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    TheThinkingAtheist
    RESIST: 4 Ways to Defend Democracy (with Andrew Seidel)

    TheThinkingAtheist

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 54:23 Transcription Available


    Constitutional attorney Andrew Seidel told a Sarnia, Ontario audience that things in the U.S. are dire, but there are things that all of us can do to resist.SPEECH VIDEOBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

    Heavy Pages: A DIVORCE journal
    #260 The 777 Relationship Rule: Can It Really Strengthen Your Marriage?

    Heavy Pages: A DIVORCE journal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 9:24


    Can a little relationship math actually help keep a couple connected? In this episode, I'm talking about the viral 777 Relationship Rule—the idea of intentionally making time for a date every 7 days, a night or getaway together every 7 weeks, and a vacation every 7 months. I'm sharing what I think the rule gets right, where real life might make the formula a little unrealistic, and whether relationships really need a schedule to keep connection from getting lost in work, kids and everyday responsibilities. Maybe the numbers aren't magic—but the intention behind them just might be worth paying attention to. - - - - - - - - Want that chapter checklist just Click Here! Great news...There is now a place where you can find printable to help you along on your journey. All based around my 5 chapter methodology. for more information Click Here! want to listen to this podcast off of apple, visit www.JosieFalcon.com you can email me at devastatedtodivorced@gmail.com If you want to just send me a quick note, you can find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Josie.Falcon And lastly, If you would like to interact with me and share with others please join my Facebook group  "Separation, Divorce & Starting Over"

    Resilience Unravelled
    Chris Hill on Rewiring Addiction Through the Separation Model

    Resilience Unravelled

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 30:46


    In this Resilience Unravelled episode, host Dr Russell Thackeray interviews Chris Hill, a London-based “lived experience practitioner” who helps people with mental health and addiction by teaching an educational “separation model” that distinguishes the conscious self from mind/body mechanisms.Hill shares his own 20-year history of addiction and explains addiction as dopamine-driven habitual wiring that can be harmful when it causes damage to self or others, spanning substances (nicotine, alcohol, drugs) and behaviours (gambling, sex, porn, shopping, social media).He argues modern society “hacks” survival mechanisms, highlights environmental risks such as youth vaping and its gateway effects, and criticises willpower-only approaches.Hill outlines his book Get Your Life Back, his private mentoring via beatmyaddictions.com, and his charity robhillfoundation.org, founded after his twin brother's fatal overdose in 2014.00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:37 Chris Hill Background01:10 Personal Addiction Journey02:49 What Addiction Means05:46 Physical vs Behavioural Addictions08:24 Who Is Most Vulnerable10:33 Environment and Youth Vaping13:48 Education and Rewiring Solution16:59 Separation Model Explained22:13 Natural State and Breaking the Cycle23:38 Book and Program Options26:24 Support Community and Faith28:01 Charity Links and ClosingYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or link to our website https://resilienceunravelled.com#resilience, #burnout, #intuition

    Colorado Christian Fellowship
    Episode 556: 8-30-26 Apostle Phil Smith "Harvest Time:The Great Separation."

    Colorado Christian Fellowship

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 140:45


    Six Pixels of Separation Podcast - By Mitch Joel
    Data Inspired With Sebastian Wernicke - TWMJ #1051

    Six Pixels of Separation Podcast - By Mitch Joel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 57:17


    Welcome to episode #1051 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). Dr. Sebastian Wernicke has built his career at the intersection of data science, artificial intelligence, economics, and decision-making. He leads the Data Science and AI team at Oxera, one of Europe's leading economics consultancies, and has become widely recognized for his ability to make complex ideas about data both accessible and deeply human. Many people first encountered Sebastian through his memorable TED Talk, which cleverly used data to satirize TED Talks themselves, but his work has always been driven by a much bigger question: how can organizations use data to challenge assumptions instead of reinforcing them? His new book, Data Inspired - Building An Organizational Culture Of Inquiry For Lasting Transformation, argues that businesses have become too focused on being "data-driven" and not focused enough on becoming "data-inspired." In this episode, Sebastian explains why more data doesn't automatically lead to better decisions, why confirmation bias often causes us to use data to strengthen existing beliefs, and why the greatest value of data lies not in optimization but in transformation. We also discuss the promises and disappointments of big data, the rise of generative AI, synthetic data, AI agents, and why the hardest challenge facing organizations isn't technological... it's cultural. Along the way, Sebastian makes a compelling case that leadership is ultimately about designing environments where people are encouraged to ask better questions, embrace uncertainty, and use evidence to change their minds rather than defend them. It is a thoughtful conversation about data, intelligence, curiosity, and why the organizations that thrive in the AI era will be the ones that build cultures of inquiry instead of cultures of certainty. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 57:16. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Thinking With Mitch Joel. Feel free to connect to me directly on LinkedIn. Check out ThinkersOne. Here is my conversation with Dr. Sebastian Wernicke. Data Inspired - Building An Organizational Culture Of Inquiry For Lasting Transformation. Sebastian's viral TED Talk. Oxera. Follow Sebastian on LinkedIn. Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction to Sebastian Wernicke and Data Inspired. (02:52) - The Meta Nature of TED Talks and Storytelling. (06:12) - Confirmation Bias and Data Interpretation. (09:03) - The Limits of Data-Driven Decision Making. (12:10) - The Concept of Data Inspired. (14:58) - The Role of AI in Data Utilization. (18:07) - The Promise and Pitfalls of Big Data. (21:12) - Cultural Elements in Data Transformation. (24:02) - Trust in AI and Machine Learning. (26:52) - Human Nature and the Quest for Perfection. (29:30) - The Balance of Autonomy and Control in AI. (30:30) - The Rise of Synthetic Data. (32:00) - Skepticism Towards Synthetic Data. (34:54) - Exploring Personas and Assumptions. (37:40) - The Role of Data in Decision Making. (39:27) - The Complexity of Uncertainty in Business. (41:52) - Rethinking Intelligence and Creativity. (46:54) - Building Beautiful Questions with Data. (51:30) - Navigating the Data Dilemma. (54:46) - Cultural Attitudes Towards Privacy and Surveillance.

    The Life Stylist
    Separation Is Only in Your Mind: What DMT Taught Him About Connection | Adam Butler

    The Life Stylist

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 27:56


    In this Lonesome Conversation, Adam and I explore his conviction that separation is a trick of perspective — that whether you zoom in with a microscope or out with a telescope, you're looking at the same unbroken whole, and that "there is God, and we're it." We trace how entomology, the world's religions, and psychedelics converged for him into one felt truth rather than a hopeful idea: that we're never actually alone. A conversation about the kind of existential loneliness that dissolves the moment you stop believing in the boundary.About AdamAdam Butler is a psychedelic philosopher and passionate DMT psychonaut focusing on mental health, neuroplasticity, self-exploration, and the extreme limits of human potential and ability. Combining an academically trained intellect, empathetic heart, and life-hardening experiences, Adam has found his niche in helping others overcome the fear associated with PTSD, depression, sexual repression, and addiction. By incorporating psychedelic compounds with deep meditation, lucid dreaming, and tantric practices, he has changed from being an overworked, overweight, stressed-out alcoholic asshole into a balanced, healthy, and sober friend and mentor to many. Lonesome Conversations Limited SeriesLonesome Conversations is a special series from The Life Stylist, built around my new book, A Horse Named Lonesome (out November 17, 2026). Loneliness is something almost everyone goes through, and almost nobody talks about honestly. So I sat down with psychologists, philosophers, trauma therapists, teachers, and friends to find the truth about loneliness, and how we heal from it. Each episode is its own conversation, but together they walk the same ground the book maps out. (Pre-order your copy at ahorsenamedlonesome.com) You'll find new episodes alongside our regular show over the coming months.

    Slappin' Glass Podcast
    Vitor Galvani on Hedge & Plug Protection Plans, Guard-to-Guard Separation & Letting Shot Selection Set the Pace | Mexico City Capitanes

    Slappin' Glass Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 65:18


    The 2026 G-League Coach of the Year, Vitor Galvani, joins us to detail how he built and adjusted Hedge & Plug in Brazil and the G League. He explains why the coverage made sense in what he calls a “scoring guards league,” how the pickup point changes the plug technique, the triggers for releasing the hedge, and why re-screens and late flips can put the coverage under real stress.   The conversation moves behind the ball to Galvani's “Protection Plan”: the MIG and Fence, jumping pickups to discourage direct corner skips, choosing when not to X-out, “See Numbers Go,” peel switching, and building Black, White, and Gray changeups around the same defensive identity. On offense, Galvani gets into KYP on guard-to-guard screens, creating separation before the action, Hot Stove versus Cold Stove screens, and using second-side pass-and-chase actions to attack switching.    In Start, Sub, or Sit, Galvani challenges the usual pace conversation by starting shot selection, connecting offensive involvement to defensive effort, and explaining why his team moved the ball side to side with purpose. He closes with the relationship between shot quality, Tagging Up, and offensive rebounding, along with the daily investment that shaped his coaching education.What You'll LearnHow the ballhandler's pickup point changes the on-ball defender's responsibilities within Hedge & Plug.  The two triggers Galvani used to release the big from the hedge.  Why re-screens and late flips are difficult Hedge & Plug counters, and when switching becomes the emergency solution.  How the MIG and Fence form the “Protection Plan,” including having the Fence jump the pickup rather than automatically X-out.  How “See Numbers Go” and peel switching turn aggressive gap positioning into opportunities for steals.  Why Galvani trained some peel switches as reads rather than relying on a defensive call.  How Black, White, and Gray allowed his team to change the ball-screen picture without abandoning its defensive base.  Why KYP comes before pace and technique when teaching guard-to-guard screening.  How separation, randomness, and “action on top of action” keep guard-to-guard screens from being steered or jammed.  How shot selection can influence offensive pace, defensive effort, Tagging Up, and offensive rebounding.To join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 70 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!

