Podcasts about second book

"The 19 Club" is a mystery story by the English writer, A. J. Alan, first published in Alan's 1932 anthology, A. J. Alan's Second Book. “He asked who we were and the people down below couldn't tell him because they didn't know—they said they had no information about us of any kind.”

Kara Leigh Ford is an English potter and author. In Kara's first visit with The Potters Cast we enjoyed learning about her journey into ceramics. Then she wrote a book, Pottery for Beginners and Kara came back for a second time to talk about her book. Today on Kara's third visit with The Potters Cast we talk about her second book, The Essential Pottery Notebook. https://ThePottersCast.com/1117

Steve Levine of Ignite Consulting Partners made another appearance on the Auto Remarketing Podcast for two reasons. Levine shared how his second book came together to help dealerships with their compliance responsibilities. He also previewed the combined training conferences next month in Las Vegas — BHPH United and Compliance Unleashed.

The Drunk Guys have a fourth flight of beers this week when they read Iron Flame, the Second Book of the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros. Their signet power is to drink: Intersect by Torch and Crown, Dank Dads by Other Half, and A Simple Toast by Other and Burial.

Cold Truth, Ashley's new thriller, is out now. James and Ashley discuss just how difficult writing this book was, plus why she chose to set in a city that makes headlines for being colder than the surface of Mars. They also chat about real-life research, including the time Ashley learned how to pick a lock with a credit card. Plus, James horrifies Ashley with a true story about digital privacy.  Cold Truth is available now from Booktopia, your local bookshop and your library.   Books & authors discussed in this episode: Everyone and Everything by Nadine Cohen My Dream Time by Ash Barty Upcoming events: Ashley is teaching From Memory to Manuscript for Hunter Writers Centre monthly on Monday evenings starting 24 February  Ashley is teaching Year of the Novel for Writing NSW on Wednesday evenings starting 26 February 2025  Cold Truth Sydney launch with James – Thursday 6 Feb, 7 pm at the Royal Oak, Balmain Cold Truth Melbourne with Kate Mildenhall – Tuesday 11 February, 6.30 at Readings Carlton Cold Truth Brisbane launch with Martine Kropkowski – Thursday 13 February, 6pm at Avid Reader Newcastle author talk – Thursday, 20 Feb, 6pm at Newcastle Library Ashley is teaching Pathways to Publishing in-person for the South Coast Writers Centre on Saturday, 15 March starting 10.30 am Learn more about Ashley's thrillers, Dark Mode and Cold Truth, and get your copies from your local bookshop or your library.  Learn more about James's award-winning novel Denizen and get your copy from your local bookshop or your library. Get in touch! ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson

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What is the Second Book of Chronicles all about? How would 2 Chronicles provide background and encouragement for later Israelites and Christians? The Second Book of Chronicles | Books of the Bible

Hemek Davar - Why Sefer Shemos is referred to as the Second Book? Tzror Hamoer - Why are the Shevatim compared to stars? Mahara"l - Can it really be the same Parah for all these years? Ruach Eliyahu - Why specifically describe the midwives as g-d fearing? Ruach Eliyahu - The real reward of the midwives. Ruach Eliyah - The merit of the Nashim Tzidkanyos.

Support Common Prayer Daily @ PatreonVisit our Website for more www.commonprayerdaily.com_______________Opening Words:Their sound has gone out into all lands, and their message to the ends of the world.Psalm 19:4 Confession:Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God. Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. The InvitatoryLord, open our lips.And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. Alleluia. Jubilate (Psalm 100)[Alleluia.] The Lord is glorious in his saints: Come, let us adore him. [Alleluia.]Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; *serve the Lord with gladnessand come before his presence with a song.Know this: The Lord himself is God; *he himself has made us, and we are his;we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.Enter his gates with thanksgiving;go into his courts with praise; *give thanks to him and call upon his Name.For the Lord is good;his mercy is everlasting; *and his faithfulness endures from age to age.[Alleluia.] The Lord is glorious in his saints: Come, let us adore him. [Alleluia.] The PsalterPsalm 28O Lord, I call to you;my Rock, do not be deaf to my cry; *lest, if you do not hear me,I become like those who go down to the Pit.2Hear the voice of my prayer when I cry out to you, *when I lift up my hands to your holy of holies.3Do not snatch me away with the wicked or with the evildoers, *who speak peaceably with their neighbors,while strife is in their hearts.4Repay them according to their deeds, *and according to the wickedness of their actions.5According to the work of their hands repay them, *and give them their just deserts.6They have no understanding of the Lord's doings,nor of the works of his hands; *therefore he will break them down and not build them up.7Blessed is the Lord! *for he has heard the voice of my prayer.8The Lord is my strength and my shield; *my heart trusts in him, and I have been helped;9Therefore my heart dances for joy, *and in my song will I praise him.10The Lord is the strength of his people, *a safe refuge for his anointed.11Save your people and bless your inheritance; *shepherd them and carry them for ever. Psalm 30I will exalt you, O Lord,because you have lifted me up *and have not let my enemies triumph over me.2O Lord my God, I cried out to you, *and you restored me to health.3You brought me up, O Lord, from the dead; *you restored my life as I was going down to the grave.4Sing to the Lord, you servants of his; *give thanks for the remembrance of his holiness.5For his wrath endures but the twinkling of an eye, *his favor for a lifetime.6Weeping may spend the night, *but joy comes in the morning.7While I felt secure, I said,“I shall never be disturbed. *You, Lord, with your favor, made me as strong as the mountains.”8Then you hid your face, *and I was filled with fear.9I cried to you, O Lord; *I pleaded with the Lord, saying,10“What profit is there in my blood, if I go down to the Pit? *will the dust praise you or declare your faithfulness?11Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me; *O Lord, be my helper.”12You have turned my wailing into dancing; *you have put off my sack-cloth and clothed me with joy.13Therefore my heart sings to you without ceasing; *O Lord my God, I will give you thanks for ever. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. Lessons2 Chron. 24:17-22A Reading from the Second Book of Chronicles.Now after the death of Jehoiada the princes of Judah came and paid homage to the king. Then the king listened to them. And they abandoned the house of the Lord, the God of their fathers, and served the Asherim and the idols. And wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this guilt of theirs. Yet he sent prophets among them to bring them back to the Lord. These testified against them, but they would not pay attention.  Then the Spirit of God clothed Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, and he stood above the people, and said to them, “Thus says God, ‘Why do you break the commandments of the Lord, so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the Lord, he has forsaken you.'” But they conspired against him, and by command of the king they stoned him with stones in the court of the house of the Lord. Thus Joash the king did not remember the kindness that Jehoiada, Zechariah's father, had shown him, but killed his son. And when he was dying, he said, “May the Lord see and avenge!” The Word of the Lord.Thanks Be To God. Te Deum laudamusYou are God: we praise you;You are the Lord: we acclaim you;You are the eternal Father:All creation worships you.To you all angels, all the powers of heaven, Cherubim and Seraphim, sing in endless praise:Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,heaven and earth are full of your glory.The glorious company of apostles praise you.The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.The white-robed army of martyrs praise you. Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims you;Father, of majesty unbounded,your true and only Son, worthy of all worship, and the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.You, Christ, are the king of glory, the eternal Son of the Father.When you became man to set us free you did not shun the Virgin's womb. You overcame the sting of deathand opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers. You are seated at God's right hand in glory.We believe that you will come and be our judge.Come then, Lord, and help your people, bought with the price of your own blood, and bring us with your saintsto glory everlasting. Acts 6:1-7A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles.Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” And what they said pleased the whole gathering, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch. These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.  And the word of God continued to increase, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith. The Word of the Lord.Thanks Be To God. Benedictus Dominus DeusBlessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; * he has come to his people and set them free.He has raised up for us a mighty savior, * born of the house of his servant David.Through his holy prophets he promised of old, that he would save us from our enemies, * from the hands of all who hate us. He promised to show mercy to our fathers * and to remember his holy covenant. This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham, * to set us free from the hands of our enemies, Free to worship him without fear, * holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life.You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High, * for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way, To give his people knowledge of salvation * by the forgiveness of their sins.In the tender compassion of our God * the dawn from on high shall break upon us, To shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, * and to guide our feet into the way of peace.Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. The Apostles CreedI believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. The PrayersThe Lord be with you.And also with you.Let us pray.Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. Suffrages AV. Show us your mercy, O Lord;R. And grant us your salvation.V. Clothe your ministers with righteousness; R. Let your people sing with joy.V. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;R. For only in you can we live in safety. V. Lord, keep this nation under your care;R. And guide us in the way of justice and truth.V. Let your way be known upon earth;R. Your saving health among all nations.V. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;R. Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.V. Create in us clean hearts, O God;R. And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.   The CollectsCollect of the DayWe give you thanks, O Lord of glory, for the example of the first martyr Stephen, who looked up to heaven and prayed for his persecutors to your Son Jesus Christ, who stands at your right hand; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. Daily Collects:A Collect for PeaceO God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.A Collect for GraceO Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day: Defend us by your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin nor run into any danger; and that, guided by your Spirit, we may do what is righteous in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Take a moment of silence at this time to reflect and pray for others. Collect of Saint BasilO Christ God, Who art worshipped and glorified at every place and time; Who art long-suffering, most merciful and compassionate; Who lovest the righteous and art merciful to sinners; Who callest all to salvation with the promise of good things to come: receive, Lord, the prayers we now offer, and direct our lives in the way of Thy commandments. Sanctify our souls, cleanse our bodies, correct our thoughts, purify our minds and deliver us from all affliction, evil and illness. Surround us with Thy holy angels, that guarded and instructed by their forces, we may reach unity of faith and the understanding of Thine unapproachable glory: for blessed art Thou unto ages of ages. Amen. A Prayer of St. John ChrysostomAlmighty God, you have given us grace at this time, with one accord to make our common supplications to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will grant their requests: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen. DismissalLet us bless the LordThanks be to God! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen

Beth Golay recently spoke with Jane Pek about her mystery series featuring amateur sleuth Claudia Lin.

