due interviste che completano il volume, Deleuze mostra invece come le immagini cinematografiche, passando attraverso il cervello e il corpo dello spettatore, possano acquistare la forza di un autentico atto politico di resistenza.È lo stesso Deleuze a indicare il cuore della questione: "Qualcosa di strano mi ha colpito nel cinema: la sua attitudine inaspettata a manifestare, non il comportamento, ma la vita spirituale [...]. La vita spirituale non è il sogno né il fantasma, che sono sempre stati un vicolo cieco per il cinema, ma il dominio della decisione fredda, della caparbietà assoluta, della scelta dell'esistenza [...]. Si passa spontaneamente dalla filosofia al cinema, ma anche dal cinema alla filosofia."Un testo breve ma denso, che si può leggere come una porta d'accesso agile ai grandi temi dell'opera deleuziana — l'immagine, il tempo, la creazione come resistenza — nella forma diretta e parlata della conferenza pubblica.Gilles Deleuze (Parigi, 1925 – Parigi, 1995) è stato uno dei filosofi più influenti del secondo Novecento. Ha insegnato per quasi vent'anni all'Università di Paris VIII, prima a Vincennes e poi a Saint-Denis. Tra le sue opere principali: "Nietzsche e la filosofia" (1962), "Differenza e ripetizione" (1968), "Logica del senso" (1969), e, in collaborazione con Félix Guattari, "L'Anti-Edipo" (1972) e "Mille piani" (1980), capitoli del progetto "Capitalismo e schizofrenia". Ha dedicato al cinema i due volumi "L'immagine-movimento" (1983) e "L'immagine-tempo" (1985), e ha firmato con Guattari, nel 1991, "Che cos'è la filosofia?". Il suo pensiero, costruito attorno ai concetti di differenza, divenire e molteplicità, ha attraversato la storia della filosofia, la letteratura, il cinema e le arti, lasciando un'eredità che continua a nutrire il dibattito filosofico contemporaneo.Antonella Moscati è scrittrice e filosofa, nata a Napoli. Studiosa di Hannah Arendt, ha tradotto e curato in italiano opere di Deleuze, Jean-Luc Nancy, Michel Foucault, Walter Benjamin e altri protagonisti del pensiero francese e tedesco contemporaneo. È da anni tra le voci più attive della casa editrice Cronopio, per cui ha curato numerosi volumi. Ha esordito come narratrice in Francia con "Verbali" (Léo Scheer, 2000); tra le sue opere pubblicate in Italia: "Una quasi eternità" (Nottetempo, 2006 e 2022), "Deliri" (Nottetempo, 2009), "Una casa" (Nottetempo, 2015), "Ellen West. Una vita indegna di essere vissuta" (Quodlibet, 2021) e "Patologie" (Quodlibet, 2024).Silvia Vizzardelli insegna Estetica all'Università di Verona. La sua ricerca si muove tra estetica e teoria delle arti, con un'attenzione particolare, negli ultimi anni, all'incontro tra estetica e psicoanalisi. È docente della Scuola di specializzazione in Psicoterapia psicoanalitica (Psicomed) e collabora regolarmente con la rivista "doppiozero", per cui scrive su Deleuze, Derrida, Blanchot, Agamben e altri autori del pensiero contemporaneo. Tra le sue pubblicazioni: "Filosofia della musica" (Laterza, 2007), "La tentazione dello spazio. Estetica e psicoanalisi dell'inorganico", con Valentina De Filippis (Salerno, 2016) e "Teleplastia. Saggio sulla psiDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

Die Energiewende in Deutschland ist seit über 25 Jahren eine Erfolgsgeschichte von unten: Getragen von Einzelpersonen, Landwirten, Genossenschaften, klein- und mittelständischen Unternehmen, Stadtwerken usw. Das Erneuerbare Energien Gesetz EEG legte im Jahr 2000 einen zentralen Grundstein – doch seither untergraben politische Entscheidungen diese Basis. Mein Gast Dr. Nina Scheer ist energiepolitische Sprecherin der SPD-Bundestagsfraktion und eine der prägendsten Stimmen für eine soziale und industrielle Energiewende. Mit ihr diskutiere ich: Wie können wir die gesellschaftliche Dynamik der Energiewende neu entfachen? Nach Jahren der Bottom-up-Bewegung braucht es jetzt politische Weichenstellungen, die Bürgerinnen, Kommunen und Unternehmen weiter ermächtigen. Was muss passieren, damit die Mehrheit der Menschen konkret von der Wende profitiert? Durch sinkende Energiepreise, neue Jobs, lokale Steuereinnahmen, echter Mitsprache oder direkte Beteiligung? Welche Rahmenbedingungen sichern Deutschlands Rolle als Industrienation der Zukunft? Wie kann eine dynamische Energiewende dafür versorgen, dass die deutsche Industrie von technologische Innovation profitiert? Wie sind in diesem Kontext die aktuellen energiepolitischen Diskussionen einzuordnen? Schafft es die derzeitige Koalition, die Weichen richtig zu stellen?