    Perfect Prey Podcast
    When Coercive Control Doesn't End After Separation with Jess Hill

    Perfect Prey Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 53:25


    In this episode of Perfect Prey, I'm joined by award-winning journalist and author Jess Hill for an important conversation about coercive control, domestic abuse, victim-survivors, children, and post-separation abuse.We explore what coercive control looks like, why it can be difficult to recognize, and how perpetrators maintain power through psychological, emotional, financial, and other forms of abuse. We also discuss how abuse can continue after separation through stalking, harassment, legal systems, and family court.Jess and I examine the impact on children, the importance of recognizing coercive control when assessing risk, and her work toward criminalizing coercive control in Australia—while emphasizing that legal reform is only one part of creating meaningful change for victim-survivors.What we cover• What coercive control actually is—and why it is often misunderstood• How coercive control can be difficult to recognize while you are experiencing it• The psychological and emotional impact of living under coercive control• Why leaving an abusive relationship does not necessarily mean the abuse ends• Post-separation abuse, stalking, harassment, and continued control• How children experience and are affected by coercive control• The ways children can become part of an abusive dynamic• Family court and the challenges faced by victim-survivors navigating legal systems• Why understanding patterns of behavior matters when assessing risk• The importance of listening to victim-survivors and taking coercive control seriously• Jess's work toward criminalizing coercive control in Australia• Law reform, prevention, and creating meaningful systemic changeWhy listenCoercive control is often misunderstood because it does not always look like what people expect abuse to look like. There may be no single incident that explains what is happening. Instead, control can develop through patterns of behavior that gradually restrict a person's autonomy, freedom, relationships, and sense of self.This conversation is also about what happens after a victim-survivor leaves. Separation can become another stage of control, particularly when perpetrators use legal systems, children, stalking, or other mechanisms to maintain power.For survivors, protective parents, clinicians, attorneys, advocates, researchers, and anyone trying to better understand coercive control, this episode offers an important conversation about recognizing patterns, understanding risk, and creating systems that better protect victims and children.Guest bioJess Hill is an award-winning Australian journalist and author focused on domestic abuse, coercive control, and gender-based violence. She is the author of See What You Made Me Do, a groundbreaking examination of domestic abuse and coercive control. Through her journalism, research, and advocacy, Jess has helped shape conversations around domestic violence, prevention, and law reform in Australia. Connect with Jess Hill:Instagram: @jessicahelenhillWebsite: www.jesshill.com.auBook: See What You Made Me Do available on AmazonPodcast: www.vwt.org.au/thetrapConnect with Dr. Christine:Protective Parenting Program: Protective Parenting ProgramOfficial site: www.coercivecontrolconsulting.comYouTube: www.TikTok: @dr.c_coercivecontrolInstagram: www.youtube.com/@DrCocchiola-coercivecontrolTEDxTalk: https://youtu.be/gp2qByKOue4?si=jJpjpRewxHD9JdYgBooks:FRAMED: Women in the Family Court UnderworldEvery Moment of Every DayAvailable on Amazon.If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it, subscribe for more trauma-informed conversations, and consider leaving a review. Your support helps other survivors and protective parents find information, validation, and community.— Dr. Christine Cocchiola & guest Jess Hill 

    Ogletree Deakins Podcasts
    Talent Risk Assessor, 3: Separation Codes, Termination Patterns, and What the Data Reveals

    Ogletree Deakins Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 19:21


    In episode three of this special series of Defensible Decisions discussing Ogletree's Talent Risk Assessor, shareholders Scott Kelly (Birmingham/Washington) and Chris Near (Columbia) are joined by Chrissy Blantz from the firm's Data Analytics team to examine separations and terminations—an area of the employment lifecycle where legal risk is often most acute. Using a hypothetical multi-state employer, the speakers walk through how a statistically significant flag in overall separation rates can be disaggregated by involuntary versus voluntary terminations and further broken down by separation reason codes to identify the actual driver behind the pattern, in this case, disproportionate use of temporary, time-limited roles. The episode illustrates how a data-driven, legally informed inquiry, conducted under privilege and properly documented, builds a defensible position even when the underlying cause turns out to have a legitimate explanation.

    Dr. Laura Call of the Day
    An Executor's Duties

    Dr. Laura Call of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 7:17


    John expresses anxiety and distress about being separated from his wife for two weeks. Are his feelings truly a reflection of sadness over their time apart?  Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join the Dr. Laura Family!! >> Receive my weekly newsletter, perks, and more! Sign up now, it's FREE > DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Weekly Skews
    S6 Ep41: Weekly Skews – Why Won't You Permit Our Fraud Factory?

    Weekly Skews

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 60:34


    Canada tells us to French kiss their trou du cul (hole of butt, per Google Translate). Then we get into the business and political panic over everyone hating data centers, just because it's fun to be psychic. Why won't towns let criminals who got their seed capital from Epstein take over their towns. It's perplexing, apparently.This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/SKEW now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkoutWeekly Skews is brought to you by Americans United for Separation of Church and State. If you believe religious freedom is supposed to protect everybody, not be weaponized to turn away good families, visit https://www.au.org/crooked to learn more and become a member today. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% at  https://www.betterhelp.com/skews

    Heavy Pages: A DIVORCE journal
    #259 Should Women Lower Their Dating Standards—or Should Men Raise Theirs?

    Heavy Pages: A DIVORCE journal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 7:43


    Are women's dating standards really too high—or are women simply becoming less willing to accept relationships that don't add enough to their lives? In this episode, I dive into the ongoing debate about women being told to lower their standards in order to find or keep a partner. There's a big difference between expecting perfection and expecting communication, effort, respect, emotional availability and genuine partnership. So instead of immediately asking women what they're willing to lower, maybe we should also be asking whether some men are willing to raise what they're bringing to the relationship. - - - - - - - - Want that chapter checklist just Click Here! Great news...There is now a place where you can find printable to help you along on your journey. All based around my 5 chapter methodology. for more information Click Here! want to listen to this podcast off of apple, visit www.JosieFalcon.com you can email me at devastatedtodivorced@gmail.com If you want to just send me a quick note, you can find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Josie.Falcon And lastly, If you would like to interact with me and share with others please join my Facebook group  "Separation, Divorce & Starting Over"

    Health Freedom for Humanity Podcast
    Ep 256: What They Don't Tell You About Data Centers, Water Control & Mass Surveillance with Clayton Tucker

    Health Freedom for Humanity Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 153:55


    This podcast is made possible by our listeners and viewers. If this show has brought you value, you can support it by becoming a member of The Way Forward, our platform designed to help you find the health and freedom community (people, practitioners, schools, farms, and more) near you. Your membership directly supports the podcast and the work we do.Data centers and flock cameras are damaging our society in ways most people can't even imagine.My guest today is Clayton Tucker: Lampasas rancher, Secretary of the Texas Farmers Union, and candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner running to halt AI data center expansion statewide.Clayton lived in China and Taiwan and saw the surveillance playbook up close. That same playbook is getting imported here through hyperscale AI facilities, Flock cameras, and utility lines built by bureaucrats who may not even have the legal authority to route them.A cattle rancher north of Dallas lost calves to stillbirths after a BESS facility went in across the road. A mother and daughter watched migraines and ear infections stop the moment they moved away. A Canadian sheep farming family lost about 500 head, and the daughter told Clayton her father developed early-onset dementia in the same window.Clayton also lays out the counter-move: ag impact studies, development districts, water conservation districts, rezoning, cross-partisan pressure.If you eat food and live in Texas, this one's for you.You'll Learn:[0:00] Introduction[8:45] Why the 5,000-to-400 China gap makes the whole competition argument a lie[19:20] The Flock camera that appeared at his ranch after he started talking[28:05] Wall Street's plan to drain Texas dry, and the cooling scam that hides it[39:57] 765 lines corroding pipelines toward disaster, and the zero-water tech being ignored[55:49] The stillbirths, migraines, and dead sheep that nearby families report[1:28:19] Light pollution two miles out still wrecks your biology [1:37:51] The tax handouts fueling BESS fires, and why stopping the AI bubble matters now[1:59:33] The limits of fixing this alone, and Clayton's message to MAHA on change[2:09:49] The regenerative score label, and flagging processed food as abnormal[2:28:21] His MAHA-branded opponent's stock ties to glyphosate and TysonRelated The Way Forward Episodes:Coming Home: Healing the Chronic Disease of Separation with Dr. Zach Bush | PodcastEz-Water, Aether, & The Biofield featuring Carrie Bennett | PodcastCircadian Biology, Leptin, & Light featuring Sarah Kleiner | PodcastHow Too Much Artificial Light & Sunlight Affect Lifelong Health & Mortality with Matt Maruca | PodcastResources Mentioned:AI Data Center Map | WebsiteFamily Farms Filing Bankruptcy by Alec | Instagram PostFind more from Clayton:Clayton Tucker | Pitch In | Learn MoreFind more from Alec:Alec Zeck | Instagram | XThe Way Forward | InstagramDonate to The Way Forward here.The Way Forward is Sponsored By:New Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground UpExperience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more. Use code THEWAYFORWARD (case-sensitive) for $50 off activation.The Way Forward members get the $150 fee waived.BEAM Minerals: Feel the Difference in Days: Join thousands recharging with plant-based minerals. Click here for 20% Off Your First Bottle of BEAM.Want more crypto insights and a community to back you up?Join the Crypto Freedom Academy today. It's 100% free and designed to help you master the markets.