I discuss lost and banned books of the bible and detail WHY they were left out. Gospel of Thomas, Judas, Magdalene, Enoch, Solomon, and everything in between. What's your favorite? Which one should we dive deeper on? Happy Sunday and welcome to RELIGION Camp

From Amy:We were originally hoping for a November 22 release of my Tiny Altars audiobook on Audible, but that date came and went while it awaited its turn in Quality Assurance for over two weeks. Now it's December 3, and the audiobook has arrived, which reminds me that books, like children, arrive in their own time and way, no matter how we try to control it.Fun fact: From my first callings to write my personal narrative, I kept seeing the number 123 in association with my writing. This book always knew and was telling me what it wanted to be, even if I didn't see it.The part of me that likes to watch such things notes that it's arriving nearly one year to the day that I first met K.O. Myers at Particulate Media, who created this audiobook with me. The meeting was an unexpected development, but a fortuitous one.There's what we think we're doing, and there's what wants to happen. Then we start wrap our head around what's really there. Especially in narrative craft.In this episode, I talk about the surprise of mothering twins. This book, Tiny Altars, was like that. Unexpected. I didn't want to write about the dollhouse on the cover that represents something much bigger than me. I thought I was writing a different book when this dollhouse origin story snuck into my manuscript. I tried to fit it into my German-themed book. The dollhouse image took over. It had its own story it wanted to tell. Not about Germany, but a story much closer to home. I'm so glad I let it.Which is how it ended up on the cover. The origin story of the dollhouse wraps up this episode. I hope you enjoy.Let me also introduce you to K.O. Myers, the producer of this episode and my Tiny Altars audiobook.K.O. Myers is the founder an lead editor of Particulate Media, a full-service audio production company that helps podcasters and audiobook presenters sound more professional without sacrificing their authenticity.https://particulatemedia.comhttps://www.facebook.com/particulatemediahttps://genvexed.bsky.social Amy Hallberg is the author of Tiny Altars: A Midlife Revival and German Awakening: Tales from an American Life. She is the host of Courageous Wordsmith Podcast and founder of Courageous Wordsmith Circle for Real-Life Writers. As an editor and creative mentor, Amy guides writers through their narrative journeys—from inklings to beautiful works, specifically podcasts and books. A lifelong Minnesotan and mother of grown twins, Amy lives in the Twin Cities with her husband and two cats. Learn about Courageous Wordsmith Circle for Real-Life WritersWork with Amy 1:1

Investigative journalist and author of CHAOS: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties, Tom O'Neill, joins us in the Crypt to unravel one of the darkest and most twisted chapters in American history–one that is still actively being covered up. From uncovering secrets about Charles Manson's connections to the Hollywood elite and exposing the top-secret human experiments of MKUltra, to dismantling the Helter Skelter narrative completely– Tom takes us deep into a web of lies, manipulation, and cover-ups that challenge everything we think we know about the Manson murders. Join us as we reveal the hidden details and unanswered questions that continue to haunt one of America's most infamous murder cases.—

 Brian and Wayne dive into a discussion about personal experiences with power outages, internet issues, and the journey of writing a second book on Sasquatch. They reflect on past podcast episodes and address frustrations with the Bigfoot community's focus on clickbait over scientific inquiry. Brian shares updates from his new book, which takes a Sasquatch's perspective to shed light on unanswered questions. The duo listen to a voicemail from a listener curious about academic standards in Bigfoot research and the mysterious departure of members from the NAWAC. They also debate the legitimacy of Sasquatch habituation and high strangeness phenomena, including gifting and UFO tie-ins, citing recent testimonies and historical accounts. The episode concludes with a critical examination of a new Sasquatch sighting involving influencer David Avocado Wolf led by Todd Standing, sparking skepticism about the authenticity of Standing's expeditions.Listen To Backwoods Bigfoot Stories Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Book Sasquatch Unleashed The Truth Behind The LegendLeave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Hangar 1 Publishing00:00 Introduction and Technical Issues 00:28 Bigfoot Community Frustrations 01:53 Writing the Second Book 03:58 Bigfoot Fiction vs. Science 08:41 Listener Voicemail and Academic Standards 20:53 London Trackway Hoax 24:02 High Strangeness and Bigfoot 30:40 Questioning Bigfoot Research Methods 31:31 Exploring Habituation and Multiple Experiences 32:47 The Alien Connection and Government Involvement 33:56 The Taylor Effect and Personal Encounters 36:23 Skepticism and Scientific Approaches 39:55 Collaborative Efforts in Bigfoot Research 41:06 A Surprising Sasquatch Sighting 47:21 Analyzing the Credibility of Influencers 52:55 Final Thoughts and Listener EngagementBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-bigfoot-podcast--5960602/support.

In this special episode, Chadi gives up the microphone to guest host Kelly Ryerson, who takes over the show asking questions about Chadi's new book "The Cancer Journey." What inspired the book writing? What methods are used? Who is the target audience? What did the author learn? And what did he aim to achieve? Written for everyone who wants to learn more about cancer, this discussion highlights behind-the-scenes information on Chadi's latest achievement. View more and order “The Cancer Journey.” chadinabhan.com/the-cancer-journey/ Check out Chadi's website for all Healthcare Unfiltered episodes and other content. www.chadinabhan.com/ Watch all Healthcare Unfiltered episodes on YouTube. www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiJPTpIJdIiukcq0UaMFsA

Adrienne is delighted to announce that her new book Decisions That Matter is available to pre-order now which you can do at Amazon, Waterstones, Bookshop.org and more! Today Adrienne explains a little more about the book, and why she wrote it.About the bookIt's estimated that the average person now makes around 35,000 decisions each day. We're living in the age of abundance, with more choices than ever before. From everyday mundane choices to big life decisions, the more options we have, the more overwhelmed we become. In Decisions That Matter: How to Make Decisions in A World of Endless Choice, Adrienne provides the tools and insights you need to navigate these choices with confidence. Adrienne offers strategies and frameworks to help you make intentional decisions in a world full of distractions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would happen to the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah after the days of Elijah? How would these kingdoms meet their end? The Second Book of Kings | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

In this episode, Fiona reflects on the emotional journey of launching her second book. Sharing her personal experiences and the deep feelings that come with putting a piece of her heart into the world. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:The personal and emotional process of writing and publishing a bookThe timeline and effort involved in traditional publishingThe significance of community support in book successFive main emotions during the book launchThe impact of feedback, both positive and negativeThe role of family and friends in supporting the book-writing journeyThe legacy aspect of publishing a bookGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffGroup Coaching is now open! You can apply at mydailybusiness.com/groupcoachingConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly Planner

I've found that in just letting go and letting God that I really don't lack anything at all. Everything that I need He provides in His perfect timing as I simply work, build, and do my thing. For whatever battles He makes sure we are well equipped beforehand - I hope that this is an encouragement to you. :)"The Goodness of God" Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiRXALKYY2M&list=PL_8P1WwUY1gmvqlF4aYVrYEcPFcrQt1Q0&index=70Check out YIELD Today Premium for Bonus Episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/543310/subscribeMore From Me:Subscribe to YIELD Deeply - https://dallincandland.substack.com/Check out my Second Book, "Patience in These Pages" - https://amzn.to/3AsiGU7Watch the Podcast YouTube Channel (For Highlights, Cool Shorts, and More!): https://www.youtube.com/@yieldtodaypodcastTime Stamps:4:08 - Satan will send any lie at you he can to slow you down7:38 - The process leads to the promise10:00 - God's goodness and mercy is coming after you!13:10 - The Help God Provides is ALWAYS Enough15:40 - When God Shuts TONS of Doors17:22 - Satan Wants us to be Silent17:56 - Don't Put Anything Above God19:12 - All We Need is One Step to Move ForwardQuotes:1:30 - "Where you look with your eyes is going to influence where you put your focus which is going to influence where you put your energy."1:36 - "You need to put the deepest part of your energy into your family and lifting up and encouraging them."7:08 - "In looking to Him you don't lack anything."7:54 - "The deeper you go with God the deeper the joy in your relationship with Him becomes." Support the Show.

Our timing and God's timing are often very different things. Today I have learned a LOT about that. Here's my thoughts on that.Check out YIELD Today Premium for Bonus Episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/543310/subscribeMore From Me:Subscribe to YIELD Deeply - https://dallincandland.substack.com/Check out my Second Book, "Patience in These Pages" - https://amzn.to/3AsiGU7Watch the Podcast YouTube Channel (For Highlights, Cool Shorts, and More!): https://www.youtube.com/@yieldtodaypodcastTime Stamps:4:24 - The Lord knows how I feel right now15:48 - Look to God and the Fear is Gone17:03 - Give Your Stresses to God18:04 - Joseph's Patience was Rewarded WellQuotes:Support the Show.

There are times where the storms of life get CRAZY and it is in those moments that we need to keep looking to God! There are so many miracles ahead as we keep looking to God in the crazy. I wanted to share more about this in hopes it helps lift you. :)Check out YIELD Today Premium for Bonus Episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/543310/subscribeMore From Me:Subscribe to YIELD Deeply - https://dallincandland.substack.com/Check out my Second Book, "Patience in These Pages" - https://amzn.to/3AsiGU7Watch the Podcast YouTube Channel (For Highlights, Cool Shorts, and More!): https://www.youtube.com/@yieldtodaypodcastTime Stamps:4:00 - Things Are Happening for You, Not Against YouQuotes:3:00 - "Darkness cannot follow into a lighted room."Support the Show.