Pastor Bill Scheer delivers a powerful message on stewardship, leadership, and taking ownership of God's house.This message challenges every believer to move beyond simply attending church and become someone who builds, serves, leads, and takes responsibility. Pastor Bill explains that stewardship is more than finances—it's how we steward our salvation, gifts, influence, relationships, time, and opportunities. As we faithfully steward what God has entrusted to us, He brings increase, influence, and kingdom impact.God isn't just looking for church attenders.He's looking for builders.Subscribe.Connect With Us.

Is Clean Core keeping you from tailoring SAP to your actual business needs? The move to #S4HANA Cloud (Public Edition) requires a fundamental mind shift. While the goal is to stick to the standard, real-world business processes often demand custom extensions, simpler screens, and smart automation.In the latest episode of #HANACafeNL, we sit down with Stefanie Schulkes and Sanne van Bruijnsvoort from Scheer Netherlands to explore practical extensibility strategies.Here's what we cover in this episode:Simplifying Complex S/4HANA Screens: How Scheer built #SAPBuild apps to reduce unnecessary UI friction for project managers and purchasing teams.From Low-Code to AI Agents & Joule: Moving beyond simplified UIs into conversational UI, Joule Skills, and visual agents for automated task handling.Creative #SAPBTP Workarounds: Real-world examples combining SAP Build Process Automation, CDS Views, and MS Graph APIs when standard features fall short.Enterprise Governance & Guardrails: Why AI agents in enterprise setups need proper identity management, process monitoring, and strict guardrails.Your HANA Cafe NL hosts: Jan Penninkhof and Twan van den BroekS11E11

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Acceso anticipado para Fans - ** VIDEO EN NUESTRO CANAL DE YOUTUBE **** https://youtube.com/live/_y6NfoSd3eI +++++ Hazte con nuestras camisetas en https://www.bhmshop.app +++++ La mayor batalla naval de la Primera Guerra Mundial y la última gran confrontación entre flotas de acorazados de la historia. El 31 de mayo de 1916, británicos y alemanes se enfrentaron en la Batalla de Jutlandia con más de 250 buques y casi 100.000 hombres. En este programa analizamos con rigor histórico: ¿Por qué Jutlandia no fue el nuevo Trafalgar que esperaban? La estrategia británica de bloqueo frente a la apuesta alemana de desgaste. El impacto de la revolución industrial: dreadnoughts, artillería de gran calibre, radio, torpedos y minas. Las decisiones de Jellicoe, Beatty, Scheer y Hipper. ¿Victoria táctica alemana o victoria estratégica británica? Con el historiador Roberto Muñoz Bolaños, autor de "Lucha de gigantes" ** https://amzn.to/4nXoTfn **. Una historia naval de la Primera Guerra Mundial, desmontamos mitos y analizamos con objetividad uno de los momentos clave de la guerra naval moderna. Un episodio imprescindible para entender cómo la tecnología y la industria cambiaron para siempre la forma de hacer la guerra en el mar, lecciones que todavía hoy resuenan en los conflictos geopolíticos actuales. SUSCRÍBETE a @BELLUMARTISACTUALIDADMILITAR y @BELLUMARTISHISTORIAMILITAR para no perderte ningún programa y únete a nuestra comunidad de apasionados por la historia militar, la geopolítica y los conflictos del mundo. Apóyanos para seguir creando contenido riguroso e independiente: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bellumartis PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/bellumartis Bizum: 656 778 825 Síguenos también en redes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellumartis Twitter / X: https://x.com/bellumartis #Jutlandia #BatallaDeJutlandia #PrimeraGuerraMundial #HistoriaNaval #HistoriaMilitar #RobertoMuñozBolaños #PoderNaval #GuerraIndustrial #Dreadnought #RoyalNavy #EstrategiaNaval #Bellumartis #WW1 #BatallasNavalesEscucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de BELLUMARTIS PODCAST. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/618669

In a crowded market, copying products has become effortless. Herman Scheer cofounder John Scheer explains why building a strong, clear brand is an entrepreneur's last line of defense. By rooting messaging in human truth and optimizing copy for AI search tools, he reveals how modern businesses can carve out lasting market moats that drive long-term value. For more on Herman Scheer, in show notes, click here. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Im Podcast-Gespräch zeichnet Prof. August-Wilhelm Scheer, Wissenschaftler, Unternehmer, Vordenker und Mitgestalter einer Branche, die Deutschland über Jahrzehnte geprägt hat, ein kritisches Bild der deutschen IT-Entwicklung. Deutschland habe zwar den Computer mitentwickelt und verfüge mit SAP über einen weltweiten Softwareerfolg. Den Übergang von Hardware- zu Softwareinnovationen habe man insgesamt aber verpasst. Dennoch blickt Prof. Scheer positiv in die Zukunft. Die Rahmenbedingungen für Startups seien heute deutlich besser als noch vor Jahrzehnten. Jungen Gründern rät er, nicht auf schnelle Erfolge oder Finanzierungsrunden zu setzen. Unternehmen sollten möglichst organisch wachsen und sich nicht zu früh von Investoren abhängig machen. Als Vorbilder nennt er die frühe Entwicklung von IDS Scheer und SAP, die bis zu ihrem Börsengang ohne klassisches Fremdkapital gewachsen seien.

