POPULARITY
Categories
This episode I discuss West "addressing" the scandal and why it was stupid, and on In the City, Yvonne gets married and worries about Lindsay's romantic future, Gavin seems to be Kenny's biggest hater, Amanda gets upset that Kyle thinks her moving out meant she was actually moving out and more!Follow me on social media, find links to merch, Patreon and more here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Craig and Big Mac analyze the allegations surrounding Geno Smith and discuss the Jets' potential interest in the supplemental draft. They also debate the name change of Türkiye, the merits of Disney vacations, and why LeBron James' off-court behavior and playing style make him a poor fit for the Knicks. 01:20 - Geno Smith Video Allegations 06:02 - Jets Supplemental Draft Strategy 11:33 - Türkiye and World Cup Woes 14:58 - Yankee Suite Polo Mishap 18:43 - The Great Disney Debate 23:05 - Slither.io and Workplace Etiquette 27:00 - Men Taking Baths Discussion 32:00 - MmmBop Release Date Argument 35:30 - Craig's Dislike for LeBron James 40:05 - Roger Clemens Gambling Stories
In this installment of Metron Live, Bishop Jim Swilley continues his series on being seated in heavenly places, drawing from Ephesians 2 and Psalm 16:11. He challenges listeners to rethink joy—not as an emotional high, but as a state of presence. Using stories from his own life, the Israelites' wilderness journey, a beloved family cat nearing the end of its life, and even a tense basketball game, Bishop Jim argues that fullness of joy is found when we stop living in regret over the past or anxiety about the future and become fully present in the moment. His central revelation is that “in His presence is fullness of joy” also means learning to live in our own presence—to fully inhabit the life we are experiencing right now. Key Takeaways 1. Your Life Has a Path, Even When It Feels Circular Drawing from Psalm 16:11, Bishop Jim teaches that God shows us “the path of life,” but that path is often cyclical rather than linear. Like Israel wandering for 40 years before facing the same Jericho, many people revisit similar lessons until they learn to see their circumstances differently. Key Thought: Stop obsessing over the “should have, could have, would have” moments. Fullness of joy requires making peace with the path that brought you here. Scripture: Psalm 16:11 2. Presence Is the Gateway to Joy The core revelation of the message comes from a simple observation about a family cat that peacefully accepted the end of its life. “He was present all the way to the end.” — Bishop Jim Swilley recounting a conversation about Avery’s cat. That statement unlocked a deeper understanding of Psalm 16:11. Most people are physically present but mentally somewhere else—replaying the past, worrying about the future, or trying to solve problems that don’t yet exist. Bishop Jim shares a personal story of standing in the Gulf of Mexico on vacation while mentally sorting through future responsibilities, realizing: “My body’s in the Gulf of Mexico, but I’m not here.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Main Lesson: You cannot experience fullness of joy if you are not fully present. Scripture: Psalm 16:11 — “In Your presence is fullness of joy.” 3. Anxiety Pulls You Out of the Present Moment Whether it’s worrying about finances, relationships, aging, health, or the future, anxiety fragments attention and lowers our ability to experience joy. Bishop Jim contrasts this with Jesus’ teaching: Scriptures Referenced: Matthew 6 — Consider the lilies. Matthew 6:34 — “Take no thought for tomorrow.” The message is not irresponsibility; it is refusing to sacrifice today’s peace for tomorrow’s uncertainty. 4. Stop Rehearsing the Stories That Keep You Sick Referencing Proverbs, Bishop Jim teaches that many people unknowingly reinforce negative realities by constantly speaking about them. Scripture: Proverbs 13:12 — “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” He argues that there is a healthy place for processing pain, counseling, and healing, but eventually there comes a point where continuing to repeat the story keeps it alive. Key Thought: There comes a time when you stop retelling the wound and start telling a new story. 5. Don’t Make Your Joy Dependent on Other People’s Approval One of the strongest practical applications of the message is the reminder that everyone wants acceptance, but joy cannot be dependent upon it. “You got to feel good about yourself whether anybody gets it or not.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Jesus serves as the model. He never sought permission from others to live in the truth of who He was. Scriptures Referenced: John 8:58 — “Before Abraham was, I am.” John 10:18 — “No man takes my life, I lay it down.” 6. God Is Not Against Pleasure Bishop Jim closes by examining the final phrase of Psalm 16:11: “At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” He contrasts this with religious systems that often treat pleasure, enjoyment, and happiness as suspicious or sinful. Using Jesus turning water into wine at Cana as an example, he argues that God is not opposed to joy, celebration, or abundance. Scripture: John 2 — The wedding at Cana. His conclusion is that many religious traditions have taught people to expect struggle, guilt, and stress, while Scripture repeatedly points toward joy, peace, and life. Memorable Quote “You can’t have fullness of joy if you’re not present.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Main Scripture Psalm 16:11 “You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Final Thought The heart of this message is simple but profound: joy is not found in fixing the past or controlling the future. It is found in fully inhabiting the present moment. According to Bishop Jim, the highest vibration, the heavenly place, and the fullness of joy are all experienced when we stop living somewhere else and become fully present to the life unfolding right in front of us.
Christ Seated at God's Right Hand I. The Significance II. The Profit III. The Comfort Read: Revelation 5 Text: Lord's Day 19
Interview with fitness veteran, Mindy Mylrea to discuss creating classes that meet older adults where they are. Mindy shares her decades-long fitness career and how she's focused on active aging through her SASS program (Seated, Assisted, Standing for Seniors), designed to let participants with very different abilities train together in one class. We cover:How to structure a classHow to use simple equipment and body positioning for multiple options; and How to market and cue classes to avoid intimidation and ensure success for everyone. She identifies gaps in active aging programming, and how her and her husband built a non-profit based on Blue Zones research.Links for Mindy:https://themovementors.com/Instagram@mindymyrealfitnessConnect with AGEnts of Movementhttps://www.agentsofmovement.com/ Sign up for the newsletter:https://www.agentsofmovement.com/newsletter
Bishop Jim's insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Learn more: www.bishinthenow.com Follow Jim Swilley on Youtube to see the videos live Sundays at 11:11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow In this message, Bishop Jim Swilley launches a new series, Seated in Heavenly Places, exploring the idea that heaven is not merely a future destination but a present spiritual reality. Drawing from Ephesians 2, he challenges traditional concepts of striving for heaven and instead teaches that believers are already seated with Christ in higher dimensions of consciousness and awareness. He connects biblical concepts of joy, abundance, and spiritual maturity with ideas of vibration, authenticity, gratitude, and emotional well-being. The central theme is that fullness of joy is not dependent on circumstances but is a state of being that can be cultivated through gratitude, self-awareness, generosity, and living authentically. Key Takeaways 1. We Are Already Seated in Heavenly Places Bishop centers the teaching on Ephesians 2:4-6, emphasizing that believers are not trying to get to heaven someday but are already participating in heavenly realities now. Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-6 “And raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” He explains that sitting represents completion and rest rather than striving. Quote: “We’re not trying to get to heaven. We’re from heaven.” — Bishop Jim Swilley 2. Joy Is More Than Happiness The message distinguishes between temporary happiness and what Jesus described as “fullness of joy.” Scriptures: John 15:11 John 16:24 Nehemiah 8:10 Jesus repeatedly spoke of joy becoming “full,” which Bishop presents as a higher state of spiritual living rather than an occasional emotional experience. Quote: “There’s joy, and then there’s fullness of joy.” — Bishop Jim Swilley 3. Protect Your Joy One of the strongest practical applications is the idea that people must become guardians of their own joy. Rather than allowing circumstances, old wounds, or difficult people to dictate emotional states, Bishop encourages listeners to consciously maintain a higher perspective. Quote: “If there’s things in your life that are draining your joy, either have the courage to get rid of it, get it out of your life, or change the way you think about it.” — Bishop Jim Swilley 4. Heaven and Hell Are Present Experiences Rather than viewing heaven and hell exclusively as future destinations, Bishop presents them as realities experienced in daily life. Quote: “Some of y’all ain’t scared of going to hell because you already been to hell.” — Bishop Jim Swilley He describes “streets of gold” as a metaphor for abundance, peace, and living from a consciousness of provision rather than lack. 5. Gratitude Raises Your Awareness A recurring theme is that gratitude shifts perception and opens people to greater joy. Scripture: Psalms 100:4 “Enter his gates with thanksgiving.” Bishop suggests that gratitude should not wait for favorable circumstances but become a daily practice. Quote: “Why can’t you just be happy that you woke up this morning?” — Bishop Jim Swilley 6. Generosity Creates Joy One of the most powerful personal stories in the message involved Bishop blessing a healthcare worker who had helped him. The lesson was that giving often produces more joy in the giver than receiving does. Scripture: Acts 20:35 “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Quote: “I was so much happier about that than if somebody had given me a hundred dollars.” — Bishop Jim Swilley 7. Authenticity Is Essential Bishop teaches that authentic living is directly connected to joy and emotional health. When people hide behind roles, expectations, or false identities, they disconnect from the fullness of who they are. Quote: “You’re never going to have fullness of joy when you’re frontin’.” — Bishop Jim Swilley 8. Your Narrative Shapes Your Reality A major practical takeaway is the importance of refusing to continually revisit old wounds and painful stories. While healing requires processing the past, growth requires eventually creating a new narrative. Scripture: Philippians 3:13 “Forgetting those things which are behind.” Quote: “You already dealt with this. That’s done. I’m not doing time travel backwards and bringing up old stuff.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Main Scripture Focus: Ephesians 2:4-6 “And raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” This passage serves as the foundation for the entire series, framing heavenly living as a present reality characterized by joy, abundance, peace, gratitude, and spiritual awareness rather than merely a future hope. Memorable Quote “When you learn to get your joy up there and walk in the fullness of joy, you have to get real protective of it.” — Bishop Jim Swilley
The Great White Throne Judgment: The Final, Dreadful, and Eternal Reckoning of the Wicked Dead In the majestic and awe-inspiring closing visions of the Book of Revelation, the Apostle John, carried along by the powerful inspiration of the Holy Spirit, beholds a series of breathtaking scenes that unveil the final consummation of all things and the eternal destiny of every soul. Following the glorious thousand-year reign of the Lord Jesus Christ upon the earth, after the last desperate and futile rebellion of Satan, and after the complete and utter defeat of Gog and Magog with fire from heaven, the divine spotlight turns with solemn intensity upon the most terrifying and irreversible event in all of human history: the Great White Throne Judgment. This is the ultimate, final, and most dreadful courtroom of the entire universe, where every single soul that has ever died in unbelief, impenitence, and open rebellion against the living God will be supernaturally raised from the dead, solemnly examined with perfect scrutiny, and eternally sentenced according to the flawless, unerring, and infinitely holy justice of Almighty God. Revelation 20:11-15 stands as one of the most sobering, heart-shaking, conscience-piercing, and fear-inducing passages in all of Holy Scripture, a passage that should cause every reader to tremble and every unrepentant sinner to flee without delay to the mercy of the cross. The full text of this profoundly solemn and eternally weighty passage, as given in the inspired and infallible Word of God, reads as follows in its complete and unbroken form: “And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” This tightly woven, divinely inspired passage forms a self-contained and climactic unit that brings the entire millennial section of the Book of Revelation to its dreadful, everlasting, and irreversible close. It follows immediately after the final casting of Satan, the devil, into the lake of fire where he will be tormented day and night forever and ever. It stands just before the glorious and radiant unveiling of the new heavens and the new earth in which righteousness dwells. The context is saturated with absolute finality, divine justice, and the irreversible nature of eternity. The redeemed saints of all ages have already participated joyfully in the blessed first resurrection and have reigned triumphantly with Christ for a full thousand years. Those who now appear trembling before the throne are precisely “the rest of the dead” who “lived not again until the thousand years were finished” (Revelation 20:5). The old creation, stained and cursed by sin, is even now dissolving before our eyes, and every unsaved soul must now give a full, terrifying, and inescapable account before the burning, all-seeing holiness of Almighty God. Let us now carefully, reverently, and thoroughly exposit this passage verse by verse, drawing out its rich and multifaceted meaning through the original Greek language where it adds vivid force and eternal impact, through the surrounding biblical context, and through the weighty, soul-stirring eternal truths it so powerfully proclaims to every generation. The Scene (Revelation 20:11) “And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.” The apostle John begins this vision with the majestic and familiar apocalyptic declaration “And I saw” (Kai eidon), words that immediately signal the introduction of a fresh, breathtaking, overwhelming, and panoramic heavenly vision that seizes both the apostle's enraptured gaze and our own hearts with a profound sense of holy dread and reverent awe. What suddenly bursts upon his enraptured sight is nothing less than the supreme, final, and most glorious tribunal of the entire created universe: “a great white throne” (thronon megan leukon). This throne is described as megan—vast beyond all human imagination or comprehension, majestic in unrivaled dignity and splendor, and clothed with overwhelming, absolute, and unchallenged sovereign authority. It towers infinitely and eternally above every earthly court of law, every royal palace, and every seat of human government or power that has ever existed. It is leukon—brilliantly, purely, dazzlingly, and radiantly white—symbolizing in the most vivid way possible the spotless, unapproachable, and infinite holiness together with the flawless, unblemished, and perfect righteousness of God Himself. No shadow of injustice, no whisper of partiality or favoritism, no trace of corruption or bribery can ever approach, touch, or stain its gloriously radiant surface. It glows and pulses with the blazing, consuming purity of the One who is eternally “light, and in him is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5). Seated in awesome, majestic, and terrifying splendor upon this throne is “him that sat on it” (ton kathemenon ep' autou). Though not explicitly named in this particular verse, the consistent, harmonious voice of all Holy Scripture clearly identifies this enthroned and sovereign Judge as the Lord Jesus Christ Himself—the very One to whom the Father has committed all judgment without exception (John 5:22, 27). It is the same pierced and crucified Savior who once hung in agony upon the cross as the meek and lowly Lamb of God, now appearing in indescribable glory and power as the exalted Lion of the tribe of Judah and the righteous, eternal Judge of all the earth (Acts 17:31). From His glorious and unveiled face—“from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away” (ephugen ho ouranos kai he ge apo tou prosopou autou)—the entire created cosmos recoils in utter panic-stricken terror and helpless flight. The powerful Greek verb ephugen paints a vivid, dramatic picture of frantic, desperate, and uncontrollable flight, as though the whole vast universe is fleeing away like a terrified servant before the blazing anger and consuming holiness of its rightful Master. The material heavens and earth, which have groaned and travailed together in pain for long ages under the heavy curse and bondage of sin (Romans 8:22), simply cannot endure or withstand the unveiled, searing, and infinite holiness of the incarnate Son of God. “And there was found no place for them” (kai topos ouch heurethe autois). No towering mountain can hide the guilty. No vast ocean can swallow them up or conceal their shame. No dark cavern, no remote corner of the universe, and no hiding place anywhere offers the slightest refuge or shelter. The old creation completely and obediently dissolves in trembling submission to make way for the new heavens and the new earth, soon to be revealed in all their pristine and eternal glory. Behold this scene in all its terrifying majesty and cosmic grandeur: the Judge's holy countenance shines with such consuming, blinding splendor that the very stars vanish from the sky, the mountains melt like wax before the fire, and the fabric of the universe itself flees away in helpless panic. There is absolutely no escape, no delay, and no hiding place anywhere for the guilty. This is the awe-inspiring, universe-shaking, cosmic backdrop against which the final judgment of all the wicked dead will now unfold in solemn and eternal detail. The Subjects (Revelation 20:12) “And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.” With the majestic, terrifying, and holy scene now vividly established, the apostle John solemnly describes the vast multitude of those who must appear before this awesome throne: “the dead, small and great” (tous nekrous tous megalous kai tous mikrous). This innumerable host includes every single human being who has ever lived and died without Christ—from the mightiest emperors, renowned philosophers, and world conquerors of history to the poorest peasants, nameless slaves, and long-forgotten souls in obscure corners of the earth. The term nekrous powerfully and solemnly underscores their former dreadful and hopeless condition: they were spiritually dead in trespasses and sins (Ephesians 2:1), and physically dead and decaying in the grave. Now they are resurrected—not unto glorious and eternal life, but solely and exclusively to stand condemned and trembling before the righteous Judge. They “stand before God” (hestanda enopion tou theou) in solemn, trembling, and inescapable accountability. They do not sit as honored guests or relaxed observers; they stand as helpless, guilty defendants before the bar of infinite holiness and perfect justice. All earthly distinctions, privileges, and ranks vanish instantly: kings and beggars, the rich and the poor, the famous and the obscure—all stand equally naked, exposed, and without a single defense. Then the books are dramatically and solemnly opened: “the books were opened” (kai biblia eneochthesan). These are the perfect, unerring, and exhaustive records of God's infinite omniscience—containing every single thought, every idle word, every secret deed, every hidden motive, every act of open rebellion, and every neglected opportunity for repentance. Nothing is lost in the mists of time, forgotten, exaggerated, or diminished by even the slightest degree. “And another book was opened, which is the book of life” (kai allo biblion eneochthe, ho estin tes zoes). This is the precious, blood-bought Lamb's Book of Life, the eternal and unchangeable roll call of all who have been redeemed by the precious blood of the Lamb (Revelation 13:8; 21:27). The dead “were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works” (ek ton gegrammenon en tois bibliois kata ta erga auton). For the unredeemed, their own accumulated works rise up as silent but utterly damning witnesses against them, proving beyond any shadow of doubt the universal guilt declared throughout Scripture: “all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23) and “there is none righteous, no, not one” (Romans 3:10). The Significance (Revelation 20:13-14) “And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.” The resurrection is total, universal, complete, and absolutely inescapable. “The sea gave up the dead which were in it” (kai edoken he thalassa tous nekrous tous en aute)—even those whose bodies were lost in the darkest ocean depths, shipwrecked, or dissolved into nothingness over centuries are raised whole, intact, and fully conscious. “Death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them” (kai ho thanatos kai ho hades edokan tous nekrous tous en autois). Death releases the bodies it has claimed; Hades surrenders the disembodied spirits it has held in waiting. Every single prisoner is freed without exception for this final, terrifying accounting. “They were judged every man according to their works” (ekrithesan hekastos kata ta erga auton)—a perfectly personal, individual, thorough, and unanswerably just judgment. Then comes the climactic declaration of finality and eternal victory: “And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death” (kai ho thanatos kai ho hades eblethesan eis ten limnen tou pyros. Houtos ho thanatos ho deuteros estin). Here we must clearly, carefully, and biblically distinguish the First Resurrection from the Second Death if we are to grasp the full weight and significance of this moment. The First Resurrection, described in detail earlier in this same chapter, is the glorious and blessed rising of all the righteous saints of every age: “Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years” (Revelation 20:6). These blessed and holy ones rise to glorious life, priestly service, and triumphant reigning with Christ, enjoying complete and eternal immunity from all judgment and condemnation. The Second Death, however, is the lake of fire itself—the final, conscious, unending, and irreversible torment and eternal separation from the presence of God for all who die without Christ. It is not annihilation, cessation of existence, or temporary punishment. Scripture repeatedly describes those confined there as being “tormented day and night for ever and ever” (Revelation 20:10; see also Revelation 14:11 and Mark 9:44-48). The first death is physical, temporary, and universal; the second death is spiritual, eternal, conscious, and reserved only for the impenitent. Those who share by faith in the First Resurrection escape the Second Death forever because the Lord Jesus Christ has already borne their full judgment and condemnation in His own body on the tree. Those who reject Him will experience both deaths in their fullest, most horrifying measure. How infinitely, eternally, and gloriously better it is to stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ—the Bema Seat described in 2 Corinthians 5:10—than to stand condemned before this Great White Throne of terrifying justice! At the Bema Seat, believers, already washed in the atoning blood and forever accepted in the Beloved, have their works examined only for the purpose of rewards and commendation, never for condemnation or loss of salvation. Christ has fully and completely borne our judgment at Calvary: “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). We may lose certain rewards through unfaithfulness, yet we ourselves are saved “so as by fire” (1 Corinthians 3:15). At the Great White Throne there is no Advocate, no covering blood of the Lamb, and no possibility of mercy—only the damning books of works and the horrifying, eternal absence of one's name from the Book of Life. The Sentence (Revelation 20:15) “And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” The sentence falls with devastating, irreversible, and terrifying finality and simplicity: “Whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire” (ei tis ouch heurethe en te biblo tes zoes gegrammenos eblethe eis ten limnen tou pyros). No appeal is possible. No second chance is granted. No mitigation or end is ever offered. The lake of fire—originally prepared for the devil and his fallen angels (Matthew 25:41)—becomes the everlasting, conscious abode of every soul whose name is missing from the Lamb's Book of Life. All human works, however outwardly impressive or religious in human eyes, prove utterly powerless to save or deliver on that day. Conclusion and Appeal Dear friend, the blazing, inescapable reality of the Great White Throne Judgment should cause every heart to tremble with godly fear, every conscience to awaken, and every soul still outside of Christ to flee without a moment's delay to the only place of safety—the cross of Calvary. To every sinner still living in unbelief and rebellion: Come now! Do not delay another heartbeat or take another breath without settling this eternal matter. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved” (Acts 16:31). Repent of your sins with genuine sorrow and place your full, trusting faith in the finished work of the crucified, buried, and risen Savior. His precious, sin-cleansing blood can write your name in the Lamb's Book of Life this very moment, delivering you forever from this throne of terror and granting you a joyful place in the blessed first resurrection and the eternal joys of the redeemed. To every true believer already resting in Christ: Live with holy urgency, eternity burning brightly in your soul, and a passionate desire to please your Lord. Be ready to meet your Savior at any instant, whether by death or by His glorious return. Serve Him with wholehearted devotion, faithfulness, and love so that when you stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ you may hear His glorious “Well done, thou good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21) and receive a full and abundant reward. “Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come” (Matthew 24:42). May the solemn, weighty, and eternal truths of this passage stir us all to fervent prayer, pure and separated living, compassionate love for the lost, and bold, urgent gospel witness until Jesus returns in power and great glory. To the Lamb upon the throne, our blessed Savior and coming Judge, be all honor, praise, dominion, and glory forever and ever. Amen.