Isabel coaches Sasa Hawk on the (very normal!) insecurities about her second book, imposter syndrome, and the fear of disappointing her editor. Later in the episode, the pair talk about simplifying marketing and social media. Sasa's debut, Unlock the Dark, is available for preorder here and releases on February 25, 2025. You can follow Sasa on Instagram or Threads. *** The publishing industry is hard. That's why I created The Confident Author Academy. My 6-month, private coaching program (+ online course) helps you build the mental & emotional skills you need to thrive as an author. To learn more, schedule a free consult with me by clicking here. Want access to my free monthly trainings? Sign up for my newsletter by clicking here. DM me on Instagram & let me know what you thought of this episode!

When things don't seem to be going how we would like them to it's tempting to try and force things. Here I share how the best things in life (the truly worthwhile things) come naturally when we do not force them but instead work towards their completion and trust in God's timing.More From Me:Subscribe to YIELD Deeply - https://dallincandland.substack.com/Check out my Second Book, "Patience in These Pages" - https://amzn.to/3AsiGU7Watch the Podcast YouTube Channel (For Highlights, Cool Shorts, and More!): https://www.youtube.com/@yieldtodaypodcastRelated Books to Check Out:"The Power of One More" by Ed Mylett - https://amzn.to/4d4RoBC"The Magic of Thinking BIG" by David J. Schwartz - https://amzn.to/3Wmds3E"The Infinite Game" by Simon Sinek - https://amzn.to/3WlozLmTime Stamps:0:20 - Faith and fear cannot co-exist1:20 - Fear is EVERYWHERE5:00 - Why in The World Are We Choosing Fear?6:15 - You Always Have a Choice8:00 - Creating Boundaries Based on Faith9:14 - The Power of Showing Up11:23 - Let Faith be Your Guide13:12 - There's Literally Nothing to Worry About14:40 - Build with Faith for The Future16:25 - Keep Moving Forward with FaithQuotes:0:39 - "Fear can create a vision (an anti-vision)"1:41 - "I'm so tired of the lukewarm-ness."2:57 - "When you choose fear you choose everything else that that fear includes."3:57 - "If you're scared to do something that may be the EXACT thing you need to do right now."5:33 - "Faith is going to move mountains, new clarity, new visions, etc..."8:17 - "With new boundaries there is new strength."10:27 - "It's better to run towards the light than to run from zombies or something like that."10:51 - "When we choose faith, light, or peace we are running towards God. When we are choosing to repent we are choosing to run towards Him."11:52 - "When I am at those (faith-promoting) places I am much more able to build with faith, light, and joy."13:13 - "Be so intentional about when you work and when you rest and it's going to work out REALLY, REALLY well for you."14:17 - "Walk towards God - anything that will bring you closer to God just keep doing that!"15:18 - "We don't want fear to close any of these doors!"16:56 - "You can choose to focus on the waves or choose to focus on Jesus, and you focus on Jesus things are a LOT better."Note: This podcast episode contains affiliate links. When you use one of these links to purchase something, I'll receive a small commission. This helps me keep improving the content for you all. I am always digging to find the best of the best to help you. Of course, it's your choice, but I stand behind what I promote and hope it is helpful for you, too! Thanks for listening!Support the Show.

God needs us to be intentional, focused, and full of love. This we show to Him by our daily actions and things that we do. When we make ourselves available to God there are no limits. Today I shared more about how we can show God we are ready for anything He may have in store for us.More From Me:Subscribe to YIELD Deeply - https://dallincandland.substack.com/Check out my Second Book, "Patience in These Pages" - https://amzn.to/3AsiGU7Watch the Podcast YouTube Channel (For Highlights, Cool Shorts, and More!): https://www.youtube.com/@yieldtodaypodcastRelated Books to Check Out:"The Power of One More" by Ed Mylett - https://amzn.to/4d4RoBC"The Magic of Thinking BIG" by David J. Schwartz - https://amzn.to/3Wmds3E"The Infinite Game" by Simon Sinek - https://amzn.to/3WlozLmTime Stamps:0:20 - Faith and fear cannot co-exist1:20 - Fear is EVERYWHERE5:00 - Why in The World Are We Choosing Fear?6:15 - You Always Have a Choice8:00 - Creating Boundaries Based on Faith9:14 - The Power of Showing Up11:23 - Let Faith be Your Guide13:12 - There's Literally Nothing to Worry About14:40 - Build with Faith for The Future16:25 - Keep Moving Forward with FaithQuotes:0:39 - "Fear can create a vision (an anti-vision)"1:41 - "I'm so tired of the lukewarm-ness."2:57 - "When you choose fear you choose everything else that that fear includes."3:57 - "If you're scared to do something that may be the EXACT thing you need to do right now."5:33 - "Faith is going to move mountains, new clarity, new visions, etc..."8:17 - "With new boundaries there is new strength."10:27 - "It's better to run towards the light than to run from zombies or something like that."10:51 - "When we choose faith, light, or peace we are running towards God. When we are choosing to repent we are choosing to run towards Him."11:52 - "When I am at those (faith-promoting) places I am much more able to build with faith, light, and joy."13:13 - "Be so intentional about when you work and when you rest and it's going to work out REALLY, REALLY well for you."14:17 - "Walk towards God - anything that will bring you closer to God just keep doing that!"15:18 - "We don't want fear to close any of these doors!"16:56 - "You can choose to focus on the waves or choose to focus on Jesus, and you focus on Jesus things are a LOT better."Note: This podcast episode contains affiliate links. When you use one of these links to purchase something, I'll receive a small commission. This helps me keep improving the content for you all. I am always digging to find the best of the best to help you. Of course, it's your choice, but I stand behind what I promote and hope it is helpful for you, too! Thanks for listening!Support the Show.

In this episode of "The Breakdown with Bethany," I'm joined by Kate Detweiler and Danny Tamberelli. Kate, a talented literary agent and YA author, and Danny, beloved for his Nickelodeon roles on "All That" and "Pete & Pete," share the joys and challenges of co-writing a nostalgic romance novel while navigating the adventures of parenting small children. We dive into the creative process behind their first book, "The First Date Prophecy," which draws inspiration from their own love story, and explore the time-traveling excitement of their latest release, "The Road Trip Rewind," set to take readers on a heartwarming journey back to 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Associate Pastor Seth Primm preaches from the the Second Book of Samuel on the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost.

Which was your first Robin? Today on Mythmakers, Julia Golding speaks with author T.K. Hall about Robin Hood and how this tale has changed with the centuries. We take our cue from the beginning of The Fellowship of the Ring where Galadriel says 'History became legend. Legend became myth.' Do all Robin stories fall somewhere along that line? Tim has offered, in his version, a mythic Robin connected to the wild wood. Listen in to find out how the story was inspired by a trip up the Amazon, as Julia and Tim discuss just how difficult is it to write a big fantasy trilogy. Tim will take us through his struggles since the first book was published in 2014 – as we know, writing isn't easy! We’ll end on a lighter note by discussing where Robin Hood might best fit in another fantasy world. For more information on Shadow of the Wolf and its sequels, Dark Fire and Wildwood Rising, visit Tim's website at https://tkhallauthor.com/ and sign up for his newsletter at https://tkhallauthor.substack.com/   For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writing courses, and to check out our awesome social media content visit: Website: https://centre4fantasy.com/website Instagram: https://centre4fantasy.com/Instagram Facebook: https://centre4fantasy.com/Facebook TikTok: https://centre4fantasy.com/tiktok   0:00 Introduction to Mythmakers Podcast 0:53 Tim's First Encounters with Robin Hood 15:31 Tim's Struggles with the Second Book 16:47 Challenges of Writing a Trilogy 24:41 Influence of Greek Myths on Transformation 26:37 Robin's Transformation and Relationship with Nature 32:18 Handling Violence in the Story 33:56 Tim's Approach to Planning the Trilogy 35:48 David Fickling's Writing Wisdom 37:17 Learning to Allow Words to Flow 38:21 Publication Dates for Parts Two and Three 41:11 Imagining Robin Hood in Other Fantasy Worlds

Associate Pastor Isaiah DeVyldere preaches from the the Second Book of Samuel on the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost.

In this episode, author Claire Lombardo discusses throughlines, visualizing a story, outlining after drafting, pacing, working on multiple projects, and how the second book is the hardest you'll write.   https://www.clairelombardo.com/   https://www.storystudiochicago.org/ 

Send us a Text Message.The show: The Outdated Wrestling Hour, hosted by longtime wrestling scribe Bob Smith (formerly managing editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated during the halcyon days of mat mags).The guest: Steve Keirn, the all-time great wrestling star who just published a new book: The Keirn Chronicles Vol. 2: The Phenomenal Wrestling Resurgence of Steve Keirn. Two books? With the life this man has had, we could use two or three more volumes from a performer who dominated the 1980s like few others - and whose influence carries on to this day.The result: One of the most remarkable Outdated episodes to date, as Keirn takes us through everything from The Fabulous Ones through Skinner to today's mat world. He's one of a kind - and this is a singularly unique episode of wrestling's most off-beat nostalgia podcast!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.Contact us at outdatedwrestling@gmail.com!