Todd was down at Philadelphia Union training on Saturday, for Kai Wagner's first interview with the media since he returned to the club from Birmingham City. Wagner discussed why he came back to Philadelphia, conversations with Sporting Director Jon Scheer, and reflecting on his time in Birmingham. Nathan Harriel shares his thought's on Wagner's return, leadership, and how Wednesday's match against Red Bull New York can be the turnaround the team needs. While Jon Scheer talks about re-acquiring Wagner, updates on Olwethu Makhanya, Neil Pierre and the clubs search for another forward.    Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/   Jose's Social Media: Twitter: @JoserNunez91 https://nunezj.substack.com/

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

What if Christianity isn't about rules—but about relationship?In this message, Pastor Bill continues the series by moving from commitment to covenant, revealing how covenant with God changes your identity, gives you purpose, and empowers you to build the life God designed for you.Discover the benefits of living in covenant, why God is a covenant-keeping God, and how the local church is His strategy for reaching the world. This message will challenge you to stop consuming and start building.Subscribe.Connect With Us.

Pastor Bill shares a powerful message on biblical commitment and why living for God means removing every exit strategy.Through practical stories, Scripture, and honest conversation, this message explores how commitment builds faith, activates God's favor, and prepares believers to fulfill the Great Commission. Whether you're facing uncertainty, tempted to quit, or looking for God's direction, this message will challenge you to stay committed and trust God's promises.Subscribe for weekly messages from GUTS Church.Connect With Us for more sermons, stories, and resources.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I am offering something that has genuinely changed the way I think about my body — the circadian rhythm. I share what this 24-hour internal clock actually is, why researchers say it runs everything from your metabolism and hormones to your sleep and immunity, and how understanding it gave me a whole new perspective on the ongoing conversation around meal timing and breakfast. I walk through a few practical strategies rooted in circadian science that you can simply be aware of and explore in your own life.And yes — I am raising my hand on the late-night phone habit, because that quote of the week? It hit home for me too. Come learn something new about the incredible, intelligent design of your own body.QUOTE OF THE WEEK“Studies have shown that every hour you're still on your mobile phone, tablet, laptop, or watching TV at night, melatonin is suppressed by 30 minutes.”— Dr. Satchin Panda, The Circadian CodeCITATIONS ·      Panda, S. (2019). The Circadian Code: Lose Weight, Supercharge Your Energy, and Transform Your Health from Morning to Midnight. Rodale Books.·      Circadian rhythm science and the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN): National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). Circadian Rhythms. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.nigms.nih.gov/education/fact-sheets/Pages/circadian-rhythms.aspx·      Insulin sensitivity and meal timing: Saad, A., et al. (2012). Diurnal pattern to insulin secretion and insulin action in healthy individuals. Diabetes, 61(11), 2691–2700.·      Circadian disruption and metabolic health: Scheer, F. A. J. L., Hilton, M. F., Mantzoros, C. S., & Shea, S. A. (2009). Adverse metabolic and cardiovascular consequences of circadian misalignment. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 106(11), 4453–4458.·      Shift work and health outcomes: Wang, X. S., Armstrong, M. E. G., Cairns, B. J., Key, T. J., & Travis, R. C. (2011). Shift work and chronic disease: the epidemiological evidence. Occupational Medicine, 61(2), 78–89.·      Social jet lag: Wittmann, M., Dinich, J., Merrow, M., & Roenneberg, T. (2006). Social jetlag: misalignment of biological and social time. Chronobiology International, 23(1-2), 497–509.·      Melatonin suppression and blue light/screens: Harvard Health Publishing. (2020). Blue light has a dark side. Harvard Medical School. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-side·      https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/59135872-the-circadian-code-lose-weight-supercharge-your-energy-and-transformLet's go, let's get it done.Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org

What does real commitment look like?In this message, Pastor Bill explains that commitment isn't based on convenience—it's choosing to stay faithful when no one is watching. Through Scripture and practical examples, he challenges believers to live with purpose, serve consistently, and embrace the Great Commission as the culture of the Church.Discover why daily obedience produces lasting fruit, why your private faith matters, and how God wants to use your life to help people win.

Pastor Bill Scheer opens the series Building the Greatest Life Imaginable with a message about the life God has prepared for those who love Him.Through Scripture, personal stories, and a challenge to move deeper in commitment, Pastor Bill reminds us that the life God has for us is greater than what we have seen, heard, or imagined. But stepping into that life requires more than casual attendance. It requires separation from the old life, obedience to the Word, and a willingness to move from the crowd to the core.The greatest life imaginable is not somewhere far away. It is one step away.Subscribe for more messages from Guts Church.If this message impacted you, let us know. We would love to hear your story.