    Six Pixels of Separation Podcast - By Mitch Joel
    Navigating Future Shock With Fredric Marshall - TWMJ #1050

    Six Pixels of Separation Podcast - By Mitch Joel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 59:29


    Welcome to episode #1050 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). Fredric Marshall has spent decades helping people navigate change. An entrepreneur, investor in AI startups, CEO of Quantum Learning, and advisor on leadership and transformation, he has watched multiple waves of technological disruption unfold from the inside. His latest book, Thrive - The Antidote to Future Shock, revisits Alvin Toffler's famous concept of "future shock" and argues that today's anxiety isn't a personal failing... it's the predictable result of living through an era where change, information, and technological progress are arriving faster than most people can absorb. In this episode, Fred explores why the conversation about AI has become so emotionally charged, why younger generations feel a profound sense of uncertainty about their future, and why the real challenge isn't learning new tools... it's learning to direct our attention with intention. He explains why thriving requires more than technical skills, discussing the importance of agency, relationships, health, systems, and managing the growing tension between our digital and physical lives. The conversation also examines evidence-based optimism, the cultural backlash against AI, leadership in an era of disruption, and whether the pursuit of endless growth has reached its limits. Fred makes the case that while artificial intelligence will radically reshape work, the future belongs to people who can simplify complexity, think clearly, and consciously choose where to invest their attention. It's a thoughtful discussion about resilience, technology, and building a life that doesn't just survive change... but flourishes because of it. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 59:29. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Thinking With Mitch Joel. Feel free to connect to me directly on LinkedIn. Check out ThinkersOne. Here is my conversation with Fredric Marshall. Thrive - The Antidote to Future Shock. Quantum Learnin. Follow Fred on Instagram. Follow Fred on LinkedIn. Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction to Future Shock. (05:57) - The Impact of Technology on Work and Life. (08:48) - The Concept of Thriving vs. Surviving. (12:04) - The Role of AI and Economic Disruption. (15:14) - Navigating the Digital Layer and Social Media. (18:09) - The Future of Work and Community. (20:56) - Addressing Youth Concerns and Uncertainty. (24:03) - The Balance of Digital and Analog Life. (26:51) - The Quest for Enough in a Technological World. (29:52) - The Madness of Constant Growth. (30:41) - Evidence-Based Optimism and Humanity's Response. (31:34) - Historical Progress and Modern Stressors. (33:10) - Dialing in Life: Eight Key Areas for Thriving. (36:09) - Understanding Agency in a Complex World. (39:51) - The Role of Environment in Personal Growth. (40:48) - Leadership in a Changing Landscape. (43:22) - Future Readiness and Cultural Shifts. (46:52) - Youth Perspectives on Agency and Change. (50:42) - Balancing Humanity and Efficiency in the Future. (57:41) - The Importance of Attention and Time Management.

    Dr. Laura Call of the Day
    Anxiety Related to Temporary Separation

    Dr. Laura Call of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2026 10:48


    John expresses anxiety and distress about being separated from his wife for two weeks. Are his feelings truly a reflection of sadness over their time apart?  Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join the Dr. Laura Family!! >> Receive my weekly newsletter, perks, and more! Sign up now, it's FREE > DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Divided Argument
    A Thriving Atrocities Practice

    Divided Argument

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 75:08 Transcription Available


    After following up on Justice Alito's summer interview, the new birthright-citizenship executive orders, and the Court's record-low approval numbers, we devote the episode to Cisco Systems v. Doe, the Falun Gong surveillance case that closes the door Sosa v. Alvarez-Machain left open for new Alien Tort Statute claims. We try to build a theory of the ATS from first principles — Section 9 of the Judiciary Act of 1789, the law of nations, and the Marbois affair — before running through two decades of the Court narrowing the statute. Then we ask what to make of "door closing" as a phenomenon, from Edwards v. Vannoy to Rucho, and whether the Court would really be stuck if the perfect ATS unicorn finally showed up. Along the way: whether Justice Alito is an I-95 or an Amtrak guy, the seven-case October calendar led by Suncor, Rooker anti-Feldmanism, and a Phoenix bar band called the Blackstone Three.Highlights[00:00:21] Opening: 29 episodes makes a record-breaking season, and the secret to sub-4-hour recording sessions[00:02:28] Justice Alito's WSJ interview with James Taranto: "Obviously I'm here for another term," the vultures, and his high school English teacher's psychoanalysis[00:06:27] How Will became a libertarian: Mr. Flannery, Lexis news alerts for "Ayn Rand," and golfer David Duval[00:09:48] Still no action on the mail-in voting applications; a White House ballroom emergency application expected any day[00:11:15] No rehearing petition in Trump v. Barbara — instead, new executive orders probing the decision's edges[00:15:32] The October calendar: only 7 cases, starting with Suncor — "conservative intuitions in search of a constitutional clause"[00:17:04] Mailbag: Rooker anti-Feldmanism via Lance v. Dennis, and Michael Rosman on whether sex-segregated sports are really "equal opportunity"[00:20:32] Gallup has the Court at 33% approval, a record low — the maximally anti-legitimacy strategy[00:22:35] The main event: Cisco Systems v. Doe — an anonymous person versus a faceless corporation[00:23:16] ATS first principles: Section 9 of the Judiciary Act of 1789, the law of nations as brooding omnipresence, and the Marbois affair[00:37:27] The 1980 revival, Sosa v. Alvarez-Machain, and the door Justice Souter left ajar[00:42:45] Two decades of narrowing: Kiobel, Jesner, Nestlé — and Will's brush with a thriving atrocities practice[00:47:33] Cisco closes the door; the Edwards v. Vannoy parallel, and whether door closing is ever dicta[00:52:33] Door closing as a genre: Vieth v. Jubelirer, Rucho — a Green Bag piece for Richard Re[00:56:36] What about pirates? The Blackstone 3 — the doctrine, and the Phoenix bar band[01:00:18] Implied causes of action, the slow death of Bivens, and the Ex parte Young irony after Trump v. Cook[01:05:19] Scoring the opinion: a win for the Bradley–Goldsmith "Erie algorithm" — or selective originalism?[01:13:33] Sign-off: rate and review — and if we go quiet, Will has been taken by piratesRelevant linksCasesCisco Systems, Inc. v. Doe I — slip opinionTrump v. Barbara — the birthright-citizenship decision the new executive orders are testingSuncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County — the OT26 openerSosa v. Alvarez-Machain, 542 U.S. 692 (2004)Edwards v. Vannoy, 593 U.S. 255 (2021) — slip opinionLance v. Dennis, 546 U.S. 459 (2006) (per curiam) — the Stevens "Rooker good, Feldman bad" dissentCommentary & articlesCNN on the Alito interview — coverage of James Taranto's Wall Street Journal interviewGallup, "Supreme Court Job Approval Slumps to Record Low"Jonathan Adler, "Amicus Brief in Suncor Energy v. County Commissioners of Boulder County" — the solo plaintiffs-side amicusOona A. Hathaway et al., "Has the Alien Tort Statute Made a Difference?," 107 Cornell L. Rev. (2022) — the settlements study cited in Cisco footnote 2Carlos M. Vázquez & Stephen I. Vladeck, "State Law, the Westfall Act, and the Nature of the Bivens Question," 161 U. Pa. L. Rev. 509 (2013)Samuel L. Bray & Paul B. Miller, "Getting Into Equity," 97 Notre Dame L. Rev. 1763 (2022) — why equity never needed causes of actionOtherDivided Argument, "Separation-of-Powers Police" (S4E23) — the Daryl Levinson Law for Leviathan book episodeThe Blackstone Three — original and cover music for all events, parties, and concert venues

    Weekly Skews
    S6 Ep40: Weekly Skews – Men Overboard

    Weekly Skews

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 58:54


     Don Jr. can legally print his own money now. The administration says not to worry about all the sailors jumping off the USS Lincoln because they actually have less guys trying to kill themselves than our other aircraft carriers. So that's nice. Then we get into the growing bipartisan consensus that Flock's CEO should be [redacted] until he's [redacted]. Unfortunately, local cops are having a lot of fun using the cameras to run lil' COINTELPROs on people who are annoying at town council meetings.This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/SKEW now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkoutWeekly Skews is brought to you by Americans United for Separation of Church and State. If you believe religious freedom is supposed to protect everybody, not be weaponized to turn away good families, visit https://www.au.org/crooked to learn more and become a member today. 