Does 2 Samuel have anything to do with Samuel? What can we gain from the narratives regarding the rule of David as king of Judah and Israel? 2 Samuel | Books of the Bible Outline | Conversation

Timestamps: 1:32 My second book 17:14 My second half marathon 26:45 My authenticity rant (why self expression shouldn't be based on conformity) I was recently asked to change my delivery in terms of how much I cuss on this podcast. Consider this my official response on why I won't conform to your expectations of me just to make you more comfortable. Oh and I talk about my recent race & the second book I wrote too. PSA I swore 2498765 times in this episode tihee. Ready to break out of Soul Amnesia & live your Greater Purpose? Lets work together: 1:1 Coaching (2 spots left for 2024): https://weareendora.as.me/ Solaris - The Quantum Self Retreat (1 spot left): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-zYP2gj-OLGMHaOEqV3qiFHvpF3-zGN_jRPmI5_0ptCDqDQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Free June Workshop Waitlist: https://maddsmess.myflodesk.com/trkx5toh49 SOCIALS⤵︎ IG: https://www.instagram.com/endora.inc/ Stay sparkly, star fairy! © Copyright 2024. ENDORA.inc. All rights reserved.

Laleña Garcia discusses how comparison and competition among kids have deep societal roots. She shares insights on trans joy, community care, and building inclusive spaces. Through personal stories and projects, Laleña aims to foster understanding and support for all identities.Teacher Tom's Podcast is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom inspires early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children an authentic play-filled childhood.“It's really important for people with marginalized identities to see adults, to see happy, healthy adults who are in positions of power that share their identity.”  — Laleña GarciaGuest Bio:Laleña Garcia (she/her) is a kindergarten teacher, coach, trainer, and author living in Brooklyn, New York. A graduate of Yale University (BA, History) and Bank Street College of Education (MS, Early Childhood and Elementary Education), she's been teaching in New York City since 2000. Laleña also works for the New York State Early Childhood Professional Development Institute as a Gender and Sexuality Trainer, helping early childhood professionals and families to create expansive and supportive understandings of gender, sexuality, relationships, and family structure.Host Bio:“Teacher Tom” Hobson is an early childhood educator, international speaker, education consultant, teacher of teachers, parent educator, and author. He is best known, however, for his namesake blog, Teacher Tom's Blog, where he has posted daily for over a decade, chronicling the life and times of his little preschool in the rain-soaked Pacific Northwest corner of the USA.For nearly two decades, Teacher Tom was the sole employee of the Woodland Park Cooperative School, a parent-owned and operated school knit together by Teacher Tom's democratic, progressive play-based pedagogy. Teacher Tom came into teaching through the backdoor, so to speak, having enrolled his own child in a cooperative preschool, where he began working daily in his daughter's classroom as an assistant teacher under the tutelage of veteran educators — although he'll be the first to tell you that most of what he learned came from the children themselves. When it was time for his daughter to move on, he “stayed behind.”Today, Teacher Tom shares his play-based pedagogy through online e-courses for early childhood educators; produces online early childhood conferences; consults with organizations about his “Family Schools” program; and inspires early-years audiences around the world (Greece, UK, Iceland, Australia, China, Vietnam, New Zealand, Canada, and across the US) both virtually and in-person with his engaging views on early childhood education, play, and pedagogy.He was pressured by his blog readers into authoring his first book, aptly named Teacher Tom's First Book, and is thrilled about the 2023 release of Teacher Tom's Second Book.Resources mentioned in this episode: Mirasee Teacher Tom's website: TeacherTomsWorld.com Laleña's website: RootedKids.org The National Alliance for Children and Youth English Language Arts First Conversations Series Credits: Host: Tom Hobson Producer: Michi Lantz Supervising Producer: Cynthia Lamb Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario Executive Producer: Danny Iny Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio Music credits:Track Title: Blueberry Jam JamArtist: Simen AndreasWriter: Simen KnudsenPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Childlike WonderArtist: ReveilleWriter: Brendan St. GelaisPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Tick TockArtist: Ivy BakesWriter: Erick PenaPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.To catch the great episodes coming up on Teacher Tom's Podcast, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: Nurturing Inclusive Classrooms (Laleña Garcia).

I welcome freelance writer and author Chris Wood to the show in this interview episode.As a student of criminology and psychology, Chris writes about true crime and non-fiction. He also writes regularly for the UK True Crime Podcast and enjoys delving into and researching all areas of morbidity.His interest in the genre was forged through avidly watching Crimewatch UK and masses of true crime documentaries when he was, by his own admission, too young to have been watching them.'Death in the Theatre' is Chris' second book. It was published by Pen & Sword History on May 5, 2024, and is available to purchase here:Death in the Theatre | Pen & Sword History***This interview was recorded on February 2, 2024.Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more!Do you have a guest request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contactIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I welcome freelance writer and author Chris Wood to the show in this interview episode. As a student of criminology and psychology, Chris writes about true crime and non-fiction. He also writes regularly for the UK True Crime Podcast and enjoys delving into and researching all areas of morbidity. His interest in the genre was forged through avidly watching Crimewatch UK and masses of true crime documentaries when he was, by his own admission, too young to have been watching them. 'Death in the Theatre' is Chris' second book. It was published by Pen & Sword History on May 5, 2024, and is available to purchase here: Death in the Theatre | Pen & Sword History ***This interview was recorded on February 2, 2024. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Do you have a guest request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deeply passionate about early education, Denita Dinger promotes cultivating curiosity and autonomy in young learners by fostering environments rich in opportunities for play and natural growth—guiding principles she lives by to help ignite a love for lifelong learning in children. Denita discusses the often-misguided focus on kindergarten readiness and how it can detract from the truly valuable skills of perseverance, independence, and teamwork. She emphasizes the importance of going beyond traditional academic metrics — allowing children to lead their play, take risks, and naturally develop critical thinking and motor skills at their own pace. As Teacher Tom and Denita share their insights, they delve into the harmful impact of fear-mongering in education and the importance of creating learning environments that foster genuine curiosity and lifelong learning. Teacher Tom's Podcast is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom inspires early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children an authentic play-filled childhood. “This idea of kindergarten readiness or school readiness is getting in the way of true readiness, of empowering children with the skills that they're going to need much, much longer.”  — Denita Dinger Guest Bio: Denita Dinger has traveled the globe since 2009 leading empowering and inspiring keynotes and workshops to all sorts of adults with children in their lives. As her work with children in her former family child care program — and current, child-led, multi-age school — has evolved, so has her message. What began as her first consulting company, Play Counts, evolved to a name that better reflects her message: Listen to the Children. Denita's work includes operating Kaleidoscope Play School (a three-morning-a-week, child-led, ages 2-10 school), coaching, keynotes, workshops, and online training. She doesn't just talk the talk; she walks the walk. Her trainings are inspired by what she learns from children. She has co-authored three books: Let Them Play: An Early Childhood UNcurriculum, Let's Play, and Let's All Play. Host Bio: “Teacher Tom” Hobson is an early childhood educator, international speaker, education consultant, teacher of teachers, parent educator, and author. He is best known, however, for his namesake blog, Teacher Tom's Blog, where he has posted daily for over a decade, chronicling the life and times of his little preschool in the rain-soaked Pacific Northwest corner of the USA. For nearly two decades, Teacher Tom was the sole employee of the Woodland Park Cooperative School, a parent-owned and operated school knit together by Teacher Tom's democratic, progressive play-based pedagogy. Teacher Tom came into teaching through the backdoor, so to speak, having enrolled his own child in a cooperative preschool, where he began working daily in his daughter's classroom as an assistant teacher under the tutelage of veteran educators — although he'll be the first to tell you that most of what he learned came from the children themselves. When it was time for his daughter to move on, he “stayed behind.” Today, Teacher Tom shares his play-based pedagogy through online e-courses for early childhood educators; produces online early childhood conferences; consults with organizations about his “Family Schools” program; and inspires early-years audiences around the world (Greece, UK, Iceland, Australia, China, Vietnam, New Zealand, Canada, and across the US) both virtually and in-person with his engaging views on early childhood education, play, and pedagogy. He was pressured by his blog readers into authoring his first book, aptly named Teacher Tom's First Book, and is thrilled about the 2023 release of Teacher Tom's Second Book. Resources mentioned in this episode: Mirasee Teacher Tom's website: TeacherTomsWorld.com Denita's website: Kaleidoscope Play SchoolDenita's Facebook Page: Listen to the ChildrenDenita's Intagram Page: @listen.tothechildrenDenita's Linkedin Page: Denita DingerLet's Play: (Un)Curriculum Early Learning Adventures BookPeter GrayCredits: Host: Teacher Tom Hobson Producer: Michi Lantz Supervising Producer: Cynthia Lamb Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario Executive Producer: Danny Iny Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio Music credits: Track Title: Blueberry Jam Jam Artist: Simen Andreas Writer: Simen Knudsen Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION Track Title: Childlike Wonder Artist: Reveille Writer: Brendan St. Gelais Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION Track Title: Tick Tock Artist: Ivy Bakes Writer: Erick Pena Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION Special effects credits: 24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market. To catch the great episodes coming up on Teacher Tom's Podcast, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people. Episode transcript: Rethinking Kindergarten Readiness (Denita Dinger).