He registered for 47 races, blew out his knee, got disqualified for a GoPro, got married, went on a honeymoon, and still came home with the record. Thomas "Tom" Scheer is a Naval Academy graduate, Navy Commendation Medal recipient, Ironman Kona finisher, and Boys and Girls Club board member who is now the official Guinness World Record holder for the most Ironman 70.3 distance triathlons completed in a single year. Tom has spent 20 years in triathlon as a Clydesdale athlete and the kind of person who stops mid-race to help a stranger fix their bike even when it risks his own cutoff. In this conversation, we get into what the chase actually cost: the injuries, the disqualifications, the 3.9 million Hilton points, and the harder truth of being a newlywed while racing nearly every weekend for 11 months. We also go back to where it started. A panic swim in Tallahassee in 2006 in a scuba diving wetsuit, imposter syndrome on the bike, and a Dairy Queen peanut buster parfait to celebrate. Twenty years later, he drove back to that same Dairy Queen and ordered the same thing. This is the last episode before the season break, and it ends exactly where this show has always aimed: with proof that this sport belongs to everyone willing to try. Want to race? We are giving away a free entry to the Alpha Wins Big Apple Triathlon in New York on October 10. Head to @TriBeginnersLuck on Instagram for details. And through July 19, use code TRIBEGINNERPOD26 for 10% off your registration. Join the Tri Beginner's Luck Community: Enjoyed this episode? The best way to support the show is to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow us on Instagram: @TriBeginnersLuck Connect on Facebook: Tri Beginner's Luck Page Questions or Feedback? We want to hear your story! Send your questions to tblpodbiz@tribeginnersluck.com, and we may feature them on a future episode. Let's tri this!

Could you do with higher self worth? Do you put yourself down? Do you see yourself as bad? Good enough? Rob aged out of foster care homeless at 18. He struggled to see his self worth. Listen in as he shares his learnings on seeing our essential goodness. At any given time, there are more than 330,000 youth in foster care in the United States. An estimated 700 children enter the system each day, and most arrive with little more than the clothes on their backs. Those who do have belongings are often given a trash bag in which to pack up and carry their life's treasures. Rob Scheer experienced this indignity firsthand. Over forty years ago, he entered foster care and walked up to his foster home carrying a tattered and torn trash bag. He aged out of foster care at the age of 18, became homeless, and again carried his possessions in a trash bag. After graduating high school (while still homeless), serving in the military and moving on to have a successful career as a banker, Rob, along with his husband Reece, decided to grow their family by adopting from the foster care system. When his children arrived on his doorstep with their belongings in trash bags. Rob was floored. How, after forty years, were children in the foster care system still carrying their things in a bag used for trash? Rob and his family decided it was time to change this practice and the idea for Comfort Cases was born. With the vision of assembling backpacks filled with comfort and personal care items to deliver to local DCFS, the Scheer family invited their community to pack some cases. The first Packing Party was held in December of 2013 and shortly thereafter Comfort Cases was established as an official 501(c)3. To date, more than 300,000 Comfort Cases® and Comfort XL duffel bags have been distributed to children in foster care in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and now in the United Kingdom, with Comfort CasesUK launched in 2022.  Rob's ultimate goal is for every youth to receive a Comfort Case® upon entering foster care. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Comfort Cases has been featured on The Ellen Show, The Today Show, The View, and NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, just to name a few. In 2017, an Upworthy video featuring Comfort Cases received over 150 million views and in 2018 Rob Scheer was named one of CNN's Heroes. Rob and Reece Scheer are also featured in Bryce Dallas Howard's documentary film Dads on AppleTV+. Rob is the host of Fostering Change, a weekly audio and video podcast that brings in guests of prominence who discuss issues regarding foster care, adoption, LGBTQ+ and other timely and topical issues. Now in its 7th season, Fostering Change has been ranked the #1 Podcast for Adoption and Foster Care issues two consecutive years. The author of A Forever Family: Fostering Change One Child at a Time, Rob's memoir tells the inspiring story of his journey from foster care to foster parent and his drive to rebuild a broken system. In May, 2022, Rob received an Honorary Doctoral Degree, a Doctorate of Humane Letters, from Lynn University, where he also delivered the commencement speech. Rob lives in Maryland with his husband Reece, their five children and multiple pets including dogs, goats, chickens and a pig named Penelope. https://www.instagram.com/rob_scheer https://www.facebook.com/comfortcases/ https://www.facebook.com/robscheer6 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-scheer-27482653/ https://comfortcases.org/ Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.

Executive Director of the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts, former co-founder of Elsewhere Museum, printmaking evangelist, institutional theorist, and recovering residency founder George Scheer joins Duncan and Ryan for a sprawling conversation about artist-centered institutions, the legacy of Robert Blackburn, socially engaged practice, the economics of DIY arts infrastructures, and what happens when artists try to build sustainable worlds inside systems that rarely reward care work. The conversation moves from the legendary Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop to the anarchic magic of Elsewhere's living archive, through New Orleans arts policy, cross-sector cultural work, printmaking discourse, academia, administration, and the impossible balancing act between artists, institutions, donors, and communities.  George discusses the evolution of the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts from grantmaking organization to one of the most significant artist studio and printmaking ecosystems in the country, including the continuation of Blackburn's radical community printshop model and the preservation of a major archive featuring artists like Faith Ringgold, Elizabeth Catlett, and Romare Bearden. Name Drops & Links Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts — https://www.efanyc.org/ Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop — https://www.rbpmw-efanyc.org/ Elsewhere Museum — https://goelsewhere.org/ NADA New York — https://www.newartdealers.org/ Library of Congress — https://www.loc.gov/ Mellon Foundation — https://www.mellon.org/ Faith Ringgold — https://www.faithringgold.com/ Elizabeth Catlett — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-Catlett Romare Bearden — https://beardenfoundation.org/ Jasper Johns — https://www.jasper-johns.com/ Robert Rauschenberg Foundation — https://www.rauschenbergfoundation.org/ Common Field — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Field Creative Time — https://creativetime.org/ Walker Art Center — https://walkerart.org/ Central Saint Martins — https://www.arts.ac.uk/colleges/central-saint-martins University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — https://www.unc.edu/ Duke University — https://duke.edu/  