    There I was...
    Episode 98: Prop Separation

    There I was...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 47:52


    Sport pilot Ken Luna and his former instructor Toto Marchand discuss an emergency Ken experienced while flying home from a short lunch trip with his son. At about 2,000 feet, his light sport aircraft suddenly experienced violent vibrations when a propeller blade separated, causing the engine to fail and the canopy to pop open.

    The Bill Press Pod
    The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism. With Rep. Jared Huffman

    The Bill Press Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 38:09


    Bill interviews California Rep. Jared Huffman about his book, “No Prophets: The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism,” defining Christian nationalism as the fusion of fundamentalist Christian identity with Republican politics and a false claim that the U.S. was founded as a Christian nation. Huffman argues MAGA Christian nationalism is more militant and openly theocratic than earlier movements, is deeply embedded in Congress, the Trump White House, and even the Pentagon, and uses ministries and “biblically sanctioned government” rhetoric to push policy. He describes January 6 as a “Christian coup” shaped by groups like the New Apostolic Reformation and says Liz Cheney removed the religious dimension from the J6 Committee's final report. They discuss Christian Zionism's influence on U.S. Israel policy and how prophets elevated Trump as a biblical King Cyrus figure after the Supreme Court ruled for marriage equality in the Obergefell decision. You can get a copy of Congressman Huffman's great new book at your local bookstore or at Bookshop.org. Today Bill highlights the work of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. More information at AU.org .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Mama Matters Too- Sleep Training Solutions for Overwhelmed Moms Who Need a Little Faith
    EP 50 // How to Sleep Train When Your Baby Has Separation Anxiety

    Mama Matters Too- Sleep Training Solutions for Overwhelmed Moms Who Need a Little Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 23:00


    Is your baby suddenly crying the second you leave the room, fighting bedtime, or waking throughout the night just to make sure you're still there? Separation anxiety can completely disrupt sleep, even if your baby was previously sleeping well. But it doesn't mean you have to stop sleep training or choose between supporting your baby emotionally and getting the rest your family needs. In this episode, I'm sharing how to sleep train when your baby is experiencing separation anxiety. We'll talk about how to tell if separation anxiety is really causing the sleep struggles, ways to strengthen connection during the day, how to create a reassuring bedtime routine, and which responsive sleep training methods may work best for your baby's temperament. You'll also learn how to handle middle-of-the-night wakings without accidentally creating new sleep habits you don't want to continue. You can comfort your baby, protect your attachment, and still hold loving, consistent sleep boundaries. Responsive does not have to mean boundary-less. FREE workshop: Sleep Through the Night Without “Cry It Out”. Sign up here: https://mamamatterstoo.myflodesk.com/workshop   Instagram (feel free to dm me anytime!): instagram.com/mama.matters.too Join the Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/ Book your sleep clarity call here: mamamatterstoo.com/call

    Heavy Pages: A DIVORCE journal
    #258 A Prenup Doesn't Scare Me... An Unfair One Does

    Heavy Pages: A DIVORCE journal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 9:17


    Prenuptial agreements often get a bad reputation, but what if the prenup itself isn't the problem? In this episode, I share why I don't think prenups are inherently good or bad. Instead, I believe the real insight comes from how the conversation unfolds. Are both people willing to negotiate? Is the agreement fair? Does each person feel heard and respected? Sometimes the biggest lesson isn't whether you should sign the prenup, it's whether the way your partner approaches the conversation tells you something important about the marriage you're about to enter. This episode is about fairness, communication, and paying attention to the relationship dynamics long before you say, "I do." - - - - - - - - Want that chapter checklist just Click Here! Great news...There is now a place where you can find printable to help you along on your journey. All based around my 5 chapter methodology. for more information Click Here! want to listen to this podcast off of apple, visit www.JosieFalcon.com you can email me at devastatedtodivorced@gmail.com If you want to just send me a quick note, you can find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Josie.Falcon And lastly, If you would like to interact with me and share with others please join my Facebook group  "Separation, Divorce & Starting Over"

    AlmostSideways Podcast
    CCCLXXXV: A SEPARATION 2011 PINOT BEST PICTURE DEEP DIVE, The End of Oak Street, The Rivals of Amziah King

    AlmostSideways Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 152:42


    Recorded - 8/16/2026 On Episode 385 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we finalize our summer celebration of 2011 by deep diving our winner for Best Picture. What makes A Separation an all-time masterpiece? We also featured two new releases in our reviews (and no one gives a thumbs down to either of them). Here are the highlights:What We've Been Watching(5:50) "Images" - Todd Director Blindspot Review(7:45) "The Last House" - Adam & Terry Review(13:20) "Superman Returns" - Terry Oscar Anniversary Review(18:55) "Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey" - Zach Review(23:00) "The End of Oak Street" - Featured Review(41:50) "The Rivals of Amziah King" - Featured Review"A SEPARATION" 2011 PINOT BEST PICTURE DEEP DIVE(55:45) "A Separation" Trivia(1:08:20) First Impressions & Discussion(1:51:10) Mount Rushmore: Films Set in the Middle East(2:01:15) Recasting "A Separation"(2:09:00) Best Scene(2:15:25) Other Categories(2:28:00) Quote of the DayFind AlmostSideways everywhere!⁠⁠⁠⁠http://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠almostsideways.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlmostSideways Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @almostsideways⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Terry's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @almostsideterry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zach's Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://letterboxd.com/pro_zach36/Todd: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Too Cool for Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adam's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @adamsideways⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber

    The Messy Reformation
    Reminder Episode: Before We Knew — Clarity Is Not an Idol— Jason & Willy's Thoughts Post-Synod 2022

    The Messy Reformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 69:50 Transcription Available


    Recorded days after Synod 2022 adjourned. Second of three reruns in the Before We Knew series. Jason and Willy work through the six questions the podcast then put to every delegate it interviewed: your role at synod, what you learned about yourself and the CRC, what encouraged you, what discouraged you, how your congregation is responding, and where we go from here. Willy served as a young adult representative, a role that can speak on the floor but cannot vote or speak for or against a motion. He questions whether the role should exist at all under a Presbyterian polity, and both note how many actual delegates were young that year, most of them conservative. They sat together on advisory committee three, education and candidacy, which handled the seminary and Calvin reports and the candidate interviews, including the two new Calvin Seminary professors, Wilson Cunha in Old Testament and Yudha Thianto in historical theology. Cunha answered directly on the human sexuality report. Thianto said he would abide by whatever synod decided, which left people uneasy. On what encouraged them: orthodoxy prevailed, and it prevailed by margins nobody expected. Four things passed — penal substitutionary atonement, the majority report on human sexuality, confessional status for its teaching, and disciplinary action against Neland Avenue — all by supermajorities in the range of 70 to 75 percent. Jason expected to come home wrecked and did not. He credits the fellowship among delegates and answered prayer, including moments where several delegates arrived at the same conviction separately during deliberations. On what discouraged them: hostility toward orthodoxy in some quarters, arguments from personal testimony treated as equal to Scripture, and conduct on the floor that was out of order on a worldwide livestream. Jason was criticized for repeating the word clarity, and answers the charge that the CRC has made an idol of it: clarity is not about being right, it is what makes pastoral guidance possible. He also names tone deafness, particularly the reasoning that professors should be asked only whether they will abide by synod's decisions rather than what they believe, and traces it to the distance between Grand Rapids and the rest of the denomination. Willy answers with Luther at the Diet of Worms on conscience captive to the word of God. The hardest section is about their own side. Off social media all week, Jason came home to find not only anger from those who wanted an affirming outcome, which he expected, but conservatives who were angry that synod had not gone far enough. Willy answers that watching a livestream is not the same as reading the room. Jason argues from church revitalization: this was the first disciplinary action against a congregation in over twenty years, small wins come before large ones, and nobody thought the work was finished after one synod. They also read the closest vote of the week, the defeated catechism footnote at about 51 percent, as a matter of people not having had time to think it through beforehand. On congregations: Willy's church was glad of the results and worried about a split, and he tells them that separation may be inevitable when both sides believe the gospel is at stake. Jason reads an email from an orthodox pastor who got everything he hoped for from synod and now has a congregation in turmoil, with members asking whether they can still belong. Both argue for giving churches time to repent before stronger action, and Jason ties it to Hebrews 12 — discipline is not designed to remove someone from the family. He mentions the Neland elder who said, with a smile, that synod would have to kick them out. They close on where to go from here. Willy names the three marks of the true church: preaching, sacraments, discipline. Jason wants the in loco committee under the new general secretary held to its work, and a warning that Paul Vander Klay's prediction may hold — that some will leave from the left and some conservatives from the right. His closing word is to the conservatives: this is step one, stay. Timestamps: 0:00 — Series intro 1:43 — Original episode begins 3:02 — The six questions asked of every delegate 4:03 — Willy's role as a young adult representative, and whether it should exist 9:52 — Advisory committee three: education and candidacy 13:49 — Interviewing the new professors: Wilson Cunha 18:30 — Yudha Thianto's answer on the human sexuality report 20:11 — What encouraged them: orthodoxy prevailed 23:51 — Four supermajority votes 25:55 — Answered prayer, and the Spirit at work among delegates 29:06 — Disagreeing agreeably: 95 percent of it went well 31:06 — What discouraged them: hostility toward orthodoxy 34:03 — "The clarity guy," and whether clarity is an idol 35:13 — Tone deafness, and the Grand Rapids echo chamber 38:47 — Luther at the Diet of Worms 39:25 — The social media moratorium, and what came after 40:32 — Conservatives angry that synod did not go far enough 41:40 — Willy: watching a livestream is not reading the room 44:02 — Thinking like a church revitalizer: step one of many 48:46 — The false accusation that orthodox delegates know no one affected 50:49 — The catechism footnote, defeated 51 to 49 53:57 — How the congregations are responding 57:24 — "Separation, I believe, is inevitable" 58:30 — The email from a pastor who won and now has a mess 61:14 — Giving churches room to repent 62:26 — Quoted in the Banner, and Hebrews 12 on discipline 63:45 — The Neland elder: "You're going to have to kick us out" 64:54 — The marks of the true church 66:59 — Holding the in loco committee to its work 67:33 — "Don't leave. Stick with us." Join and support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Intro music by Matt Krotzer