Welcome to Teacher Tom's Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom inspires early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children an authentic play-filled childhood.Kisha Reid is an educational consultant and advocate of developmentally appropriate play-based education for young children.“I don't want you thinking your child's gonna sit down and do worksheets all day. I don't want you thinking you're gonna get report cards or anything that looks like what our school system looks like.”  — Kisha ReidKisha Reid has been in the early-childhood field for 28 years. She's a true veteran and continues to actively work in the classroom. She's been a tenacious advocate of developmentally appropriate play-based education for young children for decades and has collaborated with the Campaign for Commercial-Free Childhood, Explorations Early Learning, and many other initiatives. She sits on the board of Defending the Early Years, which is an early-childhood advocacy group. “Teacher Tom” Hobson is an early childhood educator, international speaker, education consultant, teacher of teachers, parent educator, and author. He is best known, however, for his namesake blog, Teacher Tom's Blog, where he has posted daily for over a decade, chronicling the life and times of his little preschool in the rain-soaked Pacific Northwest corner of the USA.For nearly two decades, Teacher Tom was the sole employee of the Woodland Park Cooperative School, a parent-owned and operated school knit together by Teacher Tom's democratic, progressive play-based pedagogy. Teacher Tom came into teaching through the backdoor, so to speak, having enrolled his own child in a cooperative preschool, where he began working daily in his daughter's classroom as an assistant teacher under the tutelage of veteran educators — although he'll be the first to tell you that most of what he learned came from the children themselves. When it was time for his daughter to move on, he “stayed behind.”Today, Teacher Tom shares his play-based pedagogy through online e-courses for early childhood educators; produces online early childhood conferences; consults with organizations about his “Family Schools” program; and inspires early-years audiences around the world (Greece, UK, Iceland, Australia, China, Vietnam, New Zealand, Canada, and across the US) both virtually and in-person with his engaging views on early childhood education, play, and pedagogy.He was pressured by his blog readers into authoring his first book, aptly named Teacher Tom's First Book, and is thrilled about the 2023 release of Teacher Tom's Second Book.Resources mentioned in this episode:MiraseeTeacher Tom's website: TeacherTomsWorld.comKisha's website: DiscoveryNaturalLearning.comFor show notes, visit The Power of Play (Kisha Reid)Credits:Host: Teacher Tom HobsonProducer: Michi LantzSupervising Producer: Cynthia LambAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioExecutive Producer: Danny InyMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyMaking our hosts sound great: Home Brew AudioMusic credits:Track Title: Blueberry Jam JamArtist: Simen AndreasWriter: Simen KnudsenPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Childlike WonderArtist: ReveilleWriter: Brendan St. GelaisPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Tick TockArtist: Ivy BakesWriter: Erick PenaPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.To catch the great episodes coming up on Teacher Tom's Podcast, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: The Power of Play (Kisha Reid) coming soon.

Containing Matters of an Inversion of Introversion. introductions, recent reads (0:00) Fritz Leiber background (9:55) non-spoiler discussion (41:28) plot summary, spoiler discussion (1:01:47) Bibliography: Scrolls of Lankhmar https://scrollsoflankhmar.com/ Leiber, Fritz - "The Book of Fritz Leiber" (1975) Leiber, Fritz - "Second Book of Fritz Leiber" (1976) Leiber, Fritz - "The Ghost Light" (1984)

The Acts of the Apostles 1:1-5 (Acts 1:1, Acts 1:2, Acts 1:3, Acts 1:4, Acts 1:5)---------- In addition to the CC Podcast: Daily Dose Devotions, which includes today's Bible overview devotion and many other Bible study texts, Christian Crusaders also publishes two other Christian podcasts: a weekly 30 minute worship service, The CC Broadcast, which is aired on secular and Christian radio stations around the world AND The CC Podcast: Conversations, where we feature inspiring stories from interesting Christians in an interview format.Along with thanking our Daily Dose Devotions sponsor, The FAMiLY LEADER, we want to highlight two other Christian ministries:(1) The Cedar Falls Bible Conference, which has gathered annually since 1922 in Cedar Falls, Iowa and features world-class, Bible-based, Gospel-centered preaching, as well as children's and student ministry programming ... all for FREE from the last Saturday in July through the first Saturday in August.(2) Power to Change Digital Strategies, which recruits and trains anonymous, online Christian mentors to help people who are searching for answers to life's problems on the internet. If you or anyone you know could benefit from an anonymous, online Christian mentor, please visit IssuesIFace.com, a website built and maintained for the purpose of connecting people searching online with Christian mentors willing to provide love, encouragement, and truth.Please subscribe to or follow this Christian podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or through our free mobile app (see below), leave a 5-star review, and prayerfully consider supporting us financially. All these steps will help us more effectively promote the Truth of God's Word and the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Thanks!Our regular Daily Dose Devotions contributor is Matt Reisetter, Executive Director for Christian Crusaders Radio and Internet Ministry. Other contributors include Steve Kramer and Tim Boettger, who are preachers for The CC Broadcast, as well as Andrew Nordstrom, Technical Director for Christian Crusaders.Special thanks to, Terri, our podcast announcer!Thank you for listening, and may God richly bless you!To listen or subscribe to our podcasts and free content on various platforms, click here:Apple Podcasts:Daily DoseConversationsBroadcastGoogle Podcasts:Daily DoseConversations

Welcome to Teacher Tom's Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom inspires early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children an authentic play-filled childhood.               “We learn from having the time, space, and autonomy to question, explore, and experiment. We learn when we find ourselves in stimulating environments, especially those we are free to manipulate.”  — Teacher Tom Hobson“Teacher Tom” Hobson is an early childhood educator, international speaker, education consultant, teacher of teachers, parent educator, and author. He is best known, however, for his namesake blog, Teacher Tom's Blog, where he has posted daily for over a decade, chronicling the life and times of his little preschool in the rain-soaked Pacific Northwest corner of the USA.For nearly two decades, Teacher Tom was the sole employee of the Woodland Park Cooperative School, a parent-owned and operated school knit together by Teacher Tom's democratic, progressive play-based pedagogy. Teacher Tom came into teaching through the backdoor, so to speak, having enrolled his own child in a cooperative preschool, where he began working daily in his daughter's classroom as an assistant teacher under the tutelage of veteran educators — although he'll be the first to tell you that most of what he learned came from the children themselves. When it was time for his daughter to move on, he “stayed behind.”Today, Teacher Tom shares his play-based pedagogy through online e-courses for early childhood educators; produces online early childhood conferences; consults with organizations about his “Family Schools” program; and inspires early-years audiences around the world (Greece, UK, Iceland, Australia, China, Vietnam, New Zealand, Canada, and across the US) both virtually and in-person with his engaging views on early childhood education, play, and pedagogy.He was pressured by his blog readers into authoring his first book, aptly named Teacher Tom's First Book, and is thrilled about the 2023 release of Teacher Tom's Second Book.Resources mentioned in this episode:MiraseeTeacher Tom's website: TeacherTomsWorld.comEducation reformer John DeweyJohn C. Yiannoudis–Co-founder & Director at Dorothy Snot preschool & kindergartenFor show notes, visit Unpacking Life's Curriculum (Teacher Tom Hobson)Credits:Host: Tom HobsonProducer: Michi LantzSupervising Producer: Cynthia LambAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioExecutive Producer: Danny InyMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyMaking our hosts sound great: Home Brew AudioMusic credits:Track Title: Blueberry Jam JamArtist: Simen AndreasWriter: Simen KnudsenPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Childlike WonderArtist: ReveilleWriter: Brendan St. GelaisPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Tick TockArtist: Ivy BakesWriter: Erick PenaPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.To catch the great episodes coming up on Teacher Tom's Podcast, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: Unpacking Life's Curriculum (Teacher Tom Hobson).

Gracie Lynne began writing when her children were young. Christmas letters to family and friends regarding the humorous antics of her toddlers were well received. However, life was not a white picket fence reality for Gracie, and her marriage dissolved soon after her third child was born. At that time in her life, Gracie became involved in a Single's ministry. She started writing, acting in, and directing plays for this ministry. Soon Gracie felt called to become a Christian author. While working as a registered nurse and raising three children as a single mother, Gracie moonlighted as a Christian author. The Shattered Vase is Gracie's first novel and has been called a masterpiece by literary critics. It is a novel which dives into the hidden realm of spiritual beings to explain the complexities of the world we live in. Written in a lighthearted and humorous manner, you will glean wisdom and insight with each page turned. It is important to realize that this beautiful battle of life can be won if you have the right armour, weapons, and godly friends. To find her current writing please visit https://theshatteredvase.com/