As Father's Day approaches, this week's episode of Fostering Change is one of our most personal conversations yet.For years, listeners have heard Rob Scheer share his family's story through the lens of a former foster youth, adoptive father, advocate, and founder of Comfort Cases. This week, he sits down with his youngest son, Tristan, for an honest and heartfelt conversation about family, foster care, belonging, and the journey they've shared together.Tristan joined the Scheer family as an infant, alongside his older brother, Greyson, instantly transforming the family from two children to four. Today, at 17 years old, he's a high school junior, an accomplished football and track athlete, and a young man beginning to think about college, adulthood, and the future ahead.Together, father and son reflect on growing up in a family built through foster care and adoption, what it was like being surrounded by advocacy and public service, and how Tristan defines family, belonging, and home.More than a Father's Day episode, this is a conversation about love, resilience, healing, and the lasting impact of showing up for one another.Conversation HighlightsTristan's perspective on growing up in the Scheer familyWhat it means to be part of a family formed through foster care and adoptionGrowing up around Comfort Cases, advocacy, and public serviceThe values Rob and Reece worked to instill in their childrenHow family is built through commitment, consistency, and loveLessons learned from fatherhood, family, and shared experiencesAthletics, college aspirations, and Tristan's hopes for the futureWhy belonging matters at every stage of lifeWhy This Episode MattersThis conversation reminds us that foster care is not ultimately about systems, policies, or paperwork.It's about people.It's about children finding stability, growing into young adults, building relationships, and creating futures for themselves.As Father's Day arrives, we also recognize that families come in many forms. Some young people have traditional fathers in their lives. Others are guided by foster fathers, adoptive fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, mentors, coaches, teachers, or caregivers who step forward when they're needed most.And many are still searching for that connection.To all those who show up, stay present, and help a young person know they matter: Happy Father's Day.And to every young person experiencing foster care, may this conversation remind you that family is not defined by biology alone. Family is built through love, commitment, and the people who choose to stay.

Pastor Bill Scheer continues a powerful Sunday series at Guts Church by defining grace and explaining what it means to live in the dispensation of grace.In this message, Pastor Bill teaches that grace is not just forgiveness or a religious idea. Grace is God's power, supernatural ability, and favor operating in the life of the believer. Through scriptures like Hebrews 4:16, 2 Corinthians 12:7, Romans 5:2, and Ephesians 2:8, this message shows how God's grace helps us in storms, strengthens us in weakness, and empowers us to live free from bondage.Pastor Bill also reminds the church that the Holy Spirit lives in every believer, the local church is God's plan, and every Christian has a ministry assignment.

On today's episode, Jillian and Kyle sit down to talk about some Philadelphia Union World Cup call-ups, MLS NEXT Cup, and Philadelphia Union II news. They also share their thoughts on Bradley Carnell's departure from Philadelphia and Jon Scheer being named sporting director moving forward.Make sure to subscribe or follow, and please interact with us — we love hearing from you!• Twitter: @totwag• Facebook/Instagram: theoneteamweagreeon (all one word)• Available on all major podcast platforms and YouTube• Visit our website: www.theoneteamweagreeon.com#DOOP #Soccer #MLS #MLSSoccer #Philly #PhiladelphiaUnion #MLSNEXTPro

In this message from Pastor Bill, we continue our Definitions series by unpacking what biblical faith really is.Faith is more than positive thinking. Faith is more than belief. Faith is confidence in God's promises that produces action, obedience, and expectation.Using examples from Scripture like the woman with the issue of blood, Blind Bartimaeus, Peter walking on water, and the friends of the paralytic, Pastor Bill shows how miracles happen when faith becomes active.If you're facing a storm, waiting on a promise, or believing God for breakthrough, this message will help strengthen your faith and encourage you to trust God's Word above your circumstances.GUTS CHURCH

The Philadelphia Union announced on Wednesday that they have parted ways with head coach Bradley Carnell after a 1-10-4 start in MLS this season. The club announced that Philadelphia Union II head coach Ryan Richter will serve as the interim head coach. The club also announced that Jon Scheer will serve as the clubs new Sporting Director after serving as the interim since March. Todd and José give their thoughts on all the news, as well as their thoughts on Principal Owner Jay Sugarman and Jon Scheer's Thursday press conference with the media. News: Olwethu Makhanya named to South Africa World Cup squad: [5:07] Philadelphia Union make sporting changes: Bradley Carnell fired after 1-10-4 start to season: [14:17] Ryan Richter named interim head coach of first team: [35:30] Jon Scheer Named as Sporting Director: [49:38] Ernst Tanner updates: [54:28] Upcoming transfer window: [ 1:15:55]   Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/   Jose's Social Media: Twitter: @JoserNunez91 https://nunezj.substack.com/