    Six Pixels of Separation Podcast - By Mitch Joel
    AI Mindsets With Farid Mheir - TWMJ #1049

    Six Pixels of Separation Podcast - By Mitch Joel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 67:21


    Welcome to episode #1049 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). Farid Mheir has spent four decades at the intersection of engineering, business strategy, and digital transformation. Trained as a microelectronics engineer, he helped pioneer online grocery commerce with IGA in the mid-1990s before building e-commerce platforms for major retailers across North America and Europe. Today, through his advisory firm, and as a faculty member at the McGill Executive Institute, Farid advises executives on AI strategy and organizational transformation. His new book, AI Mindsets - A Guide to Succeed in an AI-Driven World, distills decades of experience into thirty-one practical mindsets designed to help leaders move beyond AI hype and build organizations prepared for an era of intelligence abundance. In this episode, Farid explains why AI represents a shift as significant as the arrival of the internet, arguing that while the web democratized access to information, AI is making intelligence itself widely accessible. We explore what remains uniquely human in a world of increasingly capable machines, why wisdom, judgment, and experience become more valuable as intelligence becomes abundant, and how organizations must undergo a cultural, not just technological, transformation to realize AI's potential. Farid also discusses prompt engineering, answer engineering, AI agents, software development, and why the greatest opportunity lies not in replacing people but in moving them upstream toward more creative and strategic work. Throughout the conversation, he makes the case that success in the AI era will depend less on mastering new tools than on adopting new ways of thinking about work, leadership, and the future itself. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 1:07:20. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Thinking With Mitch Joel. Feel free to connect to me directly on LinkedIn. Check out ThinkersOne. Here is my conversation with Farid Mheir. FMCS.Digital. AI Mindsets - A Guide to Succeed in an AI-Driven World. Follow Farid on X. Follow Farid on LinkedIn. Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction to AI Mindset and Intelligence. (03:05) - The Evolution of Knowledge and Intelligence. (05:57) - AI as a Human-like Tool. (09:04) - The Scarcity of Wisdom in an AI World. (11:54) - The Future of Work and Job Titles. (15:01) - Prompt Engineering vs. Answer Engineering. (17:59) - The Role of Experience in AI Utilization. (20:57) - The Generational Shift in AI Interaction. (24:10) - The Importance of Critical Thinking in AI Usage. (37:20) - The Cultural Shift in AI Utilization. (40:45) - Human Connection in a Tech-Driven World. (46:28) - The Evolution of AI and Organizational Mindset. (55:40) - The Future of Work: AI's Role in Knowledge Industries. (01:01:10) - The Transformation of Software Development with AI.

    Devotional on SermonAudio
    Biblical Separation

    Devotional on SermonAudio

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 45:21


    In this message from 2 Corinthians 6:11–18, Pastor Byron Chesney examines the biblical doctrine of separation and asks the searching question, "What are you separated unto?" Biblical separation is not isolation, self-righteousness, or simply avoiding certain people and places. It is a life set apart unto God. This sermon explains why Christians must reject spiritual compromise, exercise biblical discernment, pursue holiness, and live faithfully in a world that increasingly opposes the truth of Scripture. The goal of separation is not merely to be different from the world, but to be fully devoted to Jesus Christ.

    WELS - Daily Devotions
    Separation – August 15, 2026

    WELS - Daily Devotions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2026 2:32


    https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260815dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?” Romans 8:35 Separation Separation can be scary. Separation from loved ones, even for a short while, can fill our hearts with the unease of loneliness. The thought of being separated from money can cause great stress. Finally, even death can cause fear of being separated from what we know, understand, and cherish. And whether we realize it or not, separation from God is the scariest separation of all. Separation from God in this life is a life filled with worry and concern, because there is no comfort of knowing that there is God, the creator of the universe, who daily cares for us. Separation from God in this life also means that people must deal with every twinge of conscience all by themselves, for they cannot trust in the promise of guilt removed through Jesus. Separation from God in this life precedes a divine verdict of guilty and an eternal life of anguish. Could anything be worse? With this in mind, one can see why the rhetorical question, “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?” would be such a comfort. The great message of the Bible is that because of Christ, mankind no longer needs to be separated from God. Because of Jesus' life and death, we are forgiven and need not worry about our guilt but can trust that it has been removed. In this blessing of a clear conscience, we know that we are not separated from God in this life and the next. What a blessing this is. Prayer: Lord, as troubles come and go in my life, remind me that you never leave my side. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

    90 Miles From Needles with Chris Clarke and Alicia Pike
    S5E26: Maps, Vanished Lakes, and Two Desert Squirrels

    90 Miles From Needles with Chris Clarke and Alicia Pike

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 34:15


    We think of range maps as static representations of where plants and animals belong. It doesn't often occur to us that maps are just snapshots of a constantly changing world. In the Mojave Desert, two sister species of desert ground squirrel coexist nearly side by side. A field guide's range maps will tell you where those species live right now. But those maps also convey hints out of Deep Time, and those hints can explain not only why the squirrels live where they do, but also how the two species evolved in their own directions. Host Chris Clarke shares the story of those sister species: the Mohave and Round-tailed ground squirrels. One is doing well and is abundant. The other has been designated as a threatened species. Each of them is a library of history... if we know how to read them. Chris also announces the launch of our Fellowship for Desert Reporting: prospective Fellows can start by filling out the application form at https://thedamn.org/fellowship-application. Resources Mohave ground squirrels California Department of Fish and Wildlife: Mohave Ground SquirrelSpecies overview, conservation status, recordings and access to the state conservation strategy.CDFW Mohave Ground Squirrel Philip Leitner, “Current Status of the Mohave Ground Squirrel: An Update Covering the Period 2013–2020”Reviews the animal’s current distribution, apparent losses from portions of its historical range and continuing conservation concerns.Status update PDF Mohave Ground Squirrel Technical Advisory GroupCDFW’s archive of technical documents and meeting materials from researchers, agencies and other specialists.Technical Advisory Group Mohave Ground Squirrel Conservation Council: PublicationsA bibliography covering the species’ taxonomy, ecology, genetics, distribution and conservation.Publications list Separation, contact and hybridization Kayce C. Bell and Marjorie D. Matocq, “Regional Genetic Subdivision in the Mohave Ground Squirrel: Evidence of Historic Isolation and Ongoing Connectivity in a Mojave Desert Endemic”Animal Conservation 14 (2011): 371–381. Examines genetic structure and historical isolation within Mohave ground squirrel populations.Article and abstract Philip Leitner, Jennifer S. Rippert and Marjorie D. Matocq, “Genetic Structure Across a Contact Zone Between Xerospermophilus Ground Squirrels in Southern California”Western North American Naturalist 77 (2017): 152–161. Documents both species and genetically admixed animals near Hinkley. It also reports expansion across the former barrier of no more than approximately 30 kilometers—an average of no more than five meters per year.Full article “Distribution and Genetic Status of Xerospermophilus Ground Squirrels in the Barstow Region”Includes useful maps of trapping records and genetically identified Mohave, round-tailed and hybrid or backcrossed animals around Barstow and Hinkley.CDFW-hosted report Mojave River and vanished lakes Marith C. Reheis et al., “Geomorphic History of Lake Manix, Mojave Desert, California: Evolution of a Complex Terminal Lake Basin”Geomorphology 392 (2021). A detailed modern synthesis of the lake basin’s development, changing river routes, tectonics and climate history.USGS publication page USGS: Surficial Geology and Stratigraphy of Pleistocene Lake ManixDetailed geologic mapping of Lake Manix, its component basins and the deposits exposed by the Mojave River and Afton Canyon.USGS Lake Manix map and report Marith Reheis and Joanna Redwine, “Lake Manix Shorelines and Afton Canyon Terraces: Implications for Incision of Afton Canyon”Discusses the overflow of Lake Manix and relatively rapid initial incision of Afton Canyon at approximately 25,000 calibrated years ago.USGS publication record USGS: Mojave River and Associated LakesAn accessible introduction to the Mojave River, Lake Manix, Lake Mojave and the modern Soda and Silver Lake playas.Mojave River and Associated Lakes Range maps and Joshua trees USGS: High-resolution distribution maps for western and eastern Joshua treesDescribes empirical and modeled range maps for Yucca brevifolia and Yucca jaegeriana across four states.USGS Joshua tree distribution study Smith et al., “Genome-Scale Data Resolves the Timing of Divergence in Joshua Trees”American Journal of Botany 108 (2021). Estimates that the two Joshua tree species diverged approximately 100,000–200,000 years ago.Journal article Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Breaking Free Podcast
    Why Your Relationships Keep Falling Apart w/ Matt Castle

    Breaking Free Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 51:29


    Why do the same arguments keep happening? Why do certain people trigger us so deeply? And what if the biggest obstacle in our relationships isn't the other person... but the unconscious patterns we've carried for years? In this episode of The Breaking Free Podcast, I sit down with Matt Castle, neurotransformational therapy practitioner and NLP life coach, for a powerful conversation on relationships, emotional healing, and personal transformation. Matt explains how emotional triggers are often unresolved patterns rather than problems created by other people.  Together, we explore how changing the meaning we assign to our emotions can completely transform the way we experience conflict, connection, and love. The conversation also dives into fear, judgement, nervous system regulation, personal values, and the importance of becoming someone who responds rather than reacts. Matt also shares his own personal journey, including navigating ongoing court proceedings, parenting challenges, and how those experiences shaped his mission to support men going through separation and major life transitions. Whether you're single, dating, married, separated, or simply wanting healthier relationships, this episode offers practical insights to help you understand yourself and others on a much deeper level. In this episode: Why emotional triggers aren't your enemy The hidden patterns sabotaging relationships Responding instead of reacting How NLP can reshape emotional responses Fear, judgement and unconscious programming Aligning your values for stronger relationships Men's mental health after separation Parenting, resilience and personal growth Building emotional intelligence Creating healthier, more conscious relationships If you've ever wondered why the same relationship challenges keep showing up, this conversation may help you see them through a completely different lens. Thank you for listening and watching wherever in the world you are.  Jump on BonCharge and grab yourself some protection  from wifi, 5G, blue/red light and so much more… At the Checkout Use Code “Nath22” to receive 15% off. RESOURCES:  Part I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izgJniAABDY Part I Audio: https://open.spotify.com/episode/60Hmu3Wwy4HbLCzCUUh49p?si=f5b90eeaa0984719 Connect With Matt Castle:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.castle.397 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt.castle.397/ Website: https://emotionalrestorationproject.com Skool: https://www.skool.com/emotional-restoration-project-1981/about Retreat: https://emotionalrestorationproject.com/retreats Connect With Me (Nathan Francis Coach/Mentor)  Substack: https://substack.com/@nathanfrancis Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OSS.Health.Mind Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nath.francis69 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nathanfrancis222?_t=8iKxXw8R2ee&_r=1 Telegram: https://t.me/nathf94   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanfrancis__/ Email me anytime: nathanselfsabotage@gmail.com The Breaking Free Podcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fHxmfbFZwyZPIcOrjw3Hf?si=q42PtUR4Qeu8SvUuWDMrpw Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/breaking-free-podcast/id1657951151 Youtube: https://youtube.com/@nathanfrancis__?si=df69YA7zK-CUeG8-    

    The P.A.S. Report Podcast
    Oath of Office Under Fire: Josh Hammer on DSA Constitutional Subversion

    The P.A.S. Report Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 19:52


    The Oath of Office requires public officials to support and defend the Constitution. But can DSA officials honor that pledge while they seek to dismantle its core structure? Josh Hammer joins The P.A.S. Report Podcast with Professor Nick Giordano to examine the conflict between the Democratic Socialists of America and the United States Constitution. Hammer, author of Israel and Civilization, host of The Josh Hammer Show, and senior counsel at the Article III Project, explains why proposals to abolish the Senate, weaken the courts, and eliminate constitutional safeguards raise serious questions about the oath under 5 U.S.C. § 3331. The conversation also explores the collapse of civic education, the difference between constitutional reform and constitutional subversion, the Islamist-Marxist alliance, and the political divide over Israel. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why the DSA agenda threatens separation of powers and constitutional government  Whether officials can reject the Constitution's structure yet swear to defend it  Where legitimate constitutional reform ends and constitutional subversion begins  How poor civic education leaves Americans unable to recognize constitutional threats  Why opposition to Israel now spans the progressive left and parts of the populist right

    McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning
    Charlie Potter, who covers Alabama for BamaOnLine, tells McElroy & Cubelic what separation he's seen between Keelon Russell & Austin Mack, where the team is at this point in fall camp, and what he hopes to learn after the upcoming scrimmage

    McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 15:25


    "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Wisdom Talk Radio
    Unconditional Remembrance: From Separation Comes...

    Wisdom Talk Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 8:50


    Welcome to today's episode of Wisdom Talk Radio! This is where we explore the depths of conscious living and how to live an expanded life. Join us to be inspired, encouraged, transformed and to tap into a deeper experience of joy and possibility. Today, August 12th, there is a solar eclipse. It marks an especially powerful time of activation that we are in, that extends beyond today. We can step away from old stories to receive what is being made available---the new story of potential and possibility expanded. This is your invitation to remember.I'm Laurie Seymour, host of Wisdom Talk Radio and CEO and founder of The Baca Institute, home of the Quantum Connection Process. You can go there to discover your unique connection with the essence of who you are by taking the Quantum Connection quiz. Why quantum connection? We are each designed to directly connect with Source in our own way. Knowing your own archetype style opens a deeper connection for you with the Universe. It's the secret to creating what you truly want in your life. Because who you are is exactly who is needed.Thanks for being with us today at Wisdom Talk Radio. Join us here regularly for more wisdom, discovery, and illumination. Remember, you can find us on your favorite place to listen to podcasts. And if you've enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend. Leave us a review! This helps more people access this wisdom. And for more about how to thrive with your personal quantum connection, take the Quantum Connection quiz now. Then pick up a copy of Unconditional Remembrance: Your Connection to Source, wherever you buy your books.Don't miss a single episode! Join the Wisdom Talk Radio/The Baca Institute mailing list HERE. Find Laurie Seymour at https://thebacainstitute.com/ .Follow Wisdom Talk Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisdomtalkradio Subscribe on Apple.Want to reach out to me? You can email me directly at laurie@thebacainstitute.com If you are enjoying our show and you'd like to spread the love, please subscribe, download, comment, and tell your friends and family about us. We want to thank you for your continued support. We really appreciate it! Find more episodes of Wisdom Talk Radio HERE Discover your Quantum Connection Style! (QUIZ)The first step to mastering your Quantum Connection is to know your natural style of being in the world.We are each designed to connect with Source differently. Knowing your style, with both your superpowers and your learning edge, is the first step of aligning with your inner guidance at a deeper level than you ever thought you could. It's the doorway to creating what you truly want in your life.Click here to take the quiz now: Quantum Connection QuizFind Unconditional Remembrance: Your Connection to Source HEREAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Heavy Pages: A DIVORCE journal
    #257 Maybe Closure Isn't a Conversation With Him... It's a Conversation With Yourself

    Heavy Pages: A DIVORCE journal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 7:49


    Closure is something so many of us search for after a breakup or divorce. We replay conversations, hope for apologies, or imagine that one final talk will somehow make everything make sense. But what if closure isn't something another person can give you? In this episode, I explore the idea that the most meaningful conversation about your relationship may not happen with your ex at all. Instead, it might be the honest conversation you have with yourself—accepting what happened, acknowledging what you've learned, and giving yourself permission to move forward, even without all the answers. - - - - - - - - Want that chapter checklist just Click Here! Great news...There is now a place where you can find printable to help you along on your journey. All based around my 5 chapter methodology. for more information Click Here! want to listen to this podcast off of apple, visit www.JosieFalcon.com you can email me at devastatedtodivorced@gmail.com If you want to just send me a quick note, you can find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Josie.Falcon And lastly, If you would like to interact with me and share with others please join my Facebook group  "Separation, Divorce & Starting Over"

    Planted with Sara Payan on Radio Misfits
    Planted – John Fugelsang

    Planted with Sara Payan on Radio Misfits

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 78:52


    NYT bestselling author of Separation of Church and Hate, comedian & political commentator John Fugelsang joins Sara on Planted. Together, they dig into cannabis, politics, religion, propaganda & power. How do we stay human through it all? [Ep 220]

    The New Evangelicals Podcast
    Rebroadcast: 400. The Separation of Church and Hate

    The New Evangelicals Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 56:05


    *This is a Rebroadcast of Episode 400. The Separation of Church and Hate* Original Description: In today's episode, Tim interviews John Fugelsang, author of '⁠The Separation of Church and Hate⁠.' They discuss John's upbringing in a Catholic household, the hijacking of Christianity by fundamentalists, and the challenges of engaging with those who hold extremist views. The conversation also touches on the role of media in shaping perceptions of Christianity, the impact of Trump on evangelicalism, and the importance of shared values in combating Christian nationalism. John emphasizes the need for Christians to return to the teachings of Jesus and to advocate for love and compassion in society. John's Book | ⁠Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds⁠ John on Twitter | ⁠@Johnfugelsang⁠ Chapters 02:45 John's Background and Early Influences 08:29 Engaging with Fundamentalism 14:47 Cognitive Dissonance in Evangelicalism 20:42 The Challenge of Critical Thinking in Faith 38:30 The Role of Media in Shaping Narratives ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you've been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We've built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Life, Death and the Space Between
    Stop Taking Your Ego Seriously | Dr. Chris Niebauer

    Life, Death and the Space Between

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 56:59


    You know that voice in your head—the one narrating your life, criticizing your choices, and keeping you up at night? Dr. Chris Niebauer caught his red-handed after a colonoscopy when his "unremarkable" colon actually offended his inner voice. He started laughing because he finally saw it for what it is: a thought, not the truth. With a PhD in cognitive psychology and over two decades of research, Chris has arrived at the same place Buddhist teachers discovered centuries ago—the self isn't a real thing. It's a mirage. In this conversation, we get playful with the left and right brain, explore why our culture is addicted to thinking our way out of problems, and discover simple, immediate ways to rebalance our minds. This is about finding peace without needing to figure everything out.00:00 Introd 04:09 Welcoming Dr. Niebauer 05:16 Chris's Personal Journey into Neuroscience 07:37 The Inner Voice and the Ego 08:50 Who Is Me? Deconstructing the Self 13:18 The Character Chris as a Left-Brain Invention 18:48 The Left Brain's Old Programming 21:23 Left vs. Right Brain: Literal vs. Playful 23:52 Ego Dissolution and the "Bad Trip" 28:44 Practical Ways to Activate the Right Brain 34:45 Finding Balance in a Left-Brain Culture 38:28 Intuition vs. Thinking Mind 42:34 Consciousness Beyond the Illusion of Separation 52:47 Love, Loss, and the Right-Brain Experience LEARN MORE ABOUT GUESTwww.chrisniebauerphd.com Subscribe to my Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/dramyrobbins JOIN MY COMMUNITY In The Space Between membership, you'll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You'll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here https://shorturl.at/vVrwR - Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc- Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9- YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt- Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy RobbinsExploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all means on Life, Death & the Space Between.**Brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production | Life, Death, and the Space Between (the "Podcast") is produced and hosted by Dr. Amy Robbins and is made available for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing stated on the Podcast by Dr. Robbins or any guest constitutes psychotherapy, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and listening to the Podcast does not create a psychologist-patient or therapist-client relationship with Dr. Robbins. The views, opinions, statements, and experiences expressed by guests are solely those of the guests. They do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr. Robbins or Spiritually Integrated Living, LLC, and their inclusion on the Podcast does not constitute an endorsement, a professional recommendation, or a verification of accuracy. Topics discussed on the Podcast may include grief, death, loss, and other sensitive subjects; listener discretion is advised. The Podcast may from time to time include sponsor messages, advertisements, or affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service through an affiliate link, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. We only accept sponsorships and affiliations we believe are relevant to our audience, but we are not responsible for third-party products or services, and any transaction is solely between you and the third party. All Podcast episodes, including audio, video, artwork, and show notes, are the intellectual property of Spiritually Integrated Living, LLC. You may share links to episodes, but you may not reproduce, redistribute, or use episode content for commercial purposes without our prior written permission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Daily Devotional By Archbishop Foley Beach
    The Agony of Separation: The Price He Paid

    Daily Devotional By Archbishop Foley Beach

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 1:00


    The Agony of Separation: The Price He Paid MESSAGE SUMMARY: In today's message, we're reminded of the profound truth that Jesus is the answer to the deepest struggles of humanity. We're called to open our eyes to the suffering around us - broken relationships, addictions, financial burdens, and physical ailments. This reflection challenges us to see beyond our own circumstances and recognize the pain in others.   The central theme echoes Christ's compassion and His desire for a relationship with each of us. As His body, the church, we're entrusted with the responsibility to extend His love to those in need. This message invites us to consider: How can we be the hands and feet of Jesus in a world crying out for hope and healing?   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, I now take a deep breath and stop. So often I miss your hand and gifts in my life because I am preoccupied and anxious. Grant me the power to pause each day and each week to simply rest in your arms of love. In Jesus' name, amen.    Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 132). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Fear. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Forgiveness. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV):  John 14:6; Acts 4:12: Matthew 9:36; Colossians 3:12; Isaiah 53:5; James 5:16; Revelation 3:20; John 15:5; 1 Corinthians 3:20; Ephesians 4:11-12. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Christians in the Church Must Become Christians in the Marketplace of Unbelievers”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

    Dr. Laura Call of the Day
    Am I Crazy for Leaving My Man?

    Dr. Laura Call of the Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 6:13


    Vanessa questions whether she is making the right decision by leaving her relationship, especially when she fears her choice may be hurting a child involved. Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join the Dr. Laura Family!! >> Receive my weekly newsletter, perks, and more! Sign up now, it's FREE > DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Six Pixels of Separation Podcast - By Mitch Joel
    Purpose And Strengthfinding With Tom Rath - TWMJ #1048

    Six Pixels of Separation Podcast - By Mitch Joel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 57:18


    Welcome to episode #1048 of Thinking With Mitch Joel (formerly Six Pixels of Separation). Tom Rath is one of the most influential voices in the fields of leadership, strengths, wellbeing, and human performance. A researcher and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of books including How Full Is Your Bucket?, StrengthsFinder 2.0, Eat Move Sleep, and so many more, Tom's work has shaped how millions of people think about work, health, and personal development. His latest book, What's the Point? - Turning Purpose Into Your Daily Superpower, challenges one of today's most common assumptions: that purpose is something we discover once in a lifetime. Instead, Tom argues that purpose is built through everyday actions and by focusing less on ourselves and more on how we contribute to others. In this episode, he explains why the future of work demands a fundamentally different mindset as AI reshapes traditional jobs and organizations. We explore why responding to tasks is becoming less valuable than creating new ideas, why careers will likely become more entrepreneurial and project-based, and why younger generations are right to expect more meaningful work. Tom also discusses the changing relationship between employees and employers, the limits of personal branding and self-awareness, and why looking outward toward customers, colleagues, and communities ultimately creates more fulfillment than endless introspection. Throughout the conversation, he makes the case that the greatest opportunity in the age of AI is not simply becoming more productive... it's becoming more human by asking one deceptively simple question before every meeting, every project, and every day: What's the point? Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 57:18. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Thinking With Mitch Joel. Feel free to connect to me directly on LinkedIn. Check out ThinkersOne. Here is my conversation with Simon Rogers. What We Ask Google - A Surprisingly Hopeful History Of Humankind. The Data Journalism Podcast. Datablog. Google Trends. Follow Simon on X. Follow Simon on Bluesky. Follow Simon on LinkedIn. Chapters: 00:00 The Evolution of Purpose in Work 02:54 Navigating the Changing Landscape of Thought Leadership 06:00 Reevaluating Work Relationships Post-Pandemic 08:59 The Quest for Meaning in Modern Jobs 11:59 Rethinking Career Paths and Opportunities 15:00 The Impact of AI on Work and Purpose 18:00 Redefining Purpose in Everyday Interactions 21:04 The Balance Between Personal Branding and Purpose 23:58 The Future of Work and Employee Wellbeing 30:36 The Changing Office Landscape 34:18 Exposure to Diverse Careers 36:12 The Importance of Broadening Horizons 37:32 Service and Community Engagement 38:55 The Shift in Job Perception 40:25 Rethinking Work and Experience 42:47 The Rise of Entrepreneurship 45:08 Creating Value Beyond Traditional Employment 49:30 Purpose in Organizations 52:12 Looking Outward for Well-Being 54:12 Advancements in Health and Well-Being

    The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast
    OV512 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) & The Dink (2026) - Guests: Andy Carr and Brent Leuthold

    The Obsessive Viewer - Weekly Movie/TV Review & Discussion Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 151:17


    This week, Andy Carr and Brent Leuthold join me to review the new MCU film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day in a feature review. Then we review the AppleTV pickleball comedy, The Dink in this week's secondary review. We also discuss Indianapolis movie events and recent news involving Paramount+'s Clueless limited series, Spider-Man's record breaking opening weekend, Wonder Man's cancellation, and more. Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Introducing Andy and Brent - 03:11 Indianapolis Film Events - 12:54 News Before the Reviews - 22:36 Feature Review Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) - 39:33 Spoiler - 1:30:34 Secondary Review The Dink (2026) - 2:09:26 Closing the Ep - 2:25:29 Related Links 'Clueless' Sequel Starring Alicia Silverstone Ordered As Limited Series By Paramount+ 'Wonder Man' Not Returning for Season 2 at Disney+ 'Avengers: Endgame' Directors Congratulate 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' for Breaking Their Opening Weekend Record: 'The Gauntlet Has Been Passed' Christine Taylor Reflects on 'Very Difficult' Separation from Ben Stiller and How They Found Their 'Way Back' to One Another Midwest Film Journal: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review by Evan Dossey   Follow the IFJA on Letterboxd Brent's Letterboxd Brent's Writing on Awake in the Dark Andy's Letterboxd Andy's Work at Odd Trilogies   My 2026 Podcast and Writing Archive The Gotham Project on Patreon Backhalf Blindspots Project on Patreon BB004 - Targets (1968) & Tower (2016) - Jul 12, 2026 BB005 - On the Waterfront (1954) & Sorcerer (1977) - Jul 18, 2026 BB006 - Brief Encounter (1945) & The Apartment (1960) - Jul 27, 2026   Indianapolis Theaters Alamo Drafthouse Indy Kan-Kan  Living Room Theaters Keystone Art  Flix Brewhouse   Ways to Support Us Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content My Criterion Amazon Wish List Official OV Merch Buy Me A Coffee Obsessive Viewer Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny's Letterboxd   Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.7.3) Andy: Samson Q2U via USB in Riverside Brent: Earthworks ICON Pro in Riverside Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV512 Next Week on the Podcast OV513 - One Night Only (2026) & The Last House (2026) Next episode reviews subject to (and probably will) change

    Weekly Skews
    S6 Ep38: Weekly Skews – I Guess We're Enemies With Spain Now?

    Weekly Skews

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 60:57


    There's an attack on women's sports. It's not the one all over your TV, and it's about every normal person's main concern: getting teen pregnancy numbers back up. Then we discuss the recent developments between Spain and Morocco, and perhaps the most clumsily executed evil conspiracy since, well, the last one.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% at  https://www.betterhelp.com/skews Weekly Skews is brought to you by Americans United for Separation of Church and State. If you believe religious freedom is supposed to protect everybody, not be weaponized to turn away good families, visit https://www.au.org/crooked to learn more and become a member today. This episode of weekly skews is brought to you by Quince. Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to https://www.quince.com/skew  for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.This episode is sponsored by ZBiotics. Go to https://www.zbiotics.com/SKEW now. You'll get 15% off your first order when you use SKEW at checkout

    The Howie Carr Radio Network
    Mass. Dem's Don't Want A Separation Between Mosque And State| 8.04.26 - The Howie Carr Show Hour 2

    The Howie Carr Radio Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 37:40


    The Massachusetts legislature voted to advance a bill giving special protections to Muslims in the state. Howie and the listeners want to know what happened to the separation of church and state?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Helping Writers Become Authors
    S18:E14: The Lie the Character Believes: A Deeper Look at Consciousness and Character Arc

    Helping Writers Become Authors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 27:35


    What if the Lie the Character Believes isn't really a lie? For years I've taught the Lie the Character Believes as the foundation of character arc. But over time, I've come to see that this concept may point toward something much deeper than just a mistaken belief. In this episode, I explore three increasingly complex models for understanding the Lie the Character Believes—from a simple false belief, to a limited perspective, and finally to an ego identity. Along the way, we'll look at why character arc may be less about transformation and more about alignment, how the backstory Ghost creates the identities that shape our stories, and why the deepest arcs mirror the lifelong process of individuation. We talk about: • Why the Lie the Character Believes isn't always a lie • The difference between false beliefs, limited perspectives, and ego identities • How the Ghost creates the coping mechanisms behind character arc • Why character arc may be better understood as alignment rather than transformation • The relationship between story, consciousness, and individuation • Why archetypal stories resonate so deeply with readers • Examples from Jane Eyre, Everything Everywhere All at Once, A Court of Thorns and Roses, The Matrix, and more Whether you're developing a story, studying character arc, or simply fascinated by the deeper psychology of storytelling, I hope this conversation offers a fresh perspective on one of story theory's most foundational concepts. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 02:51 The Lie the Character Believes Isn't Really a Lie 03:45 The Lie Starts Out as Truth 04:40 Yesterday's Truth Is Tomorrow's Lie 06:39 Three Ways to Understand the Lie the Character Believes 07:55 The Lie as Separation 09:53 Three Stories, Three Models 11:05 How the Ghost Creates the Lie 12:35 The Point at Which the Story Begins 13:27 Coping Mechanisms That Become Cages 14:40 Why Character Arc Is Alignment Rather Than Transformation 15:44 Non-Reactivity as the Path 17:14 Four Examples 18:10 The Lie the Character Believes as Social Reality 20:10 The Tyrant-Ogre Holdfast: Keeper of the Status Quo 22:40 Character Arc as the Union of Consciousness and the Unconscious 23:44 Want More? Shadow Archetypes: Writing Complex Fictional Characters 25:22 On the Blog: Why Honesty Makes Flawed Characters More Likable Read the accompanying post: https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/lie-the-character-believes-consciousness LINKS & RESOURCES Want More? 8-WEEK COURSE: Shadow Archetypes: Writing Complex Fictional Characters Learn how passive and aggressive shadow archetypes reveal the deepest fears, coping mechanisms, and transformational opportunities within your characters' arcs. This eight-week email course explores how archetypal psychology can help you create richer inner conflict, more resonant themes, and stories that reflect the deeper patterns of human growth. Sign Up Here: https://kmweilandstore.com/b/shadow-archetypes-course

    The Roseanne Barr Podcast
    My Baby Daddy | The Roseanne Barr Podcast #145

    The Roseanne Barr Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 118:33


    BILL PENTLAND  Buy his book here: https://a.co/d/02I4LKmm  Follow him here: https://tinyurl.com/2j7rbmu4    Before the fame, fortune, and international superstardom, Roseanne and her first husband, Bill Pentland, were two broke hippies building a life and family together. Now, decades after their divorce, they reunite as close friends to tell the wild, funny, and deeply personal story behind Roseanne's rise. Bill's new book, One Degree of Separation: 50 Riotous Years as Mr. Roseanne Barr, may be the most honest Roseanne biography ever written—including her own. This is a rare conversation filled with untold stories, hard-earned wisdom, laughter, and a lifetime of love that never completely disappeared. -------------------------------------------------  Sponsored By: RUMBLE WALLET Take Control of Your Money and claim $10 in US Stablecoin (USA₮)! Download now at http://wallet.rumble.com/roseanne and use the code ROSEANNE10. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. Offer available to US residents only. Offer not available in New York State. Must be 18+. Offer is available for a limited time and for the first 500 wallets activated and funded. Details and full official rules available at http://rumble.com/promoofficialrules   VERACITY Before Metabolism Ignite sells out again, make the switch to GLP 1's the natural way. Head to https://www.veracityhealth.co and use code ROSEANNE for up to 65% off your order.   ZELENKO LABS Ready to experience the Z-Stack difference? Visit http://zstacklife.com today, use code ROSEANNE for 15% off, and see why so many people continue to trust Dr. Zelenko's legacy. ------------------------------------------------ Follow Roseanne:     Website: https://www.roseannebarr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialroseannebarr    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialroseannebarr   Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealroseanne   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/roseanneworld Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/roseannebarrpodcast Merch: https://www.roseannebarr.com/shop ------------------------------------------------ Co-host /Producer: Jake Pentland https://twitter.com/jakezuccproof https://www.instagram.com/jakepentlandzuccproof ------------------------------------------------   Music: "Synthetic World" by Swamp Dogg: https://youtu.be/2_uOB0455VI ------------------------------------------------