Welcome to Teacher Tom's Podcast, which is all about taking play seriously. In each episode, Teacher Tom inspires early childhood educators, parents, and other listeners with information, techniques, and best practices to provide children an authentic play-filled childhood.Kelsie Olds is an occupational therapist best known online as “The Occuplaytional Therapist.”“The push for inclusion in schools is a magnificently, societally important counterbalance to prior strategies of: Take all the kids with any problems and ship them off to a facility and never see them again.”  — Kelsie OldsKelsie Olds, “The Occuplaytional Therapist,” shares passionately every day online with thousands of parents, teachers, and professionals — adults simply seeking to heal childhood wounds in their own selves — about the healing and power in play as the core meaningful occupation that underlies childhood. Kelsie works as an occupational therapist on an Air Force Base in England, which gives them a unique perspective on both the US and UK systems of healthcare and education that intersect and affect the children they work with every day.“Teacher Tom” Hobson is an early childhood educator, international speaker, education consultant, teacher of teachers, parent educator, and author. He is best known, however, for his namesake blog, Teacher Tom's Blog, where he has posted daily for over a decade, chronicling the life and times of his little preschool in the rain-soaked Pacific Northwest corner of the USA.For nearly two decades, Teacher Tom was the sole employee of the Woodland Park Cooperative School, a parent-owned and operated school knit together by Teacher Tom's democratic, progressive play-based pedagogy. Teacher Tom came into teaching through the backdoor, so to speak, having enrolled his own child in a cooperative preschool, where he began working daily in his daughter's classroom as an assistant teacher under the tutelage of veteran educators — although he'll be the first to tell you that most of what he learned came from the children themselves. When it was time for his daughter to move on, he “stayed behind.”Today, Teacher Tom shares his play-based pedagogy through online e-courses for early childhood educators; produces online early childhood conferences; consults with organizations about his “Family Schools” program; and inspires early-years audiences around the world (Greece, UK, Iceland, Australia, China, Vietnam, New Zealand, Canada, and across the US) both virtually and in-person with his engaging views on early childhood education, play, and pedagogy.He was pressured by his blog readers into authoring his first book, aptly named Teacher Tom's First Book, and is thrilled about the 2023 release of Teacher Tom's Second Book.Resources mentioned in this episode:MiraseeTeacher Tom's website: TeacherTomsWorld.comKelsie's website: Occuplaytional.comKelsie's Facebook page: Facebook.com/occuplaytionalKelsie's Instagram: Instagram.com/occuplaytionalThe book Tom mentions: Patrick House - Nineteen Ways of Looking At ConsciousnessFor show notes, visit Rethinking “Normal” in Child Development (Kelsie Olds) Credits:Host: Teacher Tom HobsonProducer: Michi LantzSupervising Producer: Cynthia LambAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioExecutive Producer: Danny InyMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyMaking our hosts sound great: Home Brew AudioMusic credits:Track Title: Blueberry Jam JamArtist: Simen AndreasWriter: Simen KnudsenPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Childlike WonderArtist: ReveilleWriter: Brendan St. GelaisPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Tick TockArtist: Ivy BakesWriter: Erick PenaPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.To catch the great episodes coming up on Teacher Tom's Podcast, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: Rethinking “Normal” in Child Development (Kelsie Olds).

https://blog.thesaleswhisperer.com/p/p/angela-duncan-empower-your-money In this conversation, Wes and Angela Duncan discuss various topics related to real estate investing and entrepreneurship.  Angela shares her experience in the real estate industry, including owning a successful Remax office and selling over $2 billion in real estate.  She also talks about her transition from real estate to starting an insurance company and eventually pivoting back to real estate investing.  Angela provides insights into the current real estate market and emphasizes the importance of understanding different investment strategies, such as tax lien investing.  Additionally, she discusses the benefits of becoming a bestselling author and offers advice for individuals looking to grow their businesses or make a career change.  In this conversation, Wes and Angela discuss various ways to gain knowledge and mentorship without spending money. They also talk about the value of charging for your unique perspective and approach, even if information is available for free.  Angela shares her plans to reach a broader audience through speaking engagements and podcasts, and offers tips for speaking for organizations with limited budgets. They also discuss the importance of educating people about alternative investment opportunities, such as real estate and tax lien investing. Angela emphasizes the need for simplicity and action when it comes to managing money. Takeaways Real estate is always a good investment, but it's crucial to do thorough research and understand the market before jumping in. When transitioning to a new career or starting a new business, it's important to take time to heal and find your identity. Identify your strengths and weaknesses and focus on what you're good at. Don't be afraid to hire others to handle tasks that are not your strengths. Tax lien investing can be a lucrative investment strategy, but it requires knowledge of the process and understanding the rules in different states. Invest in your own education by seeking out mentors, absorbing educational content, and investing time in learning and growing your skills. Consider bartering or trading services with mentors or experts in your field if you can't afford to hire them. Having a book can provide credibility and open doors for speaking engagements and other opportunities. Prioritize self-education over excessive consumption of non-educational content like TV shows and movies. There are various ways to gain knowledge and mentorship without spending money, such as bartering and accessing free online resources. Charging for your unique perspective and approach is justified, even if information is available for free. Speaking engagements and podcasts can be effective ways to reach a broader audience and establish credibility. When speaking for organizations with limited budgets, consider alternative forms of compensation, such as books or access to a database. Educating people about alternative investment opportunities, such as real estate and tax lien investing, can help them achieve higher returns. Simplicity and action are key when it comes to managing money. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:16 Transition to Miami and New Ventures 03:26 Pivoting and Finding a New Identity 04:15 Knowing Your Strengths and Hiring Out 06:21 Transitioning Out of the Insurance Business 08:15 Investing in Real Estate 09:46 Exploring Tax Lien Investing 11:09 Teaching and Consulting in Real Estate 12:16 Writing a Book and Hosting a Podcast 13:23 The Benefits of Becoming an Amazon Bestseller 16:15 Hiring Coaches and Investing in Education 19:27 The Value of Unique Perspectives and Approaches 20:19 The Abundance of Free Information Online 21:20 Speaking as a Platform for Teaching and Reaching a Wide Audience 22:57 Creative Ways to Benefit from Speaking Engagements 24:36 The Benefits and Opportunities of Speaking Engagements 27:51 Writing a Second Book and Gathering Ideas 30:41 Common Mistakes People Make with Money 31:49 Investing in Real Estate and Tax Liens 33:04 The Pitfalls of 401(k)s and the Importance of Education 36:16 Using Social Media to Educate and Connect with People 40:00 Dealing with Audio Issues and Continuous Learning Market like you mean it. 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In many ways, writing your second book is easier -- although that doesn't mean it's always smooth sailing. This episode covers my own experience with writing my second book plus what lessons you can take with you from other things you've written.  ----- - Check out The Writer Shop for more resources, ways to work with me, + a free character profile template: https://stan.store/thekatiewolf - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekatiewolf - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekatiewolf/

Today we're celebrating 200 episodes of The Power Within Her podcast! And to say I'm excited is a massive understatement! To celebrate, I'm sharing with you the introduction to my second personal development book, "Hustle Culture Detox." 