In this episode, Hailey escapes to the Northwoods—a region where sparkling lakes, towering pines, and welcoming communities set the stage for countless kid-friendly experiences! If you're planning a weekend getaway or hoping to make this beautiful area your home, you'll find endless opportunities for family fun! And if you fall in love with the Northwoods lifestyle, RE/MAX Property Pros is ready to help you find the perfect home near all these community treasures. The Bobber is brought to you by Something Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/ Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/family-fun-in-the-northwoods-activities-and-places-kids-will-love/ Elmer's Fun Park: https://elmersfunpark.com/; Kartway: https://rockingwstables-kartway.com/kartway/; Northwoods Zip Line Adventure Tours: https://www.facebook.com/NorthwoodsZipLine/; Bearskin State Trail: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/bearskin; Wildwood Outdoor Adventures: https://www.facebook.com/WildwoodOutdoorAdventureWOA/; Pirates Hideaway: https://www.eagleriverpirates.com/; Torpy Park & Beach: https://www.minocqua.org/listing/torpy-park-and-beach/3750/; Wildwood Wildlife Park Zoo & Safari: https://wildwoodwildlifepark.com/; Eagle Falls Adventure Golf & Laser Tag: https://eaglefallsadventuregolf.com/; Northwoods Children's Museum: https://northwoodschildrensmuseum.com/; The Corner Store: http://www.thecornerstoresayner.com/; Scheer's Lumberjack Show: https://scheerslumberjackshow.com/;  The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/ The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpod Shop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsin Discover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsin Discover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks RE/MAX Property Pros: https://www.northwoodspropertypros.com/. Follow on social @northwoodspropertypros

In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Scheer to unpack her journey from competitive athlete to being told she needed her large intestine removed and how that moment changed everything.We dive into:Why IBS is often a “catch-all” diagnosisThe real root causes behind SIBO and gut dysfunctionWhy gut issues keep coming backThe role of stress and the nervous system in healingHow to actually fix the root cause (not just symptoms)If you've struggled with bloating, IBS, SIBO or unexplained health issues, this conversation will change how you think about healing.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veterans. SUBMITTED BY: Liz Mallen, Belleville IL Rosemary Francis Scheer Private, United States Army430th Army Air Force Base Unit, Ephrata Army Air Corps Base, WA, Woman's Air CorpsBorn: 1922 Died: March 12, 1945 Died in an automobile accident in Spokane, WA; Parents were Oscar C. and Katherine Sheer; Member of Young Ladies' Sodality, St. Joseph's Epheta Society, St. Joseph's Institute for the Deaf, and St. Joseph's Hill Ladies' Auxiliary and Western Catholic Union Branch 303; Raised in East St. Louis, IL at 5524 Oriole Avenue, Walnut Park East Buried in Calvary Cemetery. ________________________________________________________________ This Week’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE, Inc. Michel's Funeral Home and Freddie's Market See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful Sunday message, Pastor Bill Scheer teaches on what it means to clarify your purpose and live on assignment.You were not created by accident. God formed you with intention, gifted you with purpose, and prepared works in advance for you to walk in. This message will challenge you to stop living small, reject passivity, align your time with purpose, and take bold steps of faith.If you've been feeling distracted, stagnant, or unsure of your next step, this word will help refocus your life.GUTS CHURCHCHAPTERS:00:00 Joy of the Lord + Opening01:21 Take the Shot02:16 Clarifying Purpose03:10 You Were Sent05:10 You Were Chosen on Purpose08:06 Created for Purpose09:00 Decide to Live It10:15 Courage Over Passivity12:30 Your Gifts Need to Be Used14:38 Align Time With Purpose17:09 Increase Your Capacity18:57 Define Your Purpose20:29 God's Word is Truth21:25 Alignment Over Balance24:04 Time is a Responsibility27:14 Takeover Mentality30:32 Legacy Team Vision33:26 Meditate on Ephesians 2:1034:20 Salvation Invitation

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

This Easter message from Guts Church is more than a celebration—it's an invitation.Pastor Bill Scheer delivers a direct, practical, and life-altering message about what Easter really means for your life today. This isn't about attending church once a year—it's about stepping into a new life, taking your next step, and discovering real purpose.From powerful worship moments to a clear call to action, this service challenges you to move from inspiration to transformation. Whether you need a fresh start, healing, direction, or purpose—this message meets you right where you are.Easter isn't the finish line… it's the launch point.If you've been stuck, drifting, or unsure what's next—this is your moment.