WATCH ON YOUTUBEFor their very first "Kick-It" episode, hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr. are pulling up extra chairs for their favorite chaotic cousins Jade and X.D. from the hit podcast Jade + X.D.! Together, the crew is grabbing their Ghostface masks and heading to the theater to unpack the highly anticipated horror-comedy reboot, SCARY MOVIE.Tune in for their hella honest verdict: is this spoof spectacular a "Seated," "Stream It," or a "Skip It?"Plus, the hosts and their guests play a special "Wayans Cinematic Universe" edition of the Black Cinema Games, highlighting the box office classics of the legendary Black comedy dynasty for the culture. Finally, they close the show with Good Vibes Only, sharing what's bringing them joy this week. JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUBhttps://www.seatedshow.com/join00:00:00 - Intro00:01:10 - The Kick-It Lounge: Jade + XD's Faves00:13:40 - Attend Historically Black Phrases Live! In Boston00:15:15 - Scary Movie Spoiler-Free Chat00:29:50 - Scary Movie Spoiler-Filled Review: All The Movies Referenced In Scary Movie00:53:19 - Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score, Letterboxd Rating00:53:44 - Black Critic Spotlight: Rendy Jones for RendyReviews.com00:55:43 - Seated, Skip It, Stream It Verdict00:58:46 - Apply to Stony Brook University's 2026-2027 Podcast Incubator: https://podcastfellows.org/apply00:59:58 - Black Cinema Games: The Wayans Cinematic Universe01:12:58 - Good Vibes Only: Password Hosted by Keke Palmer (Season 3), One Album A Day, Tennis, House Guest ft. Quinta BrunsonCONNECTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seatedshow,Website: https://www.seatedshow.comEmail: holla@seatedshow.comCREDITSHosts: Tre'vell Anderson and Ray Love Jr.Produced by: Slayzhon and FiftyLeven MediaEditor: Ray Love Jr.Theme Music: BuckrollAnimation: Agung AdhiLocation Partner: The WalkGood Yard ( @WalkGoodLA )Creative Consultant: Jade Fox ( @iamjadefox )Publicity: House of HeraldsTITLES DISCUSSEDBaby Boy starring Tyrese Gibson, Taraji P. Henson, Omar Gooding, Snoop Dogg (Directed by John Singleton)Beauty Shop starring Queen Latifah, Alicia Silverstone, Andie MacDowell, Alfre Woodard (Directed by Bille Woodruff)Big Hero 6 starring Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Daniel Henney, T.J. Miller (Directed by Don Hall, Chris Williams)The Blackening starring Grace Byers, Jermaine Fowler, Melvin Gregg, X Mayo (Directed by Tim Story)The Color Purple starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey (Directed by Steven Spielberg)Crooklyn starring Alfre Woodard, Delroy Lindo, David Patrick Kelly, Zelda Harris (Directed by Spike Lee)Dance Flick starring Shoshana Bush, Damon Wayans Jr., Essence Atkins, Affion Crockett (Directed by Damien Dante Wayans)Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood starring Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Tracey Cherelle Jones, Chris Spencer (Directed by Paris Barclay)Drop starring Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane, Jeffery Self (Directed by Christopher Landon)Fifty Shades of Black starring Marlon Wayans, Kali Hawk, Fred Willard, Mike Epps (Directed by Michael Tiddes)The Five Heartbeats starring Robert Townsend, Michael Wright, Leon, Harry Lennix (Directed by Robert Townsend)A Haunted House starring Marlon Wayans, Essence Atkins, Cedric the Entertainer, Nick Swardson (Directed by Michael Tiddes)A Haunted House 2 starring Marlon Wayans, Jaime Pressly, Essence Atkins, Gabriel Iglesias (Directed by Michael Tiddes)Jackie's Back starring Jenifer Lewis, Tim Curry, Whoopi Goldberg, Loretta Devine (Directed by Robert Townsend)Juwanna Man starring Miguel A. Núñez Jr., Vivica A. Fox, Kevin Pollak, Tommy Davidson (Directed by Jesse Vaughan)Let's Be Cops starring Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr., Rob Riggle, Nina Dobrev (Directed by Luke Greenfield)A Low Down Dirty Shame starring Keenen Ivory Wayans, Charles S. Dutton, Jada Pinkett Smith, Salli Richardson (Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans)Meteor Man starring Robert Townsend, Marla Gibbs, Eddie Griffin, Robert Guillaume (Directed by Robert Townsend)Mo Money starring Damon Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Stacey Dash, Joe Santos (Directed by Peter MacDonald)Naked starring Marlon Wayans, Regina Hall, Jonathan Todd Jackson, Scott Foley (Directed by Michael Tiddes)The Other Guys starring Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, Michael Keaton (Directed by Adam McKay)Polly starring Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, Dorian Harewood, Barbara Barrie (Directed by Debbie Allen)Robert Townsend and His Partners in Crime Poster Vol. 1 starring Robert Townsend, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Paul Mooney (Directed by Robert Townsend, Walter C. Miller)Scary Movie (2000) starring Anna Faris, Jon Abrahams, Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans (Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans)Scary Movie (2026) starring Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall (Directed by Michael Tiddes)Space Jam starring Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, Theresa Randle, Danny DeVito (Directed by Joe Pytka)Up Up and Aways starring Michael J. Pagan, Robert Townsend, Alex Datcher, Sherman Hemsley (Directed by Robert Townsend)White Chicks starring Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Jaime King, Frankie Faison (Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans)JOIN THE SEATED MOVIE CLUBhttps://www.seatedshow.com/joinTagsScary Movie 2026, Scary Movie 6, Scary Movie review, Wayans Brothers, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans, Anna Faris, Jade and XD, Jade and XD podcast, Wayans Cinematic Universe, Black Cinema Games, Black comedy movies, Black film criticism, Black movie podcast, Black pop culture, LGBTQ podcast, SeatedShow, Seated podcast, Rotten Tomatoes, pop culture commentary, movie review podcast, Brenda Meeks, horror comedy, parody, Kim Wayans, Damon Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans
Photo: Nahaaygm Łagyigyedm (Spirit of Our Ancestors) sits ashore One Tree Island outside of Metlakatla, Alaska. (Hunter Morrison / KRBD) Wildlife across southern Southeast Alaska is emerging from wintertime hibernation, but in Metlakatla on Annette Island, animals are not the only things waking up. Canoes are hitting the water again, marking this year's start of a Tsimshian tradition that is tied to the village's history. KRBD's Hunter Morrison tagged along for a recent canoe journey, and has this story. About a dozen people are holding cedar boughs in a driveway on the outskirts of town. Seated atop a nearby trailer is a long, white canoe. David Nelson grabs his drum and begins singing. As the drumbeats echo through the subdivision, the mixed-aged crowd cleanses and awakens the vessel by brushing the cedar along its sides. The song's lyrics honor the canoe and welcome its paddlers. It has not been performed in three years. “We believe they’re like a living, breathing thing, so we treat it as such. We say ‘hello' to it, and when we put it away, we tell you ‘it was good to be you,' and we thank it for doing everything.” The ceremony marks the start of the canoe's spring and summertime journey. The 40-foot long Nahaaygm Lagyigyedm (Spirit of Our Ancestors) has navigated Metlakatla's waters and traveled to neighboring islands since 2013. Johon Atkinson, president of the nonprofit Liwaayda, says the organization's goal is to share Tsimshian culture and bring Metlakatla back to its canoeing roots, which dates back over 130 years. “So the whole reason why we got this canoe was to get our people in Metlakatla out on water.” While today's canoes are often used to educate people about Tsimshian culture, Atkinson says they are still important to traditional practices. Later this month, the Spirit of Our Ancestors will be used in Metlakatla to harvest seaweed from neighboring islands. “It’s that feeling of we’re going to be on the ocean, on the highways of our ancestors. And just that feeling is so comforting. I feel complete when it is canoe season.” Minutes after its blessing, the canoe is towed to a boat launch, from which they will paddle to nearby One Tree Island. Johon Atkinson, right, and family members cleanse the Spirit of Our Ancestors with cedar boughs before the canoe's first journey of the season. (Photo: Hunter Morrison / KRBD) Atkinson, who is joined by his son, niece, and nephew, hopes fun opportunities like these can help keep Tsimshian traditions alive for the next generation. “Having them experience this now is something that many of us adults have not experienced at their age. So the fact that they are here, learning and leading – there’s just no words on how amazing that is.” Atkinson says folks from all over the country visit Metlakatla each summer to experience the village's canoe journeys firsthand. (Courtesy Robert Nick family) Robert Nick was a man of the Southwest Alaska tundra – and much more. He died last month at the age of 84. His memorial service was at St. Innocent Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Anchorage last week where, as Rhonda McBride from our flagship station KNBA tells us, he was remembered for a lifetime of public service. Robert Nick's Russian Orthodox service was fitting for a man who loved the harmonies of the Slavonic choir. He was known to pass out recordings of his favorite hymns to friends and fellow singers. For Andrew Guy (Yup'ik), president of the Calista Native Corporation, Nick represents the end of an era. “He's part of that group that came from having no electricity, no outboard, to where we are today.” (Courtesy Robert Nick family) Nick helped bring electricity to villages throughout Southwest Alaska through his work with the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, an organization he helped found. He also ran a store in Nunapitchuk, a village near Bethel, Alaska where he grew up. Richard Jung (Yup'ik), who owned Jung's Trading Post, in the neighboring village of Napakiak, said Nick's leadership grew from the values he was raised in. “One of the things you're taught is to help people. You try to do what you can for your village and your region. And he was one of those guys that did that./ He knew that he could get things done and was one of the ones that knew he had to do it. He was just a fine person.” Robert Nick was very proud that he was the first in his family to receive a Western education and graduate from high school. That achievement became a foundation for decades of service on boards and commissions that focused on a wide range of causes: health, education, housing, economic development, job training, and protecting the Yup'ik subsistence way of life. (Courtesy Robert Nick family) His niece Karen Cooke Phillips (Yup'ik) says he was tireless. “Attending meetings, after meetings, for days and hours, and for continued years.” And yet, Phillips says, his home was filled with love, a reflection of his early life. Nick was the eldest of nine children. After his father died, he took over his father's store and helped to provide for his younger brothers and sisters – an experience Phillips says shaped his lifelong role as a father figure – not just within his family but across the region. “He has been in those arenas, leading in lots of different organizations and providing a voice for people from our region, or the lifestyle of the people of our region.” Nick had two twin passions, housing and education. He dedicated many years of his life to improving housing conditions in rural Alaska. Eventually, he became a national advocate for federal Indian housing programs and brought attention to the Third World conditions in Alaska villages. He also served on the Lower Kuskokwim School Board for two decades and became its longtime chairman. Steve O'Brien, a former school principal, remembers giving Nick a copy of Robert Rules of order to help him. “And he laughed, and he said, ‘Oh, I already have that book.' And he reached behind from the bookshelf, and he pulled down this very worn and earmarked copy of Robert's Rules with sticky pages and stuff. He was an expert about this stuff.” O'Brien says it is no surprise that Robert Nick was eventually asked to chair almost every board he served on. In 2014, Nick received an honorary Doctorate of Laws degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. (Courtesy Robert Nick family) Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Tuesday, June 9, 2026 — Lawsuit threatens unique century-old Native Hawaiian land benefit
Learn how to fix your pain with our “Centralization Process” here! https://rebrand.ly/ytpainfreeSubmit an application to work with us 1:1 and learn how to fix your low back! www.therehabfix.com/low-back-programTo view hundreds of free low back videos please follow us on instagram at @rehabfix www.instagram.com/rehabfixStop stretching your hip flexors for low back pain without understanding the real problem. Tight hip flexors are not always short hip flexors. In many cases, they feel tight because they are weak, unstable, or lacking control.In this video, you'll learn why constantly stretching your hip flexors may not fix your lower back pain and can sometimes make your hips feel even more unstable.Instead, I'll show you three specific hip flexor strengthening exercises designed to build strength, control, mobility, and stability through your hips, pelvis, core, and low back.If your low back pain gets worse with sitting, standing, walking, or lifting, your hip flexors may need strength instead of more stretching.
Have you ever wished you had a tier list strictly of exercises you perform while sitting down? We figured you did, so we made the perfect tier list. EliteFTS Use code MASS10 to save 10% on most orders! BearFoot Shoes Use code MASSENOMICS to save 10% on every order! Juggernaut AI Use code MASSENOMICS to save 10%! The Strength Co Get some Go-To Plates!
Come journey with me to the cosmos and engage Yahweh
Saturday is Review day on The Daily Promise. Every Saturday, we review the promises of the week so we can allow them to go deep into our hearts and lives. Here are the promises we covered this week. Psalm 32:7 – God is Your Hiding Place. Psalm 62:1 - God is Your Salvation. Ephesians 2:5-6 - Seated in Heavenly Places. Judges 6:12 - God Sees Who You Are in Him. Psalm 32:8 - Jesus Will Show You the Way.
Accepting the grace God has given you, allows you to stop rushing what God is developing. Some believers are trying to force what God is forming. Trying to hurry relationships.Trying to hurry finances and promotion.Trying to hurry healing. Trying to JUST hurry.But when you know you're seated at the King's table, you STOP PANICKING aboutTIMING. When you know where you're seated, you don't fear where you're headed. Where areYou seated? EPHESIANS 2:6 : “…Seated with Christ in Heavenly places.” God has more than enough for you with your name on it. Will you let perfect patience work?
WELCOME BACK TO LOVE ISLAND!!! BIG BIG EPISODE ALERT!!! i am giving my thoughts on the first week of love island usa season 8 which includes, of course, ranking the men. after flying back from Fiji, i fill you all in on what has happened in the past week in my life, music wise, and internet drama wise. sit back and enjoy :)Video Version: https://youtu.be/XMTQD7fCHiwInstagram and TikTok: @king.notqueen
The Covenant Nation Sunday ServiceBy Pastor Poju Oyemade31st May 2026
Jason and Shemeka Michelle discuss the controversial jury selection for the Karmelo Anthony trial. The trial is chock-full of racial overtones. Why were potential black jurors so adamant in limiting in advance their willingness to impose significant sentencing on Anthony? ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@TheShemekaMichelle ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media: https://x.com/JasonWhitlock https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Cineversary podcast episode #95, host Erik J. Martin commemorates the 75th birthday of Strangers on a Train, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Seated adjacent on this train ride is Stephen Rebello, contributing screenwriter on the 2012 film Hitchcock, and author of Criss-Cross: The Making of Hitchcock's Dazzling, Subversive Masterpiece Strangers on a Train. Erik and Stephen swap insights and opinions on why this film is essential viewing, its subversive sexual dynamics, salient themes, and much more. Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and email show comments or suggestions to cineversarypodcast@gmail.com.
Plus, the big petroleum companies are weakening their economic outlook with the conflict's effects likely to be felt for some time, a week after the tragic apartment blast in Oak Cliff the community is still grieving, the president of the Dallas Police Association sees the team's departures and says Dallas leaders should pay attention to what he calls warning signs about the city's future, and more...
Today's Promises: Ephesians 2:5-6 Have you ever considered that, as a believer, your spiritual position is already in heaven? In this episode, we'll discuss what it means to be seated with Christ in heavenly places. Because of God's rich mercy and amazing grace, you have been made alive in Christ, raised with Him, and given a place with Him in His Kingdom. This truth changes everything. You are no longer defined by the struggles, fears, and uncertainties of this world. Through your union with Christ, you share in His victory over sin, Satan, and the powers of darkness. Join us as we discover how living from your heavenly position brings confidence, peace, purpose, and direct access to God's presence every day. Learn why your true home is with Christ and how His finished work empowers you to live in freedom, victory, and hope today.
Fall asleep thinking about God, the transcendent King on his throne. You can be at peace because he reigns!After you get a good night's rest, you can: Contact me at truesleepfeedback@gmail.com. Support this ministry at https://buymeacoffee.com/truesleep.Check out the work-in-progress website at truesleeppodcast.com.Watch a video of this meditation at youtube.com/@TrueSleep-k8j.Try a prototype of a morning Bible worksheet and let me know what you think at truesleeppodcast.com/worksheets.
Will the World Cup bring with it human trafficking??
In this message, Pastor Josh delves into the introduction to the book of Ephesians, emphasizing the importance of clarity and the need for a relationship with Christ and foundational rooting in the Word of God. It then explores the concept of sitting, walking, and standing in Christ, followed by an in-depth discussion of the blessings of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This message concludes with a focus on resting in Christ's finished work and the freedom it brings.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Book of Ephesians08:32 Sitting, Walking, and Standing in Christ17:04 Blessings of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit43:13 Resting in Christ's Finished WorkRecorded Live at Hope Church in Springfield, MO#Ephesians #lifeinChrist #perspective #seated #sitwalkstand #forHisGlory #Christ #realLife
In her 20's, Jana Danielson got off of 11 medications, ended chronic pain, and reclaimed her body and health sovereignty, and it had nothing to do with doctors, surgeries, or even supplements.One MAJOR factor? Learning how to breathe again. Pretty simple but how many focus on their breath to heal?In this episode, I sit down with Jana Danielson, Pilates master instructor, fascia expert, and creator of the Cooch Ball — a simple, multi-purpose pelvic floor fitness tool.Jana went from a 21-year-old on 11 daily prescriptions, dismissed by her own doctor, to becoming pain-free and an advocate and teacher to others wanting to do the same.I've never studied the importance of the pelvic floor personally, so I am so grateful for coming across Jana and her work. She makes it so interesting and practical, and explains clearly this essential component to our good health - for women AND men. We all have pelvic floors and pelvic floor health is not just for women!You will learn how there is a good chance your pelvic floor is too tight rather than too weak, how your toes and feet are affecting you, the crazy connection between your big toe and pelvic floor and so, so much more! Check out the show notes for a quick sampling.This is not new information. It's a remembering of how brilliant your body already is.Topics in this episode:6:35 Jana's origin story - from farm girl to prescription spiral8:34 By 21 Jana is taking different medications simultaneously9:58 The doctor who told her the pain was in her head and walked out11:23 The moment that changed everything - finding a Pilates magazine in a Safeway checkout line13:11 How Jana got off all 11 medications in four months through Pilates and breath work16:26 Opening a Pilates studio in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan17:27 How Jana realized her incontinence at 21 was a hypertonic pelvic floor, not weakness17:53 Inventing the Cooch Ball24:24 Pelvic floor is not just a women's issue: erectile dysfunction, plantar fasciitis, and chronic hip pain in men24:43 The deep front fascial line and how your big toe connects directly to your pelvic floor27:29 Why every shoe you wear is slowly compromising your fascia29:20 How optimal weight distribution through the feet: is 60% on the heel and 40% on the metatarsals30:28 How plantar fasciitis develops from a gastroc/soleus imbalance and forward body posture31:12 The cascade from dysfunctional big toe to collapsed arches, weak glutes, and pelvic floor breakdown31:34 Why leaking when you cough or sneeze means your pelvic floor is too tight, not too weak32:33 The three layers of the pelvic floor and how they work as an orchestra36:51 Simple blood sugar hacks40:14 The apple analogy and understanding how the diaphragm and pelvic floor work together43:40 How the diaphragm influences the pelvic floor44:29 Why stress, tight clothing, and sucking your belly in slowly kills diaphragm function45:21 The scalenes and SCM muscles: your neck's backup breathing muscles and why they're overwhelmed47:45 Step-by-step diaphragmatic breathing technique: how to do it correctly right now48:08 Diaphragmatic breathing delivers 600% more oxygen and activates the parasympathetic nervous system49:17 Why we exhale as we lift: the pelvic floor's job explained through the exhale50:35 How the Cooch Ball was developed and what makes it different from a regular ball57:46 Kids and pelvic floor health: bedwetting in children linked to hypertonic pelvic floor58:43 Pelvic floor and orgasm: why so many people can't quite get there1:00:47 The $21 billion incontinence product industry and the leaky roof analogy1:04:42 Pelvic floor and constipation: a connection almost nobody talks about1:05:36 Research study: pelvic floor is the first muscle to fire under stress and the last to release1:07:27 How to tell if you're hypertonic vs. hypotonic (too tight vs. too weak)1:10:49 The pelvic floor as a crystal ball: what it tells you about stress, illness, and emotion1:12:19 Releasing fascia and emotional release1:13:10 Why a healing crisis is a good sign1:15:01 Why leaking more at first on the Cooch Ball is actually a great sign1:18:20 The daily Cooch ball protocol1:19:00 The trifecta for anyone starting without a Cooch Ball: breathing, posture, blood flow1:20:26 Seated posture: using your sit bones to create space for your organs1:21:36 The Eeyore effect: how slumped posture drains energy and movement creates ATP1:23:41 Most people have 80% of weight forward; how to safely shift to 60/401:28:07 Jana's message: "I've been there" — the nights of crying in chronic pain1:30:32 The invitation: check in with where you're breathing from, where your tongue is, where your shoulders are — right now1:33:48 and more!If you enjoyed this episode, please share and consider going to www.sovereigncollective.org/shop to check out my offerings and get a deal while supporting the podcast. I'll be adding more great offerings there over timeFind Jana:Website: https://bloombetter.life/saschaUse code SASCHA10 to save 10% off your orderIG: https://www.instagram.com/jana.danielson/ - so many great tidbits here!!---------------------------------------------Find me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saschakalivoda/IG: https://www.instagram.com/saschaksays/Website: www.sovereigncollective.orgYou Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@saschasays/videosBitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Tfl1Zo021FcXGet Lifewave Patches: www.lifewave.com/saschak (choose 'shop' to be a customer or 'join' to be a Brand Partner if you wish to do it as a business)Email: sascha @ sovereigncollective.org
On this week's episode, Afi joins Thato and Lebo from Seated with Thato & Lebo, for a Ghana
I met Nathan in the El Progreso Public Library in Uvalde, Texas in the Fall of 2022. Children all over the country were heading back to school but things were different in Uvalde. The community was still dealing with the trauma of the horrific shooting at Robb Elementary School on May 24, 2022. I was working on a photo essay for the New Yorker about children going back to school in the wake of the shooting. One morning, I followed the sound of piano music into the rotunda of the El Progreso Public Library. Seated at a baby grand, silhouetted against a sunlit room of bookshelves, I found Nathan. He's a local minister and the part-time chaplain at the hospital in Uvalde. On the day of the shooting, he was there when they brought the children in. He sat with the families as they waited for news about their children. The next day, he came to the library and played the piano for anyone in the community who needed a quiet place and some peaceful music–including himself. On this 4th anniversary of the shooting at Robb elementary, my heart goes out to the entire Uvalde community, especially to the parents and families of the victims. Show notes: This episode was produced by Greg Miller in May 2026. Waiting for the School Bus in Uvalde published in the New Yorker, October 10, 2022 Music: Canon in D Major — Johann Pachelbel Prelude No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846 (from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1) — Johann Sebastian Bach Moonlight Sonata — Ludwig van Beethoven Danny Boy — Traditional Gymnopédie No. 1 — Erik Satie Clair de lune — Claude Debussy All music performed by Nathan Lafrenz. I want to thank Nathan for his time, his talent, and his healing words. Thanks also to Mendel Morgan, the former director of the El Progreso Public Library. Special thanks to everyone at the New Yorker, especially: Joanna Milter, Noel Flores-Théard, Megan Field, Bowen Fernie, Stacey Pittman, Andrew Katz, writer Rachel Monroe and of course, David Remnick. I get script editing help from Tina Chiappetta-Miller
"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are you tired of leading from empty? What if burnout isn't a willpower problem? What if it's an alignment problem? In this episode, Dr. Catherine Toon sits down with author and identity coach Raquel Orona to unpack why so many Christians, especially leaders, stay stuck in performance, striving, and exhaustion even when they know the truth of who they are in Christ. Raquel's new book Seated Not Striving is a deep, practical invitation back to the only place where lasting transformation happens: your co-seated identity in Christ. What you'll learn: - Why identity misalignment is the hidden root of ministry burnout - How agreement, what you believe and say about yourself, shapes everything - The difference between inner healing and inner alignment - Why the finished work of Jesus means rest is your starting point, not your reward - How to realign quickly when you feel yourself drifting into striving or performance Need a fresh encounter with God? Register for Pursued By Love: https://catherinetoon.com/pursuedbylove To support the ministry with tax-deductible donations: https://catherinetoon.com/support/ Marked by Love, Revised & Expanded Edition is here: #1 Best Seller & #1 New Release in our category! Get your copy: https://amzn.to/3K2J9ZV God, Male & Female?: https://amzn.to/49hzCIM CONNECT WITH CATHERINE: ► Website: https://catherinetoon.com/ ► Facebook: @catherinetoonmd ► Instagram: @catherinetoon ► Twitter: @catherinetoonmd ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CatherineToonMD FREE RESOURCES: ► Podcast: https://catherinetoon.com/perspectives-podcast/ ► Free eBooks: https://catherinetoon.com/free-downloads/ ► Blog: https://catherinetoon.com/blog/ ► Free chapter of Marked by Love: https://catherinetoon.com/mblfreechapter/ ABOUT CATHERINE: Encouraging you to experience God and discover who you truly are! Catherine has been in the business of changing lives for decades as an author, speaker, and prophetic coach. She is incredibly gifted at calling forth personal destiny and has helped thousands of individuals who are on that journey.
Hope Church - The Jesus You Don't Know - The Seated Priest - 5_16_26 by Hope Church Utah
What happens when Jesus ascends to heaven? We hear in the Nicene Creed that he is - “seated at the right hand of the Father.” What does it mean for a king to sit down on his throne? It means he's been victorious.
First Church of New Knoxville, Ohio
The journey continues. As the reality of the Freedom Rides settles in, Emily and Nia are confronted with the weight of what these riders are truly risking. Inside churches, bus terminals, and tense conversations filled with uncertainty, the line between observer and participant begins to disappear. And as the buses prepare to depart, one question quietly lingers beneath it all... who is actually willing to stay seated when things get dangerous?I Witness is Sponsored by:NCS Online: Discover the ultimate blend of fun and learning at NCS Online – where education meets excitement! Enroll now!We Were Friends: Stream We Were Friends, a gripping real-time film focusing on forgiveness and friendship.I Witness: Ride to Freedom, is presented by Northwest Christian School & Red Five MediaWritten, Directed, and Produced by Chris Zimmerman.Executive Producer: Geoff BrownEmily- Violet SharpNia- Susannah SchrockAlex- Caleb EmeryQuinn- Chanel ValdezSarah- Elise OakesRev. Carter- Patrick EvilleIf you enjoy our content, consider supporting us by leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform and sharing the show with your friends. Your support helps us continue to bring you thought-provoking content.
Germany's far-right AfD party is surging by exploiting voter anger over inflation and the Iran war. Judy Dempseyhighlights the party's success in eastern Germany, where it taps into deep-seated cultural and political resentments. (8/16)Q930 ASTOUNDING
Thursday's meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping concluded with a banquet. Seated at tables in the ballroom were more than a dozen CEOs, among them SpaceX's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook and Nvidia's Jensen Huang. It was also attended by Trump's son Eric Trump, who runs the Trump Organization, and his wife, Fox News host Lara Trump. The Financial Times' Joe Miller tells us more.Then, during the summit, President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have focused on trade, security, and stability.NPR China correspondent Jennifer Pak in Beijing shares the latest from the summit. And, Scott Tong reports from China on a podcast called StoryFM, modeled after This American Life. He speaks with Kou Aizhe, the show's creator, about being inspired by American podcasts and how he's able to get Chinese people to tell frank, honest stories that might be embarrassing or shameful, in a culture that is conformist where private things stay private.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Alejandro Peña Esclusa highlights alleged voter fraud in Peru, warning that leftist "Marxist" forces utilize international support to manipulate elections. Ernesto Araújo discusses deep-seated corruption in Latin America, describing it as a geopolitical tool for "totalitarian powers" to undermine the free world and honest governance. (9/16)1942 AGITPROP
What does it mean to stay anchored in Christ when life feels heavy?
This month your boyz Showtyme Joshua and H5T are flying thru season 3 that is the epicness that is Lucha Underground and we are wondering are you following the white rabbit. Make sure to follow us on all the socials and our podcast families and partners below. And highfivers make sure to Tune In and Tune out, press play and enjoy because ya know we sure as shit did. The post Going Underground installment #22: When a 1/4 Nelson Seated Jawbreaker Won't Do, Will Flying Morracas Do? appeared first on Shining Wizards Network.
Today we'll talk about Cape Town, South Africa, Part 1 of 2 Welcome to the Dr. Mary Travelbest Guide podcast. A few weeks ago, I returned from a 90-day journey around the world, and I'm excited to connect with fellow travelers and share experiences. The FAQ is: Carolyn asked me about traveling and how to improve her posture while traveling. I thought about all of the times I look down at my screens and slouch as a habit I want to break, too. So thanks for the question, Carolyn. To improve posture, here is my response. Answer: Here is a short routine for neck mobility and posture, because "tech neck" and looking down at phones can worsen the appearance of neck lines and make the area muscles tighter. Cleveland Clinic recommends regular neck movement and posture work for tech neck, and Harvard notes posture-focused stretching can help mobility. A simple travel routine you do a few minutes a day while on the go. Chin tuck: Sit tall, pull your head straight back like you are making a double chin. Hold 5 seconds, repeat 8–10 times. Neck rotations: Slowly turn right, center, left. Repeat 5 times on each side. Cleveland Clinic also describes slow neck circles/rotations for the neck area. Side neck stretch: Ear toward shoulder, hold 15–20 seconds each side, 2 rounds. Shoulder blade squeeze: Pull shoulder blades gently back and down for 5 seconds, 10 reps. Seated chest stretch: Clasp hands behind you and lift slightly to open the chest; Harvard describes this as a posture stretch. Hold 10 seconds, repeat 2–4 times. Those exercises help mobility, tension, and posture, which can make your neck look better, One small caution: stop the stretches if you get pain, tingling, numbness, dizziness, or headaches, and get checked if neck stiffness is severe or persistent. Neck mobility work should feel gentle, not aggressive. 60-second confidence challenge Your challenge today, Confidence Challenge in Cape Town, Part 1 of 2 If you like today's Confidence Challenge, my book series delves into how to get exercise while traveling. See the 5 steps to solo travel, from easy to more challenging, with tips and all of my mistakes, too See Book A for healthy travel, and Book B for great destinations. Soon, C will be joining them with adventures for you to experience around the world. Find it on the website at https://www.5stepstosolotravel.com/ or on Amazon. Look for the pre-order info for Book C. It will be available for pre-order soon. Today's destination is Cape Town, South Africa, Part 1 of 2 Start with Table Mountain. You should not skip Table Mountain. The day I went was foggy, cold, and rainy, but the views were still great. On the way up the cable car, I met two guys who were planning to BASE jump off the mountain, which is a bit like skydiving but from a mountain. See the link. It's very dangerous. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C4csBc90V8 A safer alternative is to take the cable car if conditions are clear or almost clear. It was a joy to be taken up to the top and explore the views from above, learn the history, and even have lunch there if you like. And here's the catch: weather changes fast. If you wait for the "perfect day," you may miss it. So go early. Stay flexible. I recommend you take the Hop-on Hop-off bus around Cape Town and explore with a guided tour from the double-decker. I did that, plus the wharf, art museums, Aquarium with jellyfish and shark exhibits, and the beach, of course. The Red line takes you to Table Mountain. Robben Island was closed for repairs, so it should be open now. Worth seeing is Robben Island, located in Table Bay near Cape Town, South Africa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous as the former maximum-security prison where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 18 years of his 27 years in prison. Now a museum symbolizing the triumph of democracy over apartheid, it offers tours guided by former political prisoners. The wharf was excellent. Sea-faring boats such as those you would see in San Francisco or Boston. Let's talk about the beach. Along Camp Bay, I walked on the beach. I saw lots of artists selling paintings here. They were mostly people who were starving and unemployed, so they became entrepreneurs. People standing in the street with cups for coins. Drive—or hire a driver—to experience: ● Chapman's Peak Drive ● Cape of Good Hope https://www.sanparks.org/parks/table-mountain/what-to-do/attractions/cape-of-good-hope-cape-point Now, let's be practical. Cape Town is not a "wander anywhere" city. Stick to: ● V&A Waterfront ● Sea Point Promenade https://www.waterfront.co.za/? Clifton and Camps Bay are stunning. But don't confuse beauty with safety. Go during the day. Stay aware. Leave before dark. I swam in Fish Hoek, and it was chilly, but so refreshing and safe, too. https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Beaches/Fish-Hoek-Beach My missteps: Travel Mistakes to Avoid: TSA delays This around-the-world trip had a few TSA security stops, but in the last few years I have been stopped for bringing all kinds of items across the border. The most recent stop was for spices, traveling in a sealed container, at the border. Next time I carry spices, I'll check that bag. The TSA spent 5 minutes checking my spice for tampering on the way to Taiwan last month. AI was used to select some of the suggestions for this episode. Connect with Dr. Travelbest 5 Steps to Solo Travel website Dr. Mary Travelbest X Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Page Dr. Mary Travelbest Facebook Group Dr. Mary Travelbest Instagram Dr. Mary Travelbest Podcast Dr. Travelbest on TikTok Dr.Travelbest on YouTube In the news
Going Underground: Installment# 22--This month your boyz Showtyme Joshua and H5T are flying thru season 3 that is the epicness that is Lucha Underground and we are wondering are you following the white rabbit. Make sure to follow us on all the socials and our podcast families and partners below. And highfivers make sure to Tune In and Tune out, press play and enjoy because ya know we sure as shit did. And make sure you follow our esteemed Guest Mario, he not only hosted us but dude is definitely part of our family. https://x.com/akidfrom34thst Pick up your own copy of Eat Like a Luchador cookbook https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/eat-like-a-luchador-legends-of-lucha-libre/1137837312 Listen to Doc and our Boy Zack on the The Take it Home Podcast on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ti7qaJevlzh2M5J4nfqSg Follow Doc on Twitter https://x.com/DocSimmons17 IG : @docsimmons17 Follow the 4th leg of the Going Underground crew DUI friend the Kid from 34th st https://x.com/akidfrom34thst Follow Country Air https://x.com/countryairbrand Follow Tom at https://twitter.com/High5Tom Follow Josh at https://x.com/showtyme341 Follow VGM at https://twitter.com/VisGlobalMedia Follow the Shining Wizards https://twitter.com/wizardspodcast Logo done by personal friend Atomic Howler https://x.com/AtomicHowler https://www.facebook.com/theartistbryanvreeland/ Follow the Podcast at https://x.com/G_U_Podcast If you want to watch along smash this link courtesy of our boy The King Azar https://archive.org/details/season1-lucha-underground Music in the Intro is Friday Night in Afikin by Marcelo Nami Podcasts Doc Referenced in his Episode for more Lucha UnderGround content https://www.youtube.com/@masksmatsmayhem https://www.youtube.com/@luchacentral
You want to feel God's presence every day. Not just on Sunday when the worship is good and the message hits. You want to experience His power and peace in the middle of the hard Wednesday. In the middle of the crisis. In the middle of the ordinary overwhelming mess of daily life. And if you are honest, you have never said that out loud. But it is the truest thing you have felt in a long time. This episode is for you. This is the Word of God taught straight for the Christian woman who is done with the world's ways and ready to walk in the power and presence of God every single day. Inside this episode I am sharing: The real reason you feel God on Sunday but cannot find Him by Monday — and what the Bible says about that gap. What Ecclesiastes teaches us about the God-shaped void that hustle, self-help, and worldly wisdom can never fill. Why so many Christian women are living far below the anointing and authority God has already given them. T he truth about manifestation culture, prosperity preaching, and name it and claim it — and why Romans 1:25 calls us back to the real thing. What Luke 10:19, Romans 8:11, 1 John 2:27, and Acts 1:8 say about the power and authority already living inside you as a daughter of the Most High God. A personal story of standing on the Word of God in the middle of something hard — and the exact declarations I spoke over my situation. This is not another self help system with Jesus sprinkled in. This is identity. Life in Christ. With the Word as your sword your shield and your strength. SCRIPTURES IN THIS EPISODE: Matthew 9:24 — She is not dead she is only sleeping Ecclesiastes 1 — Vanity and the God shaped void John 15:5 — Apart from me you can do nothing Luke 10:19 — I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy Ephesians 2:6 — Seated with Christ in heavenly realms Romans 8:37 — More than conquerors James 4:7 — Resist the devil and he will flee 2 Timothy 1:7 — Spirit of power love and a sound mind 1 John 2:27 — The anointing abides in you 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 — God anointed you and set his seal on you Romans 8:11 — Resurrection power living inside you Acts 1:8 — Dunamis power of the Holy Spirit 1 Peter 2:9 — Chosen royal priesthood holy nation Joel 2:28 — Your daughters will prophesy Romans 1:25 — Exchanging truth for a lie Isaiah 30:15 — In returning and rest is your strength Zechariah 4:6 — Not by might nor by power but by my Spirit Galatians 5:16 — Walk by the Spirit 2 Corinthians 6:17 — Come out and be separate Proverbs 3:5-6 — Trust in the Lord with all your heart Matthew 11:28-30 — Come to me all who are weary ARE YOU READY TO WALK IN HIS PRESENCE EVERY DAY? My brand new Living God's Way 4-Week Live Mentorship is open now with only 6 spots remaining. This is not a Bible study. Not a devotional. Not a self-help program with Jesus sprinkled in. This is 4 weeks of us walking together through a simple biblical framework — the 3S Path — so that feeling His presence every day becomes your new normal. Not just on Sunday. Only 6 spots left. Starts May 20th. Save your spot here: https://kimdolanleto.com/living-gods-way If this episode spoke to your heart today please share it with a friend who needs that same Christian lifestyle encouragement. You can also help me reach more women by leaving a five star review on Apple or Spotify. Every review helps someone else find hope healing and strength in Jesus. Remember — you are called chosen and set apart. And you were made to live God's way. With so much love, Kim Dolan Leto LISTEN OR WATCH LIVING GOD'S WAY: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strong-confident-his-christian-fitness-health-and/id1504962677 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ymer79UOqIbItrwPJErxC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kimdolanletofit All Episodes: https://kimdolanleto.com/podcast CONNECT WITH ME: Newsletter: https://kimdolanleto.com/get-on-the-list Website: https://kimdolanleto.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/kimdolanleto Facebook: https://facebook.com/kimdolanleto YouTube: https://youtube.com/kimdolanletofit
Seated in the Heavenlies // Aaron BennettAngels & Demons
What does it mean to be seated with Christ in heavenly places.
We continue our series on the Apostle's Creed; today, we look into the line “And is Seated at the Right Hand.” Listen as Dave unpacks kingship and God's desire to rule through a righteous son.
If you've been doing seated shoulder presses, you're leaving real gains on the table — Sal, Adam, and Justin make the case for standing overhead press as one of the two best exercises you could ever do, and explain why it's nearly disappeared from gyms. Then they go deep on BPC-157, covering the animal studies that are almost hard to believe, where peptides actually fit in the hierarchy of diet, exercise, and supplements, and why even younger doctors still have hormone therapy stigma. Plus: California's new home kitchen law, rage rooms, the work-life balance myth, and four listener Q&As. Sponsors & Links
The provided sources detail a series of interviews with historian Serhii Plokhy regarding the deep-seated origins and escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War. He argues that Vladimir Putin operates as a dictator driven by 19th-century imperial ideologies, viewing Ukrainians and Russians as a single people to justify his aggression. The discussion highlights how the 2014 annexation of Crimea and the subsequent conflict in the Donbas were met with a Western policy of appeasement similar to that of the 1930s. This lack of a forceful initial response, combined with NATO's military unreadiness and the failure of the Minsk agreements, allegedly emboldened the Kremlin to pursue a full-scale invasion in 2022. However, the sources note that Putin severely miscalculated by assuming Ukraine remained as divided as it was in 2014, failing to realize that his previous actions had actually unified the Ukrainian nation. Ultimately, the text explores how intelligence failures, historical delusions, and shifting political landscapes transformed a regional struggle into a global catastrophe.1855 CRIMEA