Jim Kraus is the President of Buyer Persona Institute (BPI) and a leading authority on buyer personas and buying insights. BPI's buyer persona research and workshop methodologies have become a gold standard for thousands of marketers in hundreds of companies worldwide that rely on these studies to reveal everything a prospective buyer needs to know and experience to have confidence in their solution. Marketers use these insights to develop strategies and messaging that drive more leads, improve conversion rates, and help sales hit their numbers.  In addition to his work at BPI, Jim is an avid blogger, author of the Buyer Persona Buzz newsletter, and is currently working on a second edition of the book Buyer Personas with BPI's founder, Adele Revella. He also frequently speaks at events and podcasts to advanced thinking around buyer personas and buyer insights more broadly.  Outside of work, Jim enjoys travel, reading, sports, and spending time with his family.    Questions  ·      I always love to give our guests an opportunity for them to share in their own words, a little bit about how you got from where you were to where you are today. ·      You mentioned that you just completed your manuscript for your second book, which should be released later this summer. Could you share a little bit with our listeners what can they expect? And maybe how it is that you decided to even write a second manuscript as a follow up to your first book. ·      Could you share with us maybe two to three things that you believe are critical for an organisation to achieve that trust with customers if it is that you're trying to attract that buyer and gain their trust? ·      Now, as it relates to the buyer persona and the different aspects that make up that whole process. Apart from trust, what do you think is the key most important step or component in that process that can never be eliminated regardless of the industry that you're in? ·      Now, Jim, could you also share with our listeners what's the one online resource, tool, website or app that you absolutely can't live without in your business? ·      Now, could you also share with our listeners, Jim, maybe one or two books that you've read, it could be a book that you read recently, or even one that you read a very long time ago, but it has had a great impact on you. ·      Now, Jim, can you share with our listeners what's the one thing that's going on in your life right now that you're really excited about? Either something you're working on to develop yourself or your people. ·      Where can listeners find you online? ·      Now before we wrap our episodes up, we always like to ask our guests, do you have a quote or a saying that during times of adversity or challenge you'll tend to revert to this quote if for any reason you got derailed or you got off track, this quote kind of helps to get you back on track. Do you have one of those? Highlights Jim's Journey Me: Now, I know we've read a little bit about your journey. And I always love to give our guests an opportunity for them to share in their own words, a little bit about how you got from where you were to where you are today.   Jim shared that his entire career has really been spent on understanding markets, understanding customers, understanding buyers, really just trying to provide market insights that help organizations make more informed decisions. He's done it in a variety of places, both on the client side and as a consultant over the past three decades or so. Over the past 15 years, he has been a principal at a KS&R which is a full service market research firm. And they are working with Buyer Persona Institute, he's leading by Buyer Persona Institute as division of KS&R right now. And they're 100% focused on understanding buyers and more specifically, understanding the buying decisions that your prospective buyers make so that you can make more informed decisions around your marketing and sales strategies. So, his whole career has been focused on insights, right now it's over the last couple of years in particular, been really focused on understanding prospective buyers to help marketing and sales.    What Customers Can Expect from Second Book? Me: Now, in our pre interview conversation, you mentioned that you just completed your manuscript for your second book, which should be released later this summer. Could you share a little bit with our listeners what can they expect? And maybe how it is that you decided to even write a second manuscript as a follow up to your first book.   Jim shared that the first book, Buyer Personas was written by Adele Revella, who is the founder of Buyer Persona Institute about 9 years ago. And him and her co-authored the second edition, this updated and expanded edition. And the main reason that they decided to update it is one, a lot has changed over the last 8 to 9 years.   But the foundation of Buyer Personas, they can talk a little bit about what a buyer persona is perhaps really hasn't changed. At the end of the day, you're trying to really understand buyers, what their wants and needs are and what experiences that they expect so they have full confidence buying from you, that's essentially what you're competing on, you're competing on trust.  So, they developed the second edition of the book that will be out this summer, and they're adding some things to it that they think will be really valuable for readers, even those that have picked up the first book many years ago. So, they've added more information about how to design a buyer persona study. They've added a lot of information about how to add to do quantitative survey research to get even more insight outside of your buyer persona. They're spending more time in the second edition about how to use buyer persona insights and very tangible ways to improve marketing and sales performance and win more business.  The other place obviously, the fourth place that they're spending more time on this second edition is just defining what a buyer persona is and isn't, a lot of people have kind of a pre-conceived notion about a buyer persona is, they spent a little more time in this second book explaining why a buyer persona focus on understanding the buying decision is so much more powerful for marketers than just understanding a particular individual or role in the buying decision, which is kind of the traditional definition of a buyer persona.   Trust as a Critical Factor  Me: Now, in your review just know as it relates to the book, one of the things you mentioned that jumped out at me is that we're all competing as it relates to the buyers that we're trying to attract on trust. And so trust is a very big, and it's a critical theme that I believe in customer experience is critical if you want to build retention, higher retention, and high loyalty in your business. So, could you share with us maybe two to three things that you believe are critical for an organization to achieve that trust with customers if it is that you're trying to attract that buyer and gain their trust?   Jim shared that one of the things to think about is, a lot of times when you say the word buyer persona, people associate it with profiling a particular role in the decision process, right. Like maybe you have a buyer persona for a CIO if you sell tech products, or a finance manager if you sell financial products or services, etc. The challenge with that is, if you profile those roles, it doesn't give you a lot of information about how do you actually gain the trust of the buyer who's making a buying decision for a particular product and service.  So, let's say he's selling a CRM system, that's his offering and he has a CIO buyer persona and it tells him information about certain demographics about what a typical CIO looks like maybe their overall challenges and priorities. But that doesn't do very much once a CIO, for example, is involved in purchasing a CRM solution, because when they're purchasing a CRM solution, what they care about most is two things, they care number one, that they're going to achieve all the outcomes and benefits that they want from this investment, right. It's an important investment. So, they care about, “Am I going to get everything that I want out of this?”  The second big thing, which is often overlooked is, “How do I avoid making a mistake?” Because again, a lot of times, particularly when you're talking about higher consideration buying decisions where you're looking at multiple options, there's multiple influencers involved, it's not just a transaction sale. A lot of times buyers are buying something like that for the first time, or they haven't bought it in a long time, so they're going to be anxious, they don't want to make the wrong decision. They don't want to go with something where something goes wrong.  So, what this all comes down to when you think about the whole thing, both elements of that, how do you give them what they need, reduce the risk of something going wrong.  Essentially, what you're competing on is trust. Price aside. Who do they feel is going to do the best job of making them feel secure, that they're going to get the outcomes that they really need and that nothing is going to go wrong?  So, that's kind of the key and the buyer persona is that the methodology that they'd like to talk about defined is really based on understanding the buying decision and specific components of the buying decision in order to build that trust.   Key Elements/Steps in the Buyer Persona Process Me: Now, as it relates to the buyer persona and the different aspects that make up that whole process, based on your experience and the fact that you've been in this industry and you're a subject matter expert as it relates to that. Apart from trust, what do you think is the key most important step or component in that process that can never be eliminated regardless of the industry that you're in?   Jim shared that when you're talking about understanding the buying decision, there's five different areas of insight that you really want to understand about the buying decision that your prospective buyers are making. So, whoever's listening out there, think about your particular product or service or solution, and you may have multiple products and services, and that's fine, but pick one and think about it.  There's five things you really want to know about buyers that are making a buying decision about something that you offer and that your competitors offer too. Number one is you want to understand what they call the Priority Initiatives. Another way to think about priority initiatives, these are the triggers, these are the things that are getting buyers to initially start either looking for a solution like the one that you have. The reason that's so important to understand what those are is because you want to meet buyers where they are. So, when they're first starting, and they're anxious, and they're learning about this whole category of whatever you offer, what is the starting point. So, when you talk about how you approach them, and your marketing and your sales approaches, any kind of way you interact with them, you want to know those triggers, so that you can really create that quick sense that, “Hey, here's a company that really understands me.” That's the first tick of the box as far as trust.  The second thing that you want to understand about this buying decision is they call it Success Factors. And these are outcomes, these are benefits, these are at the end of the day, what results do these buyers need from this important investment that they're making. And you want to know that because obviously, you want to be talking about those. You want to be developing use cases, customer references, thought leadership, all kinds of things that you can do that speak to these key outcomes that they want. So, you want to know what those are implicitly.  The third thing you really want to understand is, they call it Perceived Barriers. The way to think about this one is, it is all the concerns and fears that buyers have buying your solution, not just yours, but all the alternatives you're looking at, because they're going to be anxious, they're going to have trepidations. ·      What are those things that are getting them nervous? ·      What are the things that are eliminating providers and consideration? So, you want to know what those are ahead of time so you can proactively address those things.  The fourth area insight, there's five altogether, the fourth area is called Decision Criteria. And decision criteria is the traditional sales cycle. This is kind of middle later stages of the sales cycle when buyers are getting smarter about the category. And they're starting to ask really specific questions, because now they're really starting to make comparisons across the different alternatives that they're looking at. So, decision criteria or deals, all the questions that your buyers are going to be asking you in some shape or fashion.  And the fifth and final one is Buyers Journey. So, everything he said earlier is kind of the mindset, it's the needs, the fears, the attitudes, the buyers journey is ·      What are the actual steps that your buyers take to identify who they're going to consider? ·      How do they whether down on their options? ·      How do they make a final decision? ·      What are those steps? ·      Who are the influencers involved? ·      And what are the information sources they use to really develop an opinion, and an evaluation of what they're ultimately going to do? If you take those five things, those five areas, they call them The Five Rings of Buying Insight that is so powerful, because if you would know those five things, you have everything you need to develop marketing and sales strategies to give buyers what they need to get to make very competent buying decisions and ultimately select you, which is the goal.    Me: For sure. So, give me that coin again, The Five Rings of buying Insight.    Jim shared, The Five Rings of buying Insight, they talked about it a lot in the book. It's just a name they gave to it. But the five things that they talked about are really important.   App, Website or Tool that Jim Absolutely Can't Live Without in His Business When asked about online resource that he can't live without in his business, Jim stated that that's a good one. Well, he'll say a couple of things come to mind. One is, by the way, the way to develop your buyer persona, and that's going to lead to the answer to the question which will make more sense.  The best way to develop your buyer persona get those insights is to talk to recent buyers. What he means by recent buyers is buyers that have recently made the exact same buying decision that you're trying to influence, these aren't necessarily your current customers, these are individuals that have been involved buying a solution could be yours, could be a competitors in the past 6-12 months, and do in depth interviews with them so you understand their entire buying story from the moment they have a need for that particular solution until the time they make a final decision. The interviews are typically 30 to 40 minutes.  So, the reason number one it's an important point because buyers are the experts, the only ones that can give you that information. And then that leaves him to answer the question which is they have an app that helps them analyze all those interviews.  So, when you're doing those interviews, you often have 10-15 pages of unstructured data, right, text data. And they have an app that helps them make sense of all that data so that they can develop those insights. So, that's a pretty critical app for them to use he would say.  The other really important one for them is they've been using different Gen AI tools more and more much like many of the listeners are using. They use a lot of common ones, they've actually developed one that they're kind of using internally using major providers, they kind of use it as a testbed for their own and that's been invaluable to help them analyze interviews a little bit better, it's help them develop deeper profiles of buyers. It's not the end all be all, it's a supplemental thing. It's enables them to do some things quicker, but he would say those are the two that come to mind.   Me: Would you mind sharing the app that helps you do the interview analysis?   Jim shared that that's a proprietary app, so that's one that they actually built in house so that they can analyse interviews through to The Five Rings of Buying Insight.   Me: Do you know if there's any on open market that the listeners could tap into if they wanted to utilize such an application?   Jim shared that not that he's aware of. So, The Five Rings of Buying Insight is something that they've developed and he doesn't think there's any tool that's available to do that. He will say that you can use and they actually have this in the book, the second book, you can use any one of the commonly, whether it's Chat GPT, or another one, you can use those to develop insights from these interviews to analyze across The Five Rings.  And in the book, that'll be out in the summer, actually, they give some instructions for different queries that you can use to help you do that.   Me: Very good. So, the mere fact that you said there's nothing on open market, I see that as an opportunity for all the listeners out there for anybody who wants to develop that tool, because we all know people are buying to solve their problems and clearly this seems like a problem that needs to be solved.   Jim agreed and shared that they're looking at that too as well.   Books that Have Had the Biggest Impact on Jim When asked about books that have had the greatest impact, Jim shared that one book that he's read about that he really liked a lot, they actually reference it in their book is called The JOLT Effect: How High Performers Overcome Customer Indecision by Matthew Dixon and Ted McKenna, the book's about a year and a half old about this point. And it's really neat what they were able to do, COVID hasn't had many silver linings, the one silver lining in this case was that they were able to work with a couple of other firms to record literally millions of sales interactions between sales people, and prospective buyers over a certain period during COVID because a lot of those conversations were taking place on Zoom, and WebEx and, and Microsoft Teams, and just different ways that they were able to record these conversations where they could never be recorded before.  What that allowed them to do is this great analysis on all this data. And they just found out a lot of really cool things that we intuitively know. One of the major things they write about in the book is, what high percentage of one of the biggest obstacles that salespeople face is the dreaded no decision where you're working with a prospect, they go through this lengthy sales process, and then the prospect ends up buying nothing. Traditionally, there was always this belief that when somebody didn't buy something, it was purely because they wanted to stick with the status quo, they said, “Hey, we did our assessment. And we said, you know what, we think what we're doing now is better.”   What the study that Dixon and McKenna did that they described in The JOLT Effect showed was that that's not really the case, that's part of the time that's true. The other majority of time is that buyers just can't make a decision, they're struggling to make a decision because it's so hard to, it's very difficult. And they're very nervous about something going wrong, they don't want to be the one to screw it up, saying, “What we have now may not be great, we all know it has problems, but I just feel like it's a little bit too risky to buy anything.”  So, their analysis cast a light on this with hard data for the first time and the book also goes into different ways that you can get around that. And the reason it was so perfectly timed for them at Buyer Persona Institute, is it lines with the fact that you are competing on gaining a buyer's trust and competence is the most important thing that you really need to do. So, that's why that was a pretty important book for them in the last couple of years.   Me: As you were talking, just know, before I actually read my next question, just again, from the conversation flow. You mentioned that buyers sometimes don't know, like they're confused, the anxiety of making a decision. Would you find and I'm asking this question as a buyer myself, especially when it comes to food. Would you find that for example, in a restaurant business, if there are too many items on the menu, it's harder to make a decision or do you believe that the less options that exist make it easier for the buyer to make a decision? What has your research shown where that is concerned?   Jim shared that it really depends on the category. So, you mentioned food, which is a very, very different category than if you're buying a software solution for your company, for example.  So, the answer is it really depends. What he can tell you and what The JOLT Effect showed very clearly is that they've seen in all the research and all the interviews that they've done is that buyers are trying to make sense of the world, right. Whether you have a lot of choices or not, and a lot of choices exasperate the problem. But if you're making a decision, especially one that you haven't made in a while or in your case, if it's a restaurant you haven't been to in a while, you're trying to orient yourself, so how can you educate the buyer as quickly and confidently as you can about this is what this world looks like right now, here's your alternatives. Let me help you make sense of this. And then once he's educated you and help you make sense of it, how can he help you confidently make a decision to purchase something. So, it's not always the number of choices, a lot of it is how those choices are communicated and how much effort is put into advising the prospective buyer and really helping them and guiding them making the decision. Because you could go walk in a restaurant that has 30 menu choices and they do things that make it very easy for you to understand what those are, you go into another restaurant using your example and it's just kind of chaotic and they don't make it easy for you to figure out what your choices are.   What Jim is Really Excited About Now! When asked about something that he's excited about, Jim stated that we mentioned that the book was a huge one, they just got the manuscript in about a week and a half ago. So, that was a really huge one that took a lot of his time over the last three months or so. So, that's a big one that they're really excited about. Aside from that, he would say one of the things that their team is working on that he's excited about is it's kind of practising what they preach. So, a lot of what they do is providing insights so that companies can make more informed marketing and sales decisions, and more focused relevant content and messaging for their prospective buyers.  They're doing the same thing, you can always improve your value proposition, you can always make it easier for buyers to understand what is your differentiated value, what is the unique thing that you provide. Number one is helping buyers understand what are the options out there. And then number two, helping them understand very quickly, how are you different, there's this world of whatever you're offering is, how do you make it easier for them to figure out how you're different and what does it mean for them? What is the value for them in that?  So, that's something he's kind of excited that they're working on for their own business and just sharpening the saw, so to speak, as far as how they talk about their business, deliverables, proposals, all those kinds of things, they're really taking a fresh look at all of that.   Where Can We Find Jim Online Website – http://www.buyerpersona.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimkraus LinkedIn – Buyer Persona Buzz   Quote or Saying that During Times of Adversity Jim Uses When asked about a quote that he tends to revert to, Jim shared that he has one that is probably a little dramatic. But it's the point that he's a big a huge history buff from Big World War II, Winston Churchill isn't one of his favourite historical characters, historical figures and he has a quote that says, “When you're walking through hell, keep walking.”  And he loves that quote because it's so simple and it just basically means that from a business perspective, nothing we're doing is hell right. But the point is, if you are going through times of adversity, or something's not working out exactly how you want it, just keep walking down the path, if you have to divert the path a little bit, that's fine. But don't get stuck, just keep moving it along and things will get better, you will figure out there's a solution to every problem, right. Just keep working the problem, you'll arrive at it. So, that's one he likes just because again, he's a history buff, it's a very simple one and it just says so much. So, of the bunch he can think of, that'd be the one he'd probably pick.   Me: Thank you so much for sharing, Jim. Now, we would like to extend our deepest level of gratitude to you, Jim, for taking time out of your very busy schedule and hopping on this podcast, and sharing with us your journey as it relates to developing the key elements of the buyer's persona, talking about your new book that you've revamped along with your co-author and just really delving into what are some of the key aspects when you're trying to attract the right type of buyer to ensure that the trust is there and to ensure that you are truly feeding into the specific needs and desires that that buyer is looking for and limiting as much anxiety that they may have as it relates to making that decision. So, I really enjoyed this conversation, I just want to say thank you so much.   Please connect with us on Twitter @navigatingcx and also join our Private Facebook Community – Navigating the Customer Experience and listen to our FB Lives weekly with a new guest   Links •     The JOLT Effect: How High Perfomers Overcome Customer Indecision by Matthew Dixon and Ted McKenna    The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience Grab the Freebie on Our Website – TOP 10 Online Business Resources for Small Business Owners  Do you want to pivot your online customer experience and build loyalty - get a copy of “The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience.” The ABC's of a Fantastic Customer Experience provides 26 easy to follow steps and techniques that helps your business to achieve success and build brand loyalty. 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In this empowering episode of the Jake and Gino Podcast, Gino Barbaro sits down with Mark J. Silverman, a remarkable individual whose journey from homelessness and struggle to becoming a beacon of hope and guidance for CEOs and high achievers is nothing short of inspirational. Once battling addiction and facing the harsh realities of living in his car at 27, Mark's transformation into a successful author, coach, and speaker is a testament to the power of resilience, accountability, and self-discovery. Dive into Mark's life-changing insights on leveraging resources, mastering personal growth, and building a multifamily empire while overcoming inner demons and embracing self-love.   What You'll Learn: The pivotal moments that led Mark from homelessness to success. Strategies for overcoming adversity and harnessing inner strength. The crucial role of accountability in personal and professional growth. Insights into Mark's unique approach to coaching high achievers and leaders. The connection between personal well-being and financial success in the realm of multifamily investing. Featured Guest: Mark J. Silverman - Author, Speaker, and Coach. Host: Gino Barbaro, Co-founder of Jake and Gino. Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Intro 00:52 - How did Mark J. Silverman Get to His Low Point? 02:10 - Gino Talks about Relationship to Money and It's link with Dopamine 03:21 - Mark Tells About His Family, Upbringing and Addiction 04:27 - How Mark Kicked his Habit With Help From His Brother 06:42 - After Sobering Up, What Was Mark's Next Step? 09:42 - Skills Mark Learned to Become Successful 13:37 - Fear, How Mark J. Silvermand Dealt With It and What Made him Afraid 15:27 - Resistance, What does It Mean To Someone Who Is Successful 18:05 - Self Love 21:19 - How Did Mark Lose Everything Again? 24:02 - Other Tips for Turning Your Life Around 30:36 - Whats Next for Mark? 33:22 - What Made Mark Write the Second Book 35:42 - Skills To Be A Better Leader? 39:16 - Mentors that Mark Has Had 44:38 - Where Can Listeners Get Ahold of Mark? 45:14 - Gino Wraps It Up Books by Mark J. Silverman: https://www.markjsilverman.com/books "Only Tens: Confront Your To-Do List, Transform Your Life" "The Rising Leader Handbook: Navigating the Challenges of Leadership" Connect with Mark J. Silverman: Website: markjsilverman.com Social Media: @MarkJSilverman Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel for more inspiring stories and valuable insights into multifamily investing and personal development.