Eating disorders in kids are more common than parents realize, but many still question how to spot early warning signs, talk about healthy habits and body image, and support with compassion. Host Elise Hu sits with professional squash champion Amanda Sobhy and National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) CEO Jessica Scheer to unpack the realities of eating disorders and disordered eating in children and teens.  Amanda shares her personal journey navigating bulimia as a high-performing college athlete, and how early messages about body image and food shaped her relationship with both. Amanda emphasizes the challenge of accepting help, the importance of accepting it, and how parents can help build a community around their child that supports balance, empathy, and open communication. Later, Jessica Scheer offers expert, practical guidance for parents: how to spot subtle red flags, when to seek professional support, and how to start conversations without shame or fear. She also shares how parents can model a healthier relationship with food and body image — starting with their own beliefs and behaviors. Key Takeaways: Surround yourself with a community that encourages balance, moderation, and empathy. Hold space for your child to come to you with questions, conversation, or help. Approach conversations about disordered eating with love, care, and compassion. Model a healthy relationship with food for your children by working through your own biases. Take note of key behaviors or effects that might indicate someone is struggling with an eating disorder. ⏱️ Timestamps: Keep the conversation going at home with our FREE Conversation Kit companion guide: https://delivery.shopifyapps.com/-/38ab486df8738219/9262fd8440adfe72 Learn more from Amanda Sobhy: https://www.instagram.com/asobhy93 Learn more from Jessica Scheer and the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ New episodes every Tuesday: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AKidsCo Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-us-a-parenting-podcast/id1552286967 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bIRVxM8hbriNxydkSv6VG Or wherever you get your podcasts.

In this Guts Church Sunday Service, Pastor Bill delivers a direct and urgent message about the harvest, purpose, and the time we're living in. Teaching from Matthew 20 and Palm Sunday, this message challenges believers to stop sitting idle and step into the mission of reaching people.This is a call to action. The harvest is not coming someday—it's here now. Every relationship, every conversation, and every opportunity matters because eternity is at stake. Pastor Bill challenges the church to feel the urgency, take responsibility, and actively bring people into the house of God.If you've been waiting for the right time, this message will remind you—the time is now.

In this Guts Church Service, Pastor Bill breaks down Ephesians 6 with a powerful focus on leadership, responsibility, and spiritual authority. This message challenges us to stop living passively and start leading—at home, at work, and in every area of life.You'll learn what it means to put on the full armor of God, why faith is your greatest weapon, and how to stand strong in a world full of pressure, deception, and distraction. This isn't about surviving—it's about advancing, taking ground, and living from a position of victory.If you've ever felt under attack, uncertain, or stuck—this message will realign you with truth and remind you who you are in Christ.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro + Seated in Victory00:02 Leadership Defined00:03 You Can't Lead From the Back00:05 Leadership = Taking Hits00:06 Shield of Faith Explained00:08 Armor of God Context00:09 Taking Ground Mentality00:10 Generational Leadership00:12 Obedience and Honor00:14 Parenting + Culture00:17 Honor in the Workplace00:19 Spiritual Warfare Reality00:22 How the Enemy Attacks00:23 Depression → Oppression → Possession00:24 Stand and Fight00:25 Armor of God Breakdown00:26 Speak the Word00:30 Harvest is Ready00:32 Call to Salvation00:34 Closing Prayer + Invitation

In this Sunday Service message, Pastor Bill teaches on the Transfiguration of Jesus and challenges us to move beyond surface-level Christianity into real revelation, real understanding, and real obedience. This message is a call to stop sightseeing through the Word, stop chasing only the miraculous, and start building a life that is rooted in truth, humility, and the voice of God.This word speaks directly to doubt, fear, pride, suffering, purpose, and the weight of what Jesus accomplished. It also builds to a powerful altar call, reminding us that hearing God is not just about information — it is about transformation.CHAPTERS:00:00 The Tongue and Ear of the Learned02:22 Stop Sightseeing Through the Bible03:41 The Transfiguration of Jesus07:25 Moses, Elijah, and the Mountain09:52 This Is My Beloved Son, Hear Him11:28 Jesus Foretells His Suffering15:25 Doubt, Fear, and Pride18:41 Why the Cross Had to Happen21:32 They Were Whipping God23:21 We're Building for the Next Generation24:28 Altar Call Begins26:05 Come to the Altar29:19 This Is the Harvest33:13 If You Don't Do What God Called You To Do35:18 Salvation Prayer36:53 Closing Prayer and Next Steps

On this episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer is joined by his friend, Pedro Andrade, an Emmy Award–winning journalist, producer, and global storyteller whose work explores identity, culture, and what it truly means to be a family.Pedro is the host and producer of the HBO Max documentary series Somewhat Familiar, which follows Pedro and his husband as they adopt a baby and travel the world exploring how families are formed across cultures and communities.One episode of the series is especially meaningful to the Fostering Change community. Episode five featured Rob Scheer and the Scheer family, offering an honest look at foster care, adoption, and what permanency can look like in real life.In this conversation, Rob and Pedro revisit that experience and explore how storytelling can expand our understanding of family, bring visibility to foster care, and inspire more compassionate conversations about belonging.Episode HighlightsHow media and storytelling can redefine traditional ideas of familyWhy foster care stories deserve a place in global conversations about belongingPedro's experience of becoming a parent and how it shaped his perspective on adoptionWhat the Scheer family story revealed about permanency and resilienceThe role of documentaries in shifting public understanding and reducing stigmaAbout the GuestPedro Andrade is an Emmy Award–winning journalist, producer, and global storyteller known for his work exploring culture, identity, and human connection. He is the host and producer of the HBO Max documentary series Somewhat Familiar, which follows Pedro and his husband as they navigate adoption while exploring family structures around the world. Through his work, Pedro highlights diverse stories of belonging and invites audiences to see family through a wider, more compassionate lens.Connect with Pedro

On this episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer sits down with Dr. Liz DeBetta — an award-winning writer, educator, and solo performance artist whose work explores adoption, trauma, identity, and healing through storytelling.Dr. Liz is the founder of Migrating Toward Wholeness, a trauma-informed, arts-based healing framework, and the author of Adult Adoptees and Writing to Heal. Her work centers on an often-overlooked truth: adoption isn't a moment — it's a lifelong identity journey.This conversation is especially meaningful for Rob, who reflects on his own experience adopting his son Alex, who joined the Scheer family at 18 and was formally adopted at 22 — a powerful reminder that belonging and permanency have no age limit.Together, Rob and Dr. Liz explore how adults navigate adoption-related grief and identity, why healing can unfold later in life, and how storytelling becomes a transformative tool for reclaiming voice and wholeness.Episode HighlightsLate and adult adoption as meaningful and transformativeHow writing and embodied storytelling support trauma integrationWhat “wholeness” means for identities shaped by early lossThe role adoptive families play in supporting adult adoptees over timeAbout the GuestDr. Liz DeBetta is an award-winning writer, educator, and solo performance artist whose work focuses on adoption, trauma, and identity through narrative expression. She is the founder of Migrating Toward Wholeness™, the author of Adult Adoptees and Writing to Heal, and the creator of the acclaimed one-woman show Un-M-Othered, which examines adoption and patriarchy through embodied storytelling. Holding a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies, she blends research, lived experience, and art to support healing and identity integration.Connect with Dr. Liz

This message calls believers back to God's original design for the nuclear family structurePastor Bill teaches from Joshua 24, Ephesians 5–6, Psalm 127, and Deuteronomy 6 to lay a biblical foundation for strong families. Covenant commitment. God-given roles. Forgiveness. Legacy. Jesus at the center.If families are going to thrive in a broken culture, they must be built on the authority of God's Word.This message covers:• What covenant really means• Why family must be built on Scripture• The power of praying and worshiping together• God-designed roles in marriage and parenting• Why forgiveness unlocks grace• How to build generational legacy• Keeping Jesus at the center of the homeUnless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.Subscribe and Connect With Us.

Friend and professional photographer, Brittany Scheer returns to discuss the implications of photographing worship, and the complexities of church marketing.     

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

Are you exhausted all the time? In this solo episode, Darin breaks down why so many people feel chronically exhausted despite eating clean, exercising, and "doing everything right." He explains how modern life disrupts mitochondrial function, circadian rhythm, stress signaling, and nutrient availability, and why fatigue is not a personal failure, but a biological signal. This episode offers a grounded, practical roadmap to restoring energy by realigning your environment, habits, and daily rhythms with how the body is actually designed to function.     What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why chronic fatigue is exploding—even among healthy, active people How mitochondria do far more than "make energy" The role of circadian rhythm, light exposure, and timing in energy production Why stress, overtraining, and modern lifestyles drain cellular energy How emotional suppression and unexpressed stress affect vitality The difference between forcing energy and allowing energy Simple daily practices that support mitochondrial repair How breathwork, stillness, and social connection restore resilience Why nutrition alone isn't enough without rhythm and recovery How to realign your biology with the modern world     Timecodes 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife and the intention behind this episode 00:00:32 – Sponsor: TheraSage and natural frequency-based healing 00:02:10 – Happy New Year + why this conversation matters now 00:02:37 – Are you exhausted even though you're "doing everything right"? 00:03:26 – The modern energy crisis and rising chronic fatigue 00:04:12 – Why surface-level health advice no longer works 00:04:27 – Mitochondria: more than energy factories 00:04:59 – Circadian misalignment, EMFs, and modern stressors 00:05:36 – Overtraining, stress load, and lack of recovery 00:06:00 – Fatigue as a signal, not a lack of discipline 00:06:18 – How artificial light disrupts internal clocks 00:07:25 – Discipline as alignment with natural rhythms 00:07:36 – Emotional release, primal expression, and energy recovery 00:08:47 – Why "why am I tired all the time?" is exploding online 00:09:24 – The mitochondria as environmental sensors 00:10:06 – Stress signaling, thoughts, and cellular energy flow 00:11:18 – Breathwork and slowing the nervous system 00:12:24 – Social connection and low-stress signaling 00:13:02 – Sponsor: Bite toothpaste and eliminating plastic exposure 00:15:19 – Morning sunlight and circadian priming 00:15:52 – Reducing artificial light at night 00:16:15 – Nutrients that support mitochondrial function 00:17:29 – Sleep timing, consistency, and repair 00:18:20 – Evening routines and melatonin protection 00:19:46 – Small daily steps compound into real energy 00:20:17 – Antioxidants, inflammation, and recovery 00:20:49 – Training smarter, not harder 00:21:31 – Breathwork, sauna, and recovery rituals 00:22:26 – Nutrition, protein, and polyphenols 00:24:37 – Five daily energy takeaways 00:25:24 – Energy is permitted, not forced 00:26:03 – Listening to the body and closing reflections 00:26:49 – SuperLife Patreon and community support     Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien     Thank You to Our Sponsors: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order.     Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway "Fatigue isn't failure. 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