We hear from one of our listeners today who is having trouble beginning her second book after she's finished her first and finds herself in the querying stage. A tough place to be! But lots of writers have gone through it. We've got some suggestions for her (as well as for you) about how to dive into the messiness of a new project, drop expectations, and avoid focusing on the end point. Authors Christine Murphy (Notes on Surviving the Fire), Kasey LeBlanc (Flyboy), and Aaron Hamburger (Hotel Cuba) help us out.Watch a recording of our live webinar here. The audio/video version is available for one week. Missed it? Check out the podcast version above or on your favorite podcast platform.Christine Murphy is a graduate of Grubstreet's Novel Incubator program. Her novel is under contract and forthcoming soon. Kasey LeBlanc is a graduate of GrubStreet's Novel Incubator program, a contributor at WriterUnboxed, and the author of Flyboy, his debut YA novel, which will be published by Balzer + Bray / HarperCollins in May 2024. Aaron Hamburger is the author of four books, including his latest novel Hotel Cuba, released in May.Photo by Laura Kapfer on Unsplash This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 7amnovelist.substack.com

We're back for the seventh time this season. This time we're happy to feature once again the great Daoist philosopher who never disappoints. This story about the fish in a rut is a rather well-known one from the Outer Chapters of The Zhuangzi, or Second Book of the Dao as it's sometimes called. Zhuangzi himself stars in today's episode: Hé Zhé Zhī Fù 涸辙之鲋. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back for the seventh time this season. This time we're happy to feature once again the great Daoist philosopher who never disappoints. This story about the fish in a rut is a rather well-known one from the Outer Chapters of The Zhuangzi, or Second Book of the Dao as it's sometimes called. Zhuangzi himself stars in today's episode: Hé Zhé Zhī Fù 涸辙之鲋